HFA SGP openning round PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Greger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Orlov
vs
Greger

200 cm
19
245 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Greger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orlov is defended easily by Greger.
Greger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greger misses with a body kick.
Greger lands a slapping body shot.
Greger with a poor takedown

and Orlov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greger won't be happy with that.
Orlov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Orlov advances to full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Greger looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greger is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov landing shots from mount.
Orlov trying to control but Greger is having none of it.
Orlov breaks from Greger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Orlov prevents Greger from getting the reversal.
Greger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the head.
Orlov landing shots from mount.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Orlov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Orlov breaks from Greger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Orlov avoids the attempt from Greger to control.
Orlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greger wants to control but Orlov is having none of it.
Greger reaches up to try and control the position but Orlov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Greger rolls and tries to escape and now Orlov has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greger just trying to survive but Orlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Greger right now.

Orlov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Greger is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Orlov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Greger taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ilya Orlov!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Turchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Jardel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Turchin
vs
Jardel

195 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Turchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Jardel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turchin.
Jardel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Turchin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jardel is trying to defend but Turchin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turchin passes to full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turchin controlling from mount.

Turchin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jardel is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jardel flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Turchin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jardel and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Turchin slips an arm under Jardel chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Turchin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Turchin is squeezing on Jardel like an anaconda would it's prey. Jardel fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Turchin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guivarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Borg
vs
Guivarra

195 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg misses with a takedown

and Guivarra counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Borg!
Guivarra controlling the pace for now.
Guivarra punishing his opponent with strikes.
Borg trying desperately to get to his feet.
Guivarra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Borg hang on?
Guivarra landing strikes from the mount.
Borg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guivarra landing strikes from the mount and Borg is in trouble!
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!
Borg tries to lock up and control but Guivarra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guivarra controlling his opponent.

Guivarra quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Guivarra but it's paid off an Borg is forced to tap! Nice work by Guivarra.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Guivarra!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny McCartny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Gazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCartny
vs
Gazzi

190 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny McCartny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Gazzi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazzi misses with a double jab

so McCartny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gazzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gazzi keeping moving, preventing McCartny from controlling successfully.
Gazzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCartny is looking to control Gazzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCartny avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gazzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCartny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCartny could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gazzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gazzi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gazzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Gazzi 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.

McCartny is defending against the submission attempts here by Gazzi.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCartny manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gazzi stopping the sweep attempt from McCartny.
McCartny is controlling Gazzi's posture.

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.
Gazzi tries to free his leg and advance position but McCartny is retaining full guard.
McCartny wants to stand up but Gazzi is controlling him.
Gazzi wants to control from the top but McCartny keeps moving.

McCartny wriggles free and stands up.
Gazzi looks to clinch

and McCartny counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gazzi!
McCartny throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gazzi is desperately trying to improve his position but McCartny has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartny wants to control the pace but Gazzi is squirming around nicely.
McCartny throwing strikes here but Gazzi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gazzi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCartny tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gazzi looks gassed!
You get the feeling that Gazzi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McCartny raining down shots from the mount!
McCartny wants to control the pace but Gazzi is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Gazzi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gazzi wants to try and get back to his feet.
McCartny raining down shots from the mount!
Gazzi is bucking up trying to escape but McCartny cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

McCartny looking for a guillotine from mount but Gazzi is having none of it.
McCartny trying to control but Gazzi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny McCartny dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

McCartny drives through and clinches with Gazzi against the ropes.
Gazzi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gazzi looking to stall.

McCartny jumps guard and drags Gazzi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gazzi wants to control from the top but McCartny keeps moving.

McCartny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gazzi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartny is looking to stand up but Gazzi isn't so interested in that idea.
Gazzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazzi.

Gazzi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCartny, up you get!
Gazzi with a poor takedown

and McCartny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCartny.
Gazzi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCartny smiles and moves away.
Benny McCartny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Gazzi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gazzi.

It looks like Benny McCartny has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Gazzi. No joy for McCartny on that attempt.
Gazzi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gazzi leaves McCartny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gazzi fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazzi lands a jab-cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Gazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by McCartny which made him look bad.
McCartny lands a really nice looking cross but Gazzi seems unphased.
McCartny takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gazzi shoots in and drives through. McCartny sprawls well.
McCartny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gazzi tries to close the distance and clinch but McCartny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzi tries for a takedown but McCartny circles away easily

and McCartny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gazzi's guard.
McCartny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gazzi controls McCartny momentarily but McCartny frees himself.

Gazzi looking for a guillotine here but McCartny defends easily.

McCartny decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gazzi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gazzi showed some decent athleticism there.
McCartny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gazzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gazzi's back!

McCartny is looking for the choke from the back position but Gazzi is controlling his hands well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McCartny has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gazzi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Benny McCartny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gazzi is really stuck here.
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 Benny McCartny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benny McCartny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gazzi tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McCartny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCartny.
Gazzi keeping moving, preventing McCartny from controlling successfully.
McCartny advances position into side control!
Gazzi is trying to control McCartny's posture but McCartny avoids it.
Gazzi is not content to let McCartny control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazzi is trying to control McCartny's posture but McCartny avoids it.
Gazzi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gazzi seems a little lost for a moment, as McCartny dominates the positioning.
Gazzi is trying to improve his position.
McCartny is looking to take a break and control but Gazzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.

McCartny is trying to get an arm triangle but Gazzi is defending well.
Gazzi tries to bench press McCartny off him but McCartny keeps the position.
McCartny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gazzi keeps working.
Gazzi is trying to control McCartny's posture but McCartny avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartny tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McCartny throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gazzi is not content to let McCartny control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Gazzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gazzi wants to get back to his feet but McCartny drags him back down.
Gazzi stops McCartny from passing to mount.
McCartny working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gazzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McCartny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pablo Gazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benny McCartny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gazzi actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny McCartny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCartny, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny McCartny!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Barrow
vs
Larsson

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Barrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsson throws a chopping leg kick but Barrow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

A jab-cross combination lands for Barrow and sends Larsson crashing to the mat! Barrow follows him down to the mat - Larsson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Henrik Larsson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrow passes to full mount!
Barrow avoids the attempt from Larsson to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barrow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Larsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larsson is not content to let Barrow control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Larsson looks gassed!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barrow lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barrow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barrow works his way into side control.

Barrow decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Barrow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Barrow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barrow is trying to work for a kimura but Larsson is defending well.
Larsson is refusing to be controlled, as Barrow sits in half guard.

Larsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrow.
Ground and pound from Barrow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrow working Larsson over with strikes.
Barrow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larsson's head.
Barrow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larsson defending well though.
Barrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Barrow stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Barrow rushes Larsson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Barrow breaks the clinch.

A jab-cross combination lands for Barrow and sends Larsson crashing to the mat! Barrow follows him down to the mat - Larsson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Larsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barrow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Larsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrow lands strikes from half guard.
Barrow controlling the action here.

Barrow is looking for a kimura but Larsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barrow to get the leverage.
Barrow throwing shots but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Barrow wants to control but Larsson is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barrow manages to pass to mount!
Barrow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Barrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Larsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barrow throws a left that rocks Larsson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Barrow dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Larsson regain composure!
Barrow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Larsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Barrow misses with the ground and pound.

Barrow stands up and beckons Larsson to his feet.
Larsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Barrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Larsson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrow unloading with bombs!

Barrow has control of Larsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Larsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Barrow looking to secure an arm triangle but Larsson defends it well.
Larsson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow lands a big shot there that rocks Larsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barrow with the ground and pound from mount.

Barrow wants to finish this one by submission but Larsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barrow.
Barrow controlling the position easily from mount.
Barrow looking to control but Larsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson working to try and regain half guard.
Barrow landing punches.

Barrow looking for a guillotine from mount but Larsson is having none of it.
Barrow is landing with some decent strikes but Larsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barrow trying to control but Larsson is having none of it.
Barrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsson can do to turn this around?
Barrow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrow looking to control but Larsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Barrow.
Barrow landing punches.
Barrow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barrow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Larsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barrow content just to control the position here.
Barrow dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrow landing strikes from the mount and Larsson is in trouble!
Danny Barrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larsson is looking to escape.
Barrow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Barrow landing punches.
Barrow has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Larsson's face.

Barrow jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Larsson manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Barrow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Barrow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Larsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Barrow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Nice combo by Barrow! Oh, that's hurt him - Larsson falls to the canvas and Barrow follows him into side control.
Larsson is still in real trouble! Can Barrow finish him?

Barrow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barrow lands a strong strike to the head of Larsson. That's dazed him! Barrow looking to finish here. Larsson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Barrow lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Barrow!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Ovale
vs
Hohs

195 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvalde Ovale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Hohs!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohs blocks a head kick by Ovale.

Ovale drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hohs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ovale is looking for a sweep. Hohs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hohs wants to stand up but Ovale is controlling the position.

Hohs decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ovale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ovale throws a lazy head kick

and Hohs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hohs.
Ovale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hohs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hohs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Ovale dives in and scores a takedown into Hohs's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohs looking to control.
Hohs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ovale!
Hohs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hohs manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ovale to take his back!
Ovale is taking damage to the body and head.
Hohs connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ovale to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Hohs is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ovale defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ovale is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohs controlling well, preventing Ovale from escaping the position.
Hohs lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ovale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hohs on the ground.
Ovale is really stuck here.

Hohs looking for the choke from the back.
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!
Ovale grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohs has the hooks in. Ovale is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ovale covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Ovale right now.

Ovale is trying to defend against the choke here but Hohs has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hohs Tightens the hold and Ovale taps out furiously! Hohs displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pawel Hohs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Kern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcel Kern has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rojas
vs
Kern

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcel Kern!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kern forces Rojas back against the ropes and clinches.
Kern lands an elbow that stopped Rojas in his tracks for a moment.
Rojas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kern is keeping busy.

Kern has clasped his hands together around Rojas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rojas is looking to reverse the position.
Rojas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kern's best efforts.
Rojas is pressing down on Kern's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kern throws and elbow that misses. Rojas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kern's guard. Nice move by Rojas!
Kern trying to control the position.
Rojas stopping the sweep attempt from Kern.
Kern trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kern working a defensive guard but Rojas passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rojas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rojas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kern tries to reverse the position but Rojas maintains control.
Kern is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kern sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kern actively working from the bottom here.
Kern keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rojas trying to pass the guard but Kern defending well.
Kern trying to control from the bottom.
Kern trying to get back to full guard but Rojas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kern tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kern gets back to half guard.
Rojas is just content to waste time from the top position. Kern takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rojas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kern pulls Rojas in close to prevent any damage.
Kern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kern seems content to control.
It looks like Kern might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kern wants to control but Rojas is keeping him busy.
Kern tries to pass to full mount but Rojas defends it.
Kern sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rojas is breathing heavily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcel Kern wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kern swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Rojas counters with a single leg into guard. Kern didn't expect that.
Kern is trying to keep Rojas in close.
Rojas passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Rojas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Kern shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kern showed some decent athleticism there.

Kern is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rojas sees it coming and defends easily.

Kern stands up and beckons Rojas to join him on the feet.
Rojas fails with the takedown

and Kern counters with a takedown into side control.
Kern looking to control but instead Rojas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Kern is looking for a kimura but Rojas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kern to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kern throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kern controlling the action here.

Rojas is defending against the submission attempts here by Kern.

Kern decides to stand up.

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.
Kern falls off balance throwing a combination

and Rojas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kern 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.
Rojas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kern trying to keep a closed guard but Rojas is proving a slippery customer.
Kern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rojas's guard.
Marcel Kern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kern passes Rojas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kern wants to free his trapped foot but Rojas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kern is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kern fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kern is landing with some decent strikes but Rojas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kern can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rojas is looking to escape.
Rojas taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kern pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kern tries to control but Rojas wriggling away.
Kern has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rojas's face.
Kern controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Kern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kern drives through with a takedown into Rojas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kern pushes down on Rojas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kern seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kern wants to stand but Rojas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kern is working for a submission of some sort.
Rojas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kern trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kern is keen to just control but Rojas is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rojas wants to get back to full guard but Kern has passed into side control.
Rojas is trying to control Kern's posture but Kern avoids it.

Kern wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rojas, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kern is looking to take a break and control but Rojas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kern taking a breather here.
Kern is chipping away with strikes.

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.

Kern tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kern has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kern has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rojas tries to hold on but Kern postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kern tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Kern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kern has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Kern!