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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Padilha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volk Han has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gustavo Padilha's chin.
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245 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustavo Padilha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volk Han!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Padilha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Padilha is looking to clinch but Han is avoiding it.
Padilha shoots in looking for a takedown. Han tries to sprawl out of it but Padilha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Han manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Padilha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Padilha throws a shot to the body.
Padilha wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Padilha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Padilha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Han drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Padilha stops Han from passing to mount.
Padilha sneaks back into half guard.
Han is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Han landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilha is looking for a sweep. Han is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Han is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Han looks gassed!
Padilha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Han.
Padilha is trying to stand back up but Han is controlling him
Han scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Han thows a huge punch but Padilha dodges it nicely.
Padilha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Han is working for a kimura but Padilha is defending it quite comfortably.
Padilha trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilha manages to get to full guard.
Han trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Han drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Padilha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Han has Padilha in his guard.
Padilha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Han is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Han can do anything to dispel that myth.
Padilha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Padilha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Padilha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Padilha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Padilha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Padilha passes into half guard.
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 Gustavo Padilha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Padilha thows a body kick. Han tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Padilha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Han circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Han checks a leg kick.
Padilha shoots and misses
and Han counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Padilha is trying to get back to full guard.
Han is keen to just control but Padilha is a slippery customer.
Padilha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Han.
Padilha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Han postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Padilha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Han, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilha trying to control but Han is working from the bottom.
Han working for submissions but it's allowed Padilha to get to half guard.
Han is staying active underneath Padilha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Han looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Padilha is keen to just control but Han is a slippery customer.
Padilha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Padilha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Padilha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Padilha is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Han has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Han tries to lock up and control but Padilha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Padilha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Han is desperately trying to improve his position but Padilha has a good base and remains in mount.
Han is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Padilha with a couple of short 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.
Padilha with good strikes from the mount here!
Han working to try and regain half guard.
Padilha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Han is looking to escape.
Han keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Padilha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilha controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Padilha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Padilha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Han counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Han with the ground and pound but Padilha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Padilha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Han can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volk Han has got the better of the ground game so far.
Padilha looking for a sweep. Not yet Padilha, not yet.
Han drops back, looking for a kneebar! Padilha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Padilha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Padilha!
Padilha is working Han over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Padilha fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han tries to buck Padilha off but Padilha is having none of it.
Han is not content to let Padilha control the position.
Padilha is trying to get an arm triangle but Han is defending well.
Padilha working the ground and pound.
Padilha staying calm.
Padilha decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han fails with the takedown
and Padilha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Han won't be happy with that.
Padilha wants to control but Han is keeping him busy.
Han tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Padilha advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han gets back to half guard.
Han is pressing down on Padilha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Padilha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Padilha forces his way into half guard.
Han tries to get to full guard but Padilha has control of the leg.
Padilha stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Han to get to his feet.
Padilha misses with a takedown
and Han counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Han.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han has gone for a leg lock! Padilha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Han's guard.
Padilha trying to control but Han is working from the bottom.
Han manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Padilha manages to get himself to full guard.
Han pushes down on Padilha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Han is keen to just control but Padilha is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gustavo Padilha did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Padilha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Han counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Han is in close to Padilha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Han trying to move into half guard but instead Padilha has managed to sweep!
Han is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Han working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Padilha.
Padilha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Han is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Padilha is aware though and is defending well.
Han is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Han looking for a sweep. Not yet Han, not yet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han keeping moving, preventing Padilha from controlling successfully.
Han has his foot on Padilha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Padilha works his way back into a safe position though.
Han looking for a guillotine here but Padilha defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Padilha motions for Han to come forward. Padilha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Padilha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Han counters with a shoot takedown. Padilha fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Han pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Padilha is keeping the position for now.
Han chips away with some ground and pound.
Padilha wants to sweep but no luck.
Han passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Han throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Han is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Padilha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Han tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Han's best efforts.
Padilha wants to get back to full guard.
Padilha trying to control from the bottom.
Padilha is defending against the submission attempts here by Han.
Han is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Padilha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Han.
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.
Padilha manages to get to full guard.
Han throwing strikes from guard but Padilha blocks nicely.
Han pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Padilha is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volk Han dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Padilha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Padilha prevents Han from improving his position.
Padilha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Han does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Han is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han is not content to let Padilha control the position.
Han looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Padilha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Han counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilha trying to control here.
Padilha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Han.
Han not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Padilha is defending against the submission attempts here by Han.
Han with the ground and pound but Padilha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Padilha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Han defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilha keeping full guard, as Han tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Padilha throws a push kick but Han slaps the foot to one side.
Gustavo Padilha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Han circles away from the clinch attempt.
Padilha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Padilha lands in his opponent's guard.
Han is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Padilha defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han keeping full guard, as Padilha tries to pass.
Han has his foot on Padilha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Padilha works his way back into a safe position though.
Padilha controlling from the top position.
Padilha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gustavo Padilha.
I think Padilha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Volk Han!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Volk Han!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Volk Han wins by majority decision!
Volk Han is the new heavyweight champion!
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