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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mihail Fedorov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fedorov
vs
Kosarev

186 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kosarev gets caught flat footed, as Fedorov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kosarev keeping full guard, as Fedorov tries to pass.
Kosarev working a defensive guard here.
Fedorov looking to sit in guard and control but Kosarev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kosarev's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Fedorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosarev wants to stand but Fedorov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fedorov keeping full guard, as Kosarev tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kosarev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Fedorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosarev defends well.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Fedorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fedorov working for a triangle but Kosarev defends it easily.
Kosarev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fedorov's guard.
Fedorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosarev controls the pace.
Fedorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosarev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kosarev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kosarev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fedorov, up you get!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosarev checks a leg kick.
Fedorov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kosarev counters with a stiff right hand.

Kosarev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fedorov quickly recovers to half guard.
Fedorov has hold of Kosarev's hands but Kosarev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev is controlling the pace.
Kosarev is keen to just control but Fedorov is a slippery customer.
Kosarev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kosarev trying to pass the guard but Fedorov defending well.
Fedorov is staying active underneath Kosarev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dmitriy Kosarev.
Fedorov tries to clinch

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

Kosarev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kosarev has managed to get both his arms back between Fedorov's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Kosarev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fedorov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fedorov tries to bum rush Kosarev with a series of wild strikes but Kosarev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kosarev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fedorov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kosarev wants to take a breather but Fedorov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kosarev.

Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kosarev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fedorov has his takedown stuffed

and Kosarev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fedorov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fedorov's guard.
Fedorov keeping moving, preventing Kosarev from controlling successfully.
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Kosarev controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fedorov tries to control but Kosarev wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosarev can't escape the position.

Fedorov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Kosarev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosarev is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fedorov trying to control from the bottom.

Fedorov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kosarev pulls his head out easily.
Kosarev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fedorov controls his leg.
Fedorov tries to kick Kosarev off but Kosarev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kosarev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fedorov's head.
Kosarev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kosarev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosarev trying to advance position but Fedorov counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kosarev tries to free his leg and advance position but Fedorov is retaining full guard.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.

Fedorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosarev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedorov is keeping the position for now.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Kosarev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fedorov tries to clinch up

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

Fedorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fedorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
Dmitriy Kosarev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fedorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosarev controls the pace.
Let's hope that Kosarev 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.
Kosarev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fedorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitriy Kosarev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fedorov wants to clinch

and Kosarev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fedorov's guard.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Kosarev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fedorov forces the positional change into back control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev just looking to survive in the bad position.
Kosarev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov keeps control of the position as Kosarev tries to break free.
Kosarev wants to get back to his feet.
Fedorov is hanging on to Kosarev's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov doesn't have the hooks in and Kosarev manages to turn into his guard.
Fedorov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kosarev advances position into side control!
Mihail Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitriy Kosarev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fedorov tries to escape but Kosarev is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitriy Kosarev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kosarev 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitriy Kosarev!
Dmitriy Kosarev is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny McCartny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Subbotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny McCartny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Subbotin's chin.

McCartny
vs
Subbotin

190 cm
18
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny McCartny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Subbotin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Subbotin.
McCartny with a lazy takedown attempt
and Subbotin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Benny McCartny has been cut.
Subbotin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCartny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Subbotin thinking.
McCartny doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Subbotin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subbotin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Subbotin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Subbotin trying to control but McCartny is working from the bottom.
McCartny trying to control the position.
Subbotin wants to stand and escape but instead McCartny has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Subbotin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCartny has picked Subbotin up and slammed him! Subbotin can't keep hold of the triangle and McCartny manages to pass to side control!
Subbotin is not content to let McCartny control the position.
Subbotin can't do much from the bottom here.
Subbotin looking for a sweep but McCartny has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Subbotin looks gassed!
McCartny looking to control but Subbotin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Subbotin tries to reverse the position but McCartny maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCartny controlling the pace for now.
McCartny throwing strikes here but Subbotin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

McCartny is working for a guillotine from mount but Subbotin frees his head quite easily.
McCartny trying to control but Subbotin is having none of it.
McCartny punching from mount but Subbotin doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin has given up his back here.
McCartny wants to control but Subbotin is keeping busy.
Subbotin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

McCartny working for the choke.
McCartny somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Subbotin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Subbotin trying to control the action but McCartny just sinks the hooks in.
McCartny is looking to control Subbotin but Subbotin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McCartny could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCartny misses with a punch to the head.

McCartny is persistently looking for the submission but Subbotin is defending it well.

McCartny is persistently looking for the submission but Subbotin is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny McCartny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny McCartny's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McCartny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Subbotin pinned against the cage. Subbotin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCartny throws a sloppy head kick and Subbotin moves out of range easily.
Subbotin throws a head kick that misses.
Subbotin checks the leg kick.
McCartny throws a nice looking combination but Subbotin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Subbotin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Subbotin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCartny is just riding it out for now. Subbotin eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Subbotin.
McCartny gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCartny working a defensive guard here.

Subbotin stands and steps away. McCartny gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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.

Subbotin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCartny sprawls well initially but Subbotin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Subbotin wants to take a breather but McCartny is having none of it.
Subbotin is looking to advance position but McCartny won't allow it.
McCartny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Subbotin is working away from the top position though.
McCartny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Subbotin throws and elbow that misses. McCartny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Subbotin's guard. Nice move by McCartny!
McCartny stands and throws Subbotin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Subbotin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCartny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartny tries to stand but Subbotin is controlling his head.
McCartny working the ground and pound but Subbotin is defending the strikes.

McCartny goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Subbotin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCartny's guard! Nice work there by Subbotin!
Subbotin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four 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.

McCartny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCartny wants to stand but Subbotin is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Subbotin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCartny wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Subbotin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny McCartny's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCartny.

Subbotin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Subbotin is pressing down on McCartny's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCartny is holding on for now.
Vladimir Subbotin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Subbotin stalling.
Subbotin works his way into side control.
Subbotin cracks McCartny with a big right hand but McCartny just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McCartny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Subbotin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbotin has knee on belly momentarily but McCartny bucks him off and regains half guard.
McCartny punching from the bottom.

McCartny manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McCartny looks to clinch

and Subbotin counters with a single leg into guard. McCartny didn't expect that.

Subbotin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Subbotin wants to clinch but McCartny slips to the side
and McCartny counters with a nice uppercut.
McCartny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Subbotin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Subbotin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCartny as he jumps to the side.
Subbotin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Subbotin feints and as McCartny raises his hands in defense, Subbotin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subbotin stopping the sweep attempt from McCartny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCartny is trying to control the position but Subbotin postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Subbotin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Subbotin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCartny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Subbotin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCartny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Subbotin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Subbotin wants to stand and escape but instead McCartny has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Subbotin is looking to stand up but McCartny isn't so interested in that idea.
Subbotin keeping moving, preventing McCartny from controlling successfully.
Subbotin is pulling down on McCartny's head to control his posture.
Subbotin is trying to keep McCartny in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Subbotin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Subbotin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Turchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Turchin has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Orlov
vs
Turchin

200 cm
18
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Turchin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turchin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Turchin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orlov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Orlov defending against the ground and pound.
Orlov is trying to improve his position.

Turchin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Turchin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turchin lands in his opponent's guard.
Turchin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov is trying to control the position but Turchin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin won't allow Orlov to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turchin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Ilya Orlov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Orlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turchin.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt

and Turchin counters with a takedown into side control.
Orlov is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Orlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orlov is being controlled here.
Orlov struggling a bit here.
Orlov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turchin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turchin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Orlov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turchin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turchin is trying to get back to full guard.
Orlov wants to take a breather but Turchin is having none of it.
Turchin is looking to improve his position.
Turchin misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turchin trying to hold on to Orlov's head to control him but Orlov postures up.

Turchin pushes Orlov off and gets back to his feet.
Turchin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlov tries for a takedown but Turchin circles away easily

and Turchin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Orlov!
Orlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov is working hard here to advance position.
Turchin lands a big shot there that rocks Orlov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Turchin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Turchin shoots in but no luck this time.
Orlov wants to clinch

and Turchin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turchin tries to pull guard but Orlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchin drops back down to his feet.
Orlov jumps guard but Turchin stands there with Orlov around his waist. Orlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov fails with the takedown
and Turchin counters with a three punch combo that has Orlov backing up. Orlov nods at Turchin to acknowledge the strikes.
Turchin doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlov circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Turchin moves out of range.
Turchin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turchin fails with the takedown.
Ilya Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Turchin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin tries for a takedown but Orlov circles away easily
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov dives in and grabs Turchin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turchin pushes down on Orlov's head and hops out.

Turchin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turchin wants to free his trapped foot but Orlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orlov is staying active underneath Turchin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turchin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turchin controlling the action here.
Orlov is trying to maintain the position but Turchin is very close to passing his half guard.

Orlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Turchin.
Turchin prevents Orlov from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turchin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orlov is not content to let Turchin control the position.
Well, if Turchin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orlov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Turchin is controlling the pace.

Orlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turchin controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Turchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Orlov misses with a takedown attempt

and Turchin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Turchin tries to pass.
Turchin trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.

Turchin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orlov, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orlov is defended easily by Turchin.
Turchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Turchin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Turchin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin landing strikes from the mount.
Turchin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orlov tries to reverse the position but Turchin maintains control.

Orlov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Turchin clinches up with Orlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Turchin tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Turchin.
Turchin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turchin fails to pull guard.
Ilya Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Turchin.

Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov with a poor takedown

and Turchin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turchin.
Turchin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Turchin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Orlov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Turchin pulls guard successfully.
Orlov trying to control but Turchin is working from the bottom.
Orlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Orlov is sitting in close to Turchin's body. Turchin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Orlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Orlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Turchin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Turchin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitriy Bashkin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bunoyan
vs
Bashkin

170 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
250 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunoyan drops Bashkin with a beautiful combination! Bashkin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bunoyan is looking for the KO!

It looks like Dmitriy Bashkin has been cut.

Bunoyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunoyan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Bashkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bunoyan trying to control the action but Bashkin is working from the bottom.
Bunoyan content to control rather than advance.
Bunoyan trying to mount his opponent but Bashkin defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bashkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunoyan tries to pass to full mount but Bashkin defends it.

Bashkin actively working from the bottom here.
Bunoyan is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Bunoyan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bashkin is just riding it out for now. Bunoyan eventually gives up the hold.
Bunoyan wants to control but Bashkin is keeping him busy.

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.
Bashkin tries to roll over but Bunoyan keeps him under control.
Bunoyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Bashkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bashkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunoyan pulls his head out easily.
Bunoyan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Bashkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunoyan pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan wants to take a breather but Bashkin is having none of it.
Bunoyan controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George Bunoyan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bashkin with a poor takedown

and Bunoyan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bashkin!
Bashkin looks gassed!
Bashkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bunoyan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan tries to control but Bashkin wriggling away.
Bunoyan controlling from mount.
Bunoyan landing strikes from the mount and Bashkin is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunoyan lands a big shot there that rocks Bashkin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bashkin is bucking up trying to escape but Bunoyan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Bunoyan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bashkin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bunoyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bashkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bunoyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunoyan closes the distance but Bashkin moves to the side

and Bashkin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
George Bunoyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunoyan is trying to stand back up but Bashkin is controlling him
Bunoyan is trying to maintain the position but Bashkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Bashkin is pressing down on Bunoyan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunoyan is holding on for now.
Bunoyan is trying is best to control the position here.

Bashkin is looking for a kimura but Bunoyan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bashkin to get the leverage.
Bashkin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bashkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bunoyan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bunoyan keeping hold of Bashkin's head, controlling as best he can.
Bunoyan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Bashkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Bunoyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Bashkin.

Bunoyan looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Bashkin seems to be looking for submissions.

Bashkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunoyan is just riding it out for now. Bashkin eventually gives up the hold.
Bunoyan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bashkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bashkin's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bashkin.
Bashkin is trying to remain composed but Bunoyan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bunoyan controlling the position well here. Bashkin rolled but Bunoyan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bashkin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bunoyan.
Can Bashkin hold on?! Bunoyan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin is keeping busy.
Bunoyan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bashkin.
Bashkin rolls, trying to escape but Bunoyan keeps control of the position.
Bunoyan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Bashkin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that George Bunoyan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bashkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bunoyan.

Bunoyan stands up and beckons Bashkin to his feet.
Bashkin misses with a takedown

and Bunoyan counters with a takedown into side control.
Bunoyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bashkin keeps working.
Bunoyan advances nicely into full mount.
Bashkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bunoyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bashkin is looking to escape.
Bunoyan with good strikes from the mount here!
Bunoyan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bunoyan controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunoyan raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Bunoyan landing shots from mount.
Bunoyan looking to control but Bashkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bunoyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bashkin is squirming around, avoiding Bunoyan's attempts to control the action.

Bunoyan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunoyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bunoyan breaks the clinch.
Bunoyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashkin.
Bashkin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bunoyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bunoyan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bunoyan wants to control but Bashkin is keeping him busy.
Bunoyan is staying tight to Bashkin's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bunoyan controls the position.
Bashkin is not content to let Bunoyan control the position.
Bashkin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashkin seems a little lost for a moment, as Bunoyan dominates the positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Bunoyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunoyan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Bunoyan!
George Bunoyan is the new heavyweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Raymore Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Raymore Ardonia
vs
Zarencev

191 cm
27
221 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Raymore Ardonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarencev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ardonia swivels and escapes.
Zarencev fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ardonia, as that shot connected.

It looks like Artem Zarencev has been cut.
Ardonia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zarencev circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Zarencev.
Zarencev is looking to clinch.
Ardonia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zarencev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ardonia somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zarencev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ardonia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zarencev fails to land the takedown.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Zarencev.
Ardonia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zarencev's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarencev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zarencev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ardonia avoids it really well and circles away.
Zarencev looks gassed!
Zarencev shoots in and drives through. Ardonia sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardonia.
Ardonia throws a series of punches but Zarencev avoids them all with ease.
Zarencev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ardonia tries to sprawl out of it but Zarencev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ardonia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ardonia throws a right hand that Zarencev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zarencev also avoids with ease.
Ardonia looks to land a combination but Zarencev avoids it well.
Ardonia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zarencev circles away quickly and effectively.
Ardonia throws a series of punches but Zarencev avoids them all with ease.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ardonia sprawls well. Ardonia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zarencev gets slowly back to his feet.
Ardonia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ardonia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia digs a good hook to Zarencev's body.
Zarencev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ardonia counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ardonia takes the fight into the clinch.

Ardonia breaks the clinch.
Artem Zarencev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ardonia feints and as Zarencev raises his hands in defense, Ardonia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zarencev is on top in guard.
Zarencev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ardonia is proving hard to escape from.
Zarencev looking to pass the guard.
Ardonia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ardonia tries to get out of the position.
Zarencev throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zarencev.
Ardonia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ardonia trying to control the position.

Zarencev stands and steps away. Ardonia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ardonia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ardonia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zarencev shoots for a takedown but Ardonia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Ardonia misses.
Ardonia throws a hook but Zarencev avoids it easily.
Zarencev shoots in for a double leg but Ardonia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zarencev shoots in looking for a takedown but Ardonia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zarencev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

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.
Ardonia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown but Ardonia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zarencev fails with a takedown attempt.

Zarencev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Zarencev stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Zarencev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ardonia to the mat! Ardonia manages to get full guard.
Zarencev wants to control from the top but Ardonia keeps moving.
Ardonia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zarencev on the ground.
Ardonia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zarencev stands up from Ardonia's guard - Zarencev perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zarencev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Raymore Ardonia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artem Zarencev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good shot there by Ardonia.
Ardonia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ardonia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zarencev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ardonia circles away.
Ardonia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zarencev's waist but Zarencev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ardonia off to one side.
Ardonia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zarencev ducks under a wild hook from Ardonia.
Zarencev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ardonia avoids it really well and circles away.
Ardonia is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zarencev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zarencev shoots in but no luck this time.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Zarencev.
Ardonia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ardonia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev walks into a straight right hand from Ardonia.
Zarencev wants to clinch up but Ardonia keeps it at a distance.
Ardonia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ardonia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zarencev back to the cage. Ardonia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia is winning the standup battle so far.

Zarencev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Zarencev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zarencev shoots for a double leg takedown but Ardonia sprawls well. He's pushed Zarencev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zarencev gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Zarencev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zarencev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ardonia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev is trying to control the action in half guard but Ardonia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Zarencev there.
Zarencev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Zarencev decides to stand and escape the position.

Zarencev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ardonia is trying to defend but Zarencev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarencev winds up and cracks Ardonia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ardonia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zarencev is thwarting Ardonia's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zarencev stands up and beckons Ardonia to join him on the feet.
Zarencev tries to clinch but Ardonia is having none of it.
Zarencev shoots in but no luck this time.
Zarencev shoots for a takedown but Ardonia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zarencev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ardonia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zarencev eats them both and turns towards Ardonia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zarencev moves in looking to clinch but Ardonia pushes him off.
Zarencev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ardonia's waist but Ardonia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zarencev off to one side.
Ardonia dips to his left and cracks Zarencev with an uppercut!
Zarencev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ardonia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ardonia wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zarencev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Zarencev with that takedown attempt.
Ardonia swats away the attempt to clinch by Zarencev.
Zarencev looks for the body kick but Ardonia saw that one coming.
Ardonia fails to land with a series of punches.
Zarencev misses with a takedown attempt - Ardonia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ardonia takes a swing at Zarencev's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zarencev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ardonia pinned against the cage. Ardonia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ardonia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ardonia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artem Zarencev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Artem Zarencev's cut.
That's time! Ardonia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zarencev slips a jab and a cross from Ardonia.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zarencev.

Zarencev drives through with a takedown into guard.

Zarencev stands up and waves to Ardonia to follow him.
Zarencev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zarencev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ardonia lands with a cross.

Zarencev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zarencev trying to control the action but Ardonia is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev working the ground and pound but Ardonia is defending the strikes.
Ardonia can't do much from the bottom here.
Ardonia tries to buck Zarencev off but Zarencev is having none of it.
Zarencev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Zarencev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ardonia to his feet.
Zarencev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zarencev wants it to stay on the feet.

Zarencev has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ardonia.
Zarencev lands a good knee to the midsection. Ardonia won't want to take too many of those.
Zarencev tries for a takedown but Ardonia manages to get underhooks.
Ardonia is struggling to control the position.
Ardonia prevents Zarencev from breaking the clinch.
Ardonia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zarencev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ardonia shoots in for a takedown but Zarencev shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Raymore Ardonia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ardonia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zarencev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ardonia misses with a double jab

and Zarencev counters with a single leg into guard. Ardonia didn't expect that.

Zarencev gets to his feet - Ardonia follows without any prompting.
Ardonia throws a body punch but Zarencev moves out of range.

Zarencev moves into range and clinches up with Ardonia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev prevents the takedown attempt.
Ardonia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zarencev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zarencev misses with an elbow over the top.
Zarencev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ardonia avoids it.

Ardonia breaks the clinch.
Ardonia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ardonia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Ardonia.
Zarencev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ardonia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zarencev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ardonia stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev misses with a takedown attempt - Ardonia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ardonia throws out a powerful jab.
Zarencev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Zarencev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Artem Zarencev has got the better of the ground game so far.

Zarencev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Zarencev tries for a kimura but Ardonia is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ardonia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Zarencev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zarencev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Zarencev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Egov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasha Egov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Egov
vs
Jarvela

200 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sasha Egov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jarvela misses with a straight right.
Jarvela falls off balance throwing a combination

and Egov counters by clinching up.
Egov prevents the takedown attempt.
Jarvela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Egov has clasped his hands together around Jarvela's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Egov stands up and beckons Jarvela to his feet.

Egov feints and as Jarvela raises his hands in defense, Egov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Egov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jarvela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Egov.

Egov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Juhani Jarvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvela looks gassed!
Jarvela swings widly with a right hand

and Egov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jarvela won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egov works to advance to full mount. Jarvela defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jarvela looks a forlorn figure.
Egov scoring with strikes but Jarvela is staying in there.
Egov controlling the position easily from mount.

Egov get's back to his feet.
Jarvela just misses with a punch to the body.
Egov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Egov.

Egov stands up and beckons Jarvela to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela misses with a body punch

and Egov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Egov.
Egov 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Egov'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.
Egov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jarvela for as long as he can get away with.

Egov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Egov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Egov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Egov takes a little break here. Jarvela wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Egov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Egov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Egov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jarvela scores with a three punch combo!
Egov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Egov moves into range and clinches up with Jarvela.
Egov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jarvela avoids it.
Jarvela is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Egov is keeping busy.
Egov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Egov pulls guard effortlessly.
Jarvela wants to control from the top but Egov keeps moving.
Egov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Egov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from Jarvela misses

and Egov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Egov.
Egov is trying to drag Jarvela to the mat but Jarvela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Egov manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Egov 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.

Jarvela scores with a three punch combo!

Egov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jarvela to the mat! Jarvela manages to get full guard.
Egov passes Jarvela's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Egov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Egov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Egov trying to control the pace.
Jarvela is trying to control but Egov passes into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jarvela is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Egov working away.
Jarvela gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Egov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jarvela tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Egov controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egov tries to control but Jarvela wriggling away.
Sasha Egov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sasha Egov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jarvela misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egov circles away quickly and effectively.

Egov scores a takedown into full mount!
Jarvela is just holding on here. Egov manages to take his back.
Egov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jarvela doesn't escape.
Egov is throwing strikes by Jarvela counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Jarvela regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egov controlling the pace.

Egov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarvela defends it well.
Jarvela trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Egov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jarvela connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egov. Egov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jarvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egov fails with the takedown.
Egov dodges the punch combination from Jarvela.
Jarvela misses with a double jab

and Egov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jarvela won't be happy with that.

Egov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jarvela to his feet.
Jarvela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jarvela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Jarvela tries to sprawl but Egov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Egov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egov controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvela is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Egov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sasha Egov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jarvela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Egov gets a takedown into half guard.
Egov prevents Jarvela from improving his position.
Juhani Jarvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Egov seems content to control.
Jarvela trying to control here.
Egov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jarvela is looking to control Egov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jarvela avoid being mounted?
Egov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarvela can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarvela falls off balance throwing a combination

and Egov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jarvela!
Egov prevents Jarvela from getting the reversal.
Egov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Jarvela that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Egov breaks from Jarvela's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jarvela wants to hold on but Egov pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egov with the ground and pound from mount.
Egov controlling from the full mount.
Jarvela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Egov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egov, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Egov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maks Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maks Smirnov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Smirnov
vs
Trezeguet

210 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

193 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maks Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Trezeguet!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smirnov tries to keep at a distance but Trezeguet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smirnov is trying to break the clinch but Trezeguet is controlling him.
Smirnov stops a takedown attempt from Trezeguet.

Trezeguet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trezeguet defends it nicely.
Smirnov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smirnov moves to clinch but Trezeguet breaks away

and Trezeguet counters by clinching up.
Smirnov is working Trezeguet over against the cage.

Trezeguet gets control of Smirnov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trezeguet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Trezeguet looking for a sweep. Not yet Trezeguet, not yet.
Smirnov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smirnov trying to control but Trezeguet is working from the bottom.
Trezeguet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to pass the guard.
Trezeguet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smirnov is controlling him.
Smirnov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smirnov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Trezeguet working for a triangle but Smirnov defends it easily.
Trezeguet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smirnov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trezeguet wants to improve his position but instead Smirnov has moved into half guard.
Trezeguet wants to get back to full guard.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Trezeguet is working from the bottom.
Trezeguet is looking to improve his position.
Trezeguet is refusing to be controlled, as Smirnov sits in half guard.
Trezeguet wants to get back to full guard but Smirnov has passed into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trezeguet can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet can't escape the position.
Trezeguet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smirnov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trezeguet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smirnov prevents Trezeguet from getting the reversal.
Smirnov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trezeguet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smirnov trying to control but Trezeguet is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smirnov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trezeguet is looking to improve his position but Smirnov isn't that keen on the idea.
Trezeguet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trezeguet is in a horrible position here. Smirnov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Trezeguet bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smirnov wants to stand and escape but Trezeguet is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Smirnov dominated that round.
That's time! Smirnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smirnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trezeguet.
Smirnov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Trezeguet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Trezeguet wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
Trezeguet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smirnov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Trezeguet from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Trezeguet was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Trezeguet has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trezeguet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Trezeguet breaks from the clinch.
Smirnov wants to clinch but Trezeguet slips to the side

and Trezeguet counters by moving into the clinch.
Smirnov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smirnov is trying to drag Trezeguet to the mat but Trezeguet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Trezeguet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trezeguet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smirnov preventing the sweep.
Trezeguet will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Trezeguet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smirnov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

Trezeguet pushes Smirnov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smirnov looks to clinch

and Trezeguet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Trezeguet jumps guard and drags Smirnov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnov stopping the sweep attempt from Trezeguet.

Trezeguet pushes Smirnov off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet misses with a takedown attempt - Smirnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maks Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Trezeguet.

Trezeguet moves into the clinch.

Trezeguet jumps into guard, dragging Smirnov to the mat.

Trezeguet pushes Smirnov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trezeguet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smirnov but Smirnov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maks Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Trezeguet shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trezeguet was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trezeguet looking to control but Smirnov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trezeguet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smirnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trezeguet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trezeguet is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Trezeguet controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov is in a horrible position here. Trezeguet smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smirnov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smirnov wants it to stay on the feet.
Smirnov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Trezeguet shoots in and gets a takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov looking to control.
Trezeguet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
David Trezeguet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trezeguet trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Trezeguet tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trezeguet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trezeguet wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
Trezeguet distracts Smirnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trezeguet trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trezeguet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trezeguet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smirnov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Trezeguet from controlling successfully.
Trezeguet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Trezeguet from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. David Trezeguet hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smirnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trezeguet on the side of the head.
Trezeguet shoots in looking for a takedown. Smirnov tries to sprawl out of it but Trezeguet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smirnov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trezeguet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smirnov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trezeguet takes the fight into the clinch.
Trezeguet goes for a takedown attempt but Smirnov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maks Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Trezeguet.
Smirnov darts in trying to clinch

and Trezeguet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trezeguet working Smirnov over with knees to the body.
Smirnov is trying to break the clinch but Trezeguet has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trezeguet walks away with a smile on his face. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Trezeguet.
Trezeguet throws a body kick the misses
and Smirnov counters with a series of strikes. Trezeguet will be more careful next time no doubt.

Smirnov tries to keep at a distance but Trezeguet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trezeguet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Trezeguet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Trezeguet misses
and Smirnov counters with a straight right hand.
Trezeguet tries for a takedown but Smirnov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Trezeguet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Trezeguet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smirnov's guard.
Trezeguet trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.

Trezeguet stands up and waves to Smirnov to follow him.
Trezeguet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smirnov circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Trezeguet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trezeguet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Trezeguet!