HFA Berserker 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Subbotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guivarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Subbotin
vs
Guivarra

195 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
250 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Subbotin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subbotin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Subbotin pushes Guivarra up against the cage in a clinch.
Guivarra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Guivarra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Subbotin sitting in guard here, content to control.

Subbotin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guivarra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Subbotin has Guivarra in his guard.

Subbotin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Guivarra has his hands clasped together but Subbotin extends an breaks Guivarra's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Subbotin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Subbotin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

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

Kosarev
vs
Szalay

189 cm
24
190 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good 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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Szilveszter Szalay!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szalay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosarev.
Szalay with a poor takedown

and Kosarev counters by moving into the clinch.
Szalay can't get the takedown.

Kosarev manages to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kosarev working a defensive guard here.

Kosarev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szalay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Szalay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosarev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Szalay kicks Kosarev off and gets back to his feet.

Kosarev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szalay sprawls well initially but Kosarev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szalay is pressing down on Kosarev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kosarev stays in close to Szalay's body and controls the position.
Kosarev won't allow Szalay to sweep him here.
Szalay keeping full guard, as Kosarev tries to pass.

Szalay working for submissions but it's allowed Kosarev to get to half guard.
Szalay is pressing down on Kosarev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szalay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kosarev tries to stand but Szalay is controlling from the bottom.
Kosarev looking to pass the guard.
Kosarev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kosarev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kosarev with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szalay trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Szalay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Szalay 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.
Szalay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szalay wants to stand and escape but Kosarev is having none of it.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Szalay keeps moving.
Szalay is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kosarev rushes Szalay and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kosarev as Szalay tries to tie him up.
Szalay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kosarev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dmitriy Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szilveszter Szalay.
Szalay is pressed up against the cage. Kosarev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Szalay down to the mat. Szalay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kosarev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Szalay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kosarev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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 Dmitriy Kosarev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Szalay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kosarev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szalay's guard.
Szalay trying to control the position.
Szalay keeping moving, preventing Kosarev from controlling successfully.
Kosarev wants to stand but Szalay has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kosarev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szalay on the ground.

Kosarev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Szalay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosarev has Szalay in his guard.

Kosarev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Szalay uses it to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev is trying to get back to his feet.
Szalay working away.
Szalay trying to control the position but Kosarev is working away.
Szalay moves into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szalay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szalay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Szalay punching from mount but Kosarev doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Szalay looking to control but Kosarev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kosarev holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Szalay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kosarev tries to hold on but Szalay postures up.
Kosarev tries to improve his position but instead Szalay has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szalay trying to control momentarily.
Szalay not allowing Kosarev to control his hands.

Szalay working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Szalay working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosarev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Szalay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szalay is not going to allow Kosarev to sit and survive in this position.
Kosarev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Szalay.
Kosarev tries to roll but Szalay sticks to his back.

Szalay is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Szalay trying to control momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Szalay is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szilveszter Szalay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Szalay shoots for a takedown but Kosarev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kosarev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Szalay has his takedown stuffed

and Kosarev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Szalay's guard now.
Szalay trying to control the position.
Szalay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kosarev slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Szalay.
Szalay trying to hold on to Kosarev's head to control him but Kosarev postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev passes to full mount!
Kosarev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Szalay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Kosarev stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Szalay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosarev doesn't seem bothered though.
Szalay with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kosarev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dmitriy Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szilveszter Szalay.
Szalay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Szalay to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Szalay is looking for a triangle but Kosarev pushes his legs off easily.

Szalay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Szalay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kosarev trying to control but Szalay is working from the bottom.

Szalay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Kosarev stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Szalay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Szalay prevents the takedown attempt.
Szalay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Szalay manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szalay working a defensive guard here.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Szalay keeps moving.
Szalay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kosarev!
Szalay prevents Kosarev from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szalay wants to control but Kosarev has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kosarev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitriy Kosarev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kosarev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitriy Kosarev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mixalis Pavlis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny McCartny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pavlis
vs
McCartny

180 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
250 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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, Mixalis Pavlis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny McCartny!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartny tries for a takedown but Pavlis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Pavlis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pavlis trying to mount his opponent but McCartny defends it.
McCartny wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlis in particular looking to stall.

Pavlis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Pavlis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCartny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlis in particular looking to stall.
McCartny trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlis wants to stand up but McCartny is controlling the position.
Pavlis is trying to control the action in half guard but McCartny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pavlis tries to stand and escape but McCartny is controlling the position.
Pavlis is trying to control. McCartny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mixalis Pavlis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pavlis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pavlis dives in and grabs McCartny's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCartny pushes down on Pavlis's head and hops out.
McCartny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlis but Pavlis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCartny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pavlis tries to avoid it but McCartny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pavlis to the ground. Pavlis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mixalis Pavlis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny McCartny.
Pavlis shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis closes the distance and clinches up with McCartny, looking for a takedown. Pavlis pushes McCartny against the cage but McCartny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Pavlis finds it's target.

It looks like Benny McCartny has been cut.
Pavlis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCartny.
Pavlis has his takedown stuffed

and McCartny counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

McCartny is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pavlis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCartny to the mat. McCartny regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
McCartny working a defensive guard here.
Pavlis wants to stand but McCartny has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pavlis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCartny manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pavlis keeping moving, preventing McCartny from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis wants to get back to his feet but McCartny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCartny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlis looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlis, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Benny McCartny has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pavlis.
McCartny should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McCartny manages to get back to half guard.
McCartny looks gassed!

Pavlis decides to stand and escape the position.

McCartny throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pavlis was covering up waiting for the punch and McCartny finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlis wants to stand but McCartny is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavlis working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mixalis Pavlis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny McCartny's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pavlis shoots in looking for a takedown. McCartny tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCartny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Pavlis looking to score a takedown here. McCartny is defending well but Pavlis drives through and ends up in McCartny's guard.
Pavlis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Pavlis gets to his feet - McCartny follows without any prompting.
Pavlis fails with the takedown.
Pavlis stuffs the takedown.
McCartny shoots in but Pavlis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavlis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCartny swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mixalis Pavlis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartny takes a swing at Pavlis's ribcage but misses.

Pavlis gets a double leg takedown into McCartny's guard.
McCartny is breathing heavily.
Pavlis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCartny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCartny looking to control.
Pavlis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCartny on the ground.
McCartny keeping moving, preventing Pavlis from controlling successfully.
Pavlis stopping the sweep attempt from McCartny.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mixalis Pavlis just wasn't active enough.

Pavlis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCartny did well to prevent Pavlis getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis wants to advance to full mount but McCartny doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McCartny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCartny being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlis trying to control but McCartny is working from the bottom.

Pavlis stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartny leaves Pavlis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Pavlis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCartny to the ground. Pavlis is now in McCartny's guard.
Pavlis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCartny is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlis keeps moving and retains side control.
Mixalis Pavlis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlis taking a breather here.

Pavlis decides to stand back up.
Mixalis Pavlis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pavlis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pavlis works his way into full mount!
Pavlis controlling the pace for now.
McCartny tries to reverse the position but Pavlis maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mixalis Pavlis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny McCartny's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pavlis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pavlis not doing much here.
McCartny is trying to control but can't.
Pavlis is looking to take a break and control but McCartny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlis tries to pass to full mount but McCartny defends it.
Pavlis is trying to control the action in half guard but McCartny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mixalis Pavlis.
McCartny throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pavlis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCartny!
McCartny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pavlis landing shots from mount.
Pavlis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCartny sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mixalis Pavlis just wasn't active enough.
Pavlis keeps McCartny at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick from Pavlis lands but McCartny takes it in his stride.

Pavlis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pavlis taking a breather here.

Pavlis decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCartny to his feet.

Pavlis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCartny, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Pavlis stands up.

Pavlis has managed to clinch.
McCartny goes for a takedown attempt but Pavlis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Pavlis shoots in and bounces McCartny off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Pavlis stands up from McCartny's guard - Pavlis perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCartny fails with a takedown attempt.

Pavlis shoots in and gets a takedown into McCartny's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavlis wants to control from the top but McCartny keeps moving.
Pavlis trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCartny's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mixalis Pavlis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pavlis 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mixalis Pavlis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dmitriy Bashkin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dmitriy Bashkin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bashkin
vs
Harrison

180 cm
27
250 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

195 cm
19
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

ANABOLIC **160**

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harrison lands a left and a right that send Bashkin crashing to the mat, dazed. Harrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Bashkin is rocked!

It looks like Dmitriy Bashkin has been cut.
Bashkin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
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!
Harrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Bashkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bashkin tries to keep at a distance but Harrison has taken the fight into the clinch.

Harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison finds Bashkin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bashkin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Harrison lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bashkin will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Harrison!

C
A

C
B

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 Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Larsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cortega
vs
Larsson

185 cm
22
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Adrenaline

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega scores with a jab to the body.
Cortega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsson in his tracks.
Martez Cortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortega scores with a body shot.
Larsson looks gassed!
Cortega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cortega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Cortega.

Cortega feints and as Larsson raises his hands in defense, Cortega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Cortega is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cortega is in close to Larsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cortega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cortega might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cortega chips away with some ground and pound.
Cortega advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Cortega there.
Cortega 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.
Cortega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Larsson is rocked!
Cortega works his foot free and advances to mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Cortega! Larsson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martez Cortega!
Martez Cortega gave a mention to Adrenaline in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barrow
vs
Fedorov

200 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

186 cm
24
200 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

ANABOLIC **160**

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 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Barrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Barrow there.

Barrow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Barrow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barrow is looking to advance position but Fedorov won't allow it.
Barrow wants to take a breather but Fedorov is having none of it.
Barrow not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow wants to control but Fedorov is keeping him busy.

Barrow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fedorov to stand up.
Barrow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fedorov's head backwards.
Fedorov throws a good cross that connects.

Fedorov gets caught napping as Barrow dives in and scores a takedown. Fedorov manages to retain guard.

Fedorov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barrow escapes and throws Fedorov's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Barrow decides to stand back up. Barrow steps back and let's Fedorov get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Barrow turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barrow manages to end up in side control.
Fedorov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barrow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Barrow is going to stand back up.
Fedorov has a hand on Barrow's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barrow takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barrow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barrow landing strikes from the mount.

Barrow with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Barrow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fedorov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barrow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrow scoring with strikes but Fedorov is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barrow get's back to his feet.
Barrow lands with an uppercut that bounces Fedorov off the cage and back into range.

Fedorov is rocked!
Fedorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrow finish him?
Barrow weaves into range and cracks Fedorov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Fedorov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Barrow is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Barrow!
Danny Barrow is the new light heavyweight champion!