HFA Berserker7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Haapasalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Haapasalo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Korpiklaani - Vodka. Dmitriy Bashkin looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Haapasalo
vs
Bashkin

186 cm
21
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Haapasalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bashkin misses its intended target.
Bashkin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Haapasalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Dmitriy Bashkin has been cut.
Haapasalo is looking to slow Bashkin down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haapasalo circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bashkin tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Haapasalo wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Urho Haapasalo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Andreev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Sherstikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Andreev looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Andreev
vs
Sherstikov

170 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Andreev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Sherstikov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Sherstikov slams his shin into Andreev's torso.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Horrible takedown by Sherstikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Andreev which made him look bad.
Sherstikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andreev as he jumps to the side.

Andreev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Andreev manages to break the clinch.

Andreev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andreev cracks Sherstikov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Andreev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sherstikov being controlled for a moment.
Sherstikov tries to buck Andreev off but Andreev is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sherstikov being controlled for a moment.
Sherstikov is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Sherstikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Andreev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sherstikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andreev's guard! Nice work there by Sherstikov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sherstikov won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Andreev really is a fat lump.
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sherstikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sherstikov manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherstikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Andreev gets to his feet. Sherstikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sherstikov tries to clinch up.
Sherstikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andreev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherstikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Andreev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sherstikov to the mat! Sherstikov manages to get full guard.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sherstikov is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherstikov is retaining full guard.
Sherstikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sherstikov trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev lands a couple of digs.

Sherstikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andreev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Andreev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sherstikov has his takedown stuffed

and Andreev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Sherstikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andreev is aware though and is defending well.
Sherstikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Sherstikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sherstikov keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Sherstikov keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherstikov looking to control.

Andreev stands up from Sherstikov's guard - Andreev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Andreev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Andreev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sherstikov to the mat! Sherstikov manages to get full guard.
Sherstikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherstikov is keeping the position for now.
Sherstikov controlling the position.

Sherstikov uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Andreev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andreev takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Sherstikov to pass into mount.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sherstikov reaches up to try and control the position but Andreev seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sherstikov rolls and tries to escape and now Andreev has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andreev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Andreev is really struggling to control Sherstikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andreev lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Andreev.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Andreev is hanging on to Sherstikov's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Andreev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sherstikov misses with a takedown

and Andreev counters with a shoot takedown. Sherstikov fights it but they end up in guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Sherstikov keeps moving.

Andreev gets to his feet. Sherstikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sherstikov fails with the takedown

and Andreev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sherstikov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherstikov is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherstikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Andreev gets to his feet. Sherstikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherstikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Andreev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sherstikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sherstikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Sherstikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andreev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andreev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andreev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sherstikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Andreev circles away.

Andreev gets a takedown into half guard.
Sherstikov is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sherstikov has given up his back here.
Andreev has the hooks in. Sherstikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Andreev is riding his opponent, not letting Sherstikov buck him off.
Sherstikov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Sherstikov right now.
Andreev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Will Andreev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Andreev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sherstikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrei Sherstikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Andreev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sherstikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Andreev finishes the takedown easily into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Andreev!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodor DaCrapulation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodor DaCrapulation will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zarencev
vs
DaCrapulation

170 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Theodor DaCrapulation!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCrapulation throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zarencev's head.
DaCrapulation scores with a kick to the midsection.
No joy there for DaCrapulation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DaCrapulation tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Zarencev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

DaCrapulation has clasped his hands together around Zarencev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zarencev manages to work his way to half guard, despite DaCrapulation's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaCrapulation stops Zarencev from getting back to his feet.
DaCrapulation working the head and body with strikes.
Zarencev is breathing heavily.
DaCrapulation trying to control from half guard but Zarencev is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaCrapulation not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DaCrapulation is keen to just control but Zarencev is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from DaCrapulation.
Zarencev is trying to maintain the position but DaCrapulation is very close to passing his half guard.
Zarencev could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
DaCrapulation throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCrapulation seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zarencev trying to control from the bottom.
DaCrapulation throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DaCrapulation thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zarencev wants to improve his position but DaCrapulation is controlling well.
DaCrapulation wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zarencev keeps working.
DaCrapulation is thwarting Zarencev's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DaCrapulation looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zarencev stuffs the takedown.
Zarencev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zarencev checks a leg kick.
DaCrapulation clinches but Zarencev breaks the clinch

and Zarencev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zarencev trying to control the action but DaCrapulation is working from the bottom.
DaCrapulation tries to get to full guard but Zarencev has control of the leg.
DaCrapulation desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zarencev stopping the sweep attempt from DaCrapulation.
Zarencev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DaCrapulation works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zarencev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

DaCrapulation manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice body kick there by DaCrapulation.
DaCrapulation is looking to clinch but Zarencev is avoiding it.
DaCrapulation changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zarencev tries to avoid it but DaCrapulation manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zarencev to the ground. Zarencev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

DaCrapulation has managed to clinch.
Zarencev fails to pull guard.
DaCrapulation tries to pull guard but Zarencev won't allow it.
Artem Zarencev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor DaCrapulation.
DaCrapulation unloads a knee to the mid-section.

DaCrapulation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DaCrapulation is looking to clinch.
DaCrapulation cracks the inside of Zarencev's front leg.
DaCrapulation lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zarencev takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DaCrapulation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DaCrapulation feints and then cracks Zarencev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zarencev down.
Zarencev swats away the attempt to clinch by DaCrapulation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor DaCrapulation dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DaCrapulation.

Zarencev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zarencev showed some decent athleticism there.
DaCrapulation trying to control here.
DaCrapulation is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DaCrapulation manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zarencev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCrapulation is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zarencev dives into side control.
DaCrapulation is looking for a sweep.
DaCrapulation managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zarencev.
Zarencev is trying to ground and pound but DaCrapulation uses the momentary lack of control by Zarencev to regain half guard.

Zarencev stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation lands with a nice body kick.
DaCrapulation misses with a takedown

and Zarencev counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaCrapulation holding on.
DaCrapulation can't do much from the bottom here.
DaCrapulation sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DaCrapulation trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev trying to control the action but DaCrapulation is working from the bottom.
DaCrapulation is looking to improve his position.

DaCrapulation kicks off Zarencev and gets to his feet.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch up but Zarencev circles away and keeps his distance.
DaCrapulation lands a head kick. Zarencev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DaCrapulation plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Artem Zarencev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaCrapulation throws a push kick but Zarencev slaps the foot to one side.
DaCrapulation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zarencev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DaCrapulation has taken the fight to the clinch.
DaCrapulation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DaCrapulation tries to land a knee to the head but Zarencev blocks with his arms.
Zarencev misses with a knee strike.
DaCrapulation is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DaCrapulation creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zarencev's defenses.
DaCrapulation has Zarencev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zarencev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Artem Zarencev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor DaCrapulation.
Zarencev managing to block the knees to the body from DaCrapulation.
DaCrapulation lands an elbow that stopped Zarencev in his tracks for a moment.
DaCrapulation just leaning against Zarencev, taking a breather.
DaCrapulation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zarencev.
Zarencev tries to stall but DaCrapulation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zarencev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DaCrapulation fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zarencev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zarencev moves in looking to clinch but DaCrapulation pushes him off.

DaCrapulation closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor DaCrapulation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zarencev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DaCrapulation throws a nice head kick!
Zarencev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DaCrapulation.
DaCrapulation doesn't manage to clinch there - Zarencev circles away.
DaCrapulation fails with a takedown attempt.
DaCrapulation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DaCrapulation scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zarencev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Theodor DaCrapulation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zarencev checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DaCrapulation shoots in for a takedown but Zarencev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DaCrapulation plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
DaCrapulation digs a good body shot into Zarencev's ribs.
DaCrapulation lands a head kick. Zarencev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DaCrapulation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch but Zarencev is having none of it.
Zarencev moves out of range of the body kick from DaCrapulation.

DaCrapulation closes the distance and clinches.
Zarencev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DaCrapulation landing some nice looking knees to the body.

DaCrapulation manages to break the clinch.
Zarencev moves out of range as DaCrapulation throws a body kick.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch but Zarencev is having none of it.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch but Zarencev is having none of it.
Zarencev circles away from the clinch attempt.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zarencev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zarencev fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zarencev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zarencev avoids a punch combination nicely.

Zarencev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DaCrapulation looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Zarencev decides to stand up, so the ref orders DaCrapulation to his feet.
DaCrapulation lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zarencev at a distance.
DaCrapulation closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zarencev circles away.
Artem Zarencev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor DaCrapulation.
Zarencev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zarencev is looking to clinch but DaCrapulation is avoiding it.

DaCrapulation pushes Zarencev up against the cage in a clinch.

Zarencev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zarencev trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zarencev tries to control but DaCrapulation wriggling away.
DaCrapulation tries to reverse the position but Zarencev maintains control.
DaCrapulation is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DaCrapulation gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation is pressing down on Zarencev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DaCrapulation looking to control.
Zarencev wants to control from the top but DaCrapulation keeps moving.
Theodor DaCrapulation is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DaCrapulation wants to sweep but no luck.
Zarencev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DaCrapulation controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that DaCrapulation has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zarencev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodor DaCrapulation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DaCrapulation winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodor DaCrapulation!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrews
vs
Kosarev

173 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Andrews. Beautiful body shot.
Andrews throws a wild body kick that Kosarev sees coming a mile off.
Kosarev closes the distance and clinches up with Andrews, looking for a takedown. Kosarev pushes Andrews against the cage but Andrews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrews misses with a takedown

and Kosarev counters by moving into the clinch.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Kosarev lands a takedown into guard.
Andrews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kosarev being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andrews is on top in guard.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Kosarev keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is pushing down on Kosarev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kosarev is fighting to maintain full guard but Andrews has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kosarev wants to control the action here but instead Andrews manages to pass to full mount!
Kosarev wants to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kosarev looks gassed!
Kosarev taking shots to the head.
Andrews forces the positional change into back control.

Andrews is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kosarev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews connects with a big shot to the side of Kosarev's head.
Kosarev trying to control the action but Andrews just sinks the hooks in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Andrews punishes Kosarev with strikes from the back mount.

Andrews looking for the choke from the back.
Kosarev is taking damage to the body and head.

Andrews working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kosarev is doing well to defend. Andrews seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kosarev is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Andrews!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Paapoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juha Paapoja has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Paapoja
vs
Grzmotojad

185 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Paapoja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grzmotojad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paapoja!
Grzmotojad dominating with strikes here.
Grzmotojad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paapoja looks a forlorn figure.
Grzmotojad is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Paapoja is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grzmotojad softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Paapoja is out cold! Grzmotojad jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mieszko Grzmotojad!