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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juhani Jarvela is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Juhani Jarvela has been cut.
Jarvela throws a body punch but Fedorov moves out of range.
Jarvela throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fedorov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fedorov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jarvela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fedorov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fedorov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fedorov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fedorov working for a submission but Jarvela is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedorov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov avoids the attempt from Jarvela to control.
Fedorov controlling the pace for now.
Fedorov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fedorov controlling his opponent.
Jarvela is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fedorov.
Fedorov avoids the attempt from Jarvela to control.
Fedorov landing strikes from the mount and Jarvela is in trouble!
Fedorov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fedorov landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jarvela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jarvela shrugs it off.
Fedorov 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.
Fedorov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fedorov controlling the position easily from mount.
Fedorov lands a big shot there that rocks Jarvela but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fedorov.
Jarvela tries to improve his position but Fedorov has taken his back! Fedorov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jarvela tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Fedorov pushes Jarvela away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mihail Fedorov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny McCartny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Bunoyan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny McCartny!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bunoyan counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Benny McCartny has been cut.
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.
Bunoyan has McCartny up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunoyan is stalling here.
Nice body punch from McCartny - that landed with a thud.
McCartny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunoyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCartny fails to pull guard.
George Bunoyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny McCartny.
Bunoyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunoyan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCartny is trying to drag Bunoyan to the mat but Bunoyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bunoyan tries to pull guard but McCartny won't allow it.
Bunoyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunoyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartny is looking to stand up but Bunoyan isn't so interested in that idea.
McCartny is working an open guard so Bunoyan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCartny enables Bunoyan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCartny manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bunoyan is working McCartny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCartny has a closed guard, preventing Bunoyan from standing up.
Bunoyan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bunoyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCartny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCartny tries to score with a low kick but Bunoyan moves his leg out of the way.
Bunoyan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan is thwarting McCartny's attempts to control the position.
Bunoyan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCartny on the ground.
Bunoyan prevents McCartny from improving his position.
McCartny wants to get back to his feet.
McCartny looks gassed!
Bunoyan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McCartny to stand up.
Bunoyan closes the distance and clinches.
Bunoyan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCartny can't fight it off and eventually Bunoyan manages to take the fight to the floor. McCartny looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunoyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunoyan's guard.
Bunoyan keeping full guard, as McCartny tries to pass.
Bunoyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bunoyan tries to get out of the position.
Bunoyan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCartny is looking to stand up but Bunoyan won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
George Bunoyan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McCartny with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bunoyan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCartny!
McCartny is bucking up trying to escape but Bunoyan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bunoyan controlling from mount.
Bunoyan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bunoyan looking for a guillotine from mount but McCartny is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunoyan controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bunoyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny McCartny's cut.
That's time! Bunoyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunoyan tries a head kick but it misses.
George Bunoyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunoyan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCartny is not content to let Bunoyan control the position.
McCartny takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McCartny tries to buck Bunoyan off but Bunoyan is having none of it.
Bunoyan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCartny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on McCartny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCartny is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunoyan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bunoyan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bunoyan stands up and beckons McCartny to his feet.
McCartny tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bunoyan counters with a shoot takedown. McCartny fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bunoyan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCartny dives on top into guard.
Bunoyan keeping moving, preventing McCartny from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bunoyan is on top in guard.
Bunoyan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartny gets caught flat footed, as Bunoyan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bunoyan content to stall in guard here.
McCartny is working an open guard so Bunoyan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bunoyan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bunoyan works to advance to full mount. McCartny defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bunoyan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCartny looks a forlorn figure.
McCartny tries to hold on but Bunoyan pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McCartny manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bunoyan working the ground and pound.
McCartny takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
George Bunoyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCartny is looking for a sweep.
McCartny is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bunoyan take his back! Uh oh - Bunoyan has got a rear naked choke here! McCartny is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Bunoyan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Orlov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dmitriy Bashkin's chin.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Dmitriy Bashkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov tries to clinch up but Bashkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bashkin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Orlov gets back to half guard.
Bashkin is pressing down on Orlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orlov is holding on for now.
Bashkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orlov trying to control but Bashkin postures up.
Bashkin seems to be working for a kimura but Orlov defends the submission attempt.
Orlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Bashkin.
Bashkin is thwarting Orlov's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bashkin 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.
Orlov missing with punches from the bottom.
Orlov trying to control here.
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.
Orlov gets back to full guard.
Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bashkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bashkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bashkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bashkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bashkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bashkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orlov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bashkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Bashkin off! Bashkin jumps back into Orlov's guard.
Orlov is trying to keep Bashkin in close.
Bashkin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Orlov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bashkin has Orlov in his guard.
Bashkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bashkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orlov looks gassed!
Bashkin has his foot on Orlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Bashkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orlov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bashkin is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bashkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bashkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bashkin is working for a kimura but Orlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Orlov is looking to escape.
Orlov is refusing to be controlled, as Bashkin sits in half guard.
Bashkin seems to be working for a kimura but Orlov defends the submission attempt.
Bashkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov is trying to control but can't.
Bashkin seems to be looking for submissions.
Bashkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orlov wants to control but Bashkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bashkin is working for a kimura but Orlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Bashkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bashkin.
Bashkin seems to be looking for submissions.
Orlov is refusing to be controlled, as Bashkin sits in half guard.
Dmitriy Bashkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bashkin seems content to control.
Orlov is not content to let Bashkin control the position.
Orlov wants to control but Bashkin is keeping busy.
Bashkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Orlov wants to get back to full guard.
Bashkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bashkin is working away from the top position though.
Bashkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bashkin.
Orlov is staying active underneath Bashkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bashkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orlov sees it coming and defends easily.
Bashkin is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bashkin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Orlov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bashkin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Orlov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashkin has gone for a leg lock! Orlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bashkin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bashkin has wrist control.
Orlov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bashkin is proving hard to escape from.
Bashkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orlov defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bashkin keeping full guard, as Orlov tries to pass.
Bashkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bashkin looking for a triangle here. Orlov is fighting it but it looks tight! Bashkin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Orlov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dmitriy Bashkin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Raymore Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Raymore Ardonia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Raymore Ardonia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardonia misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Ardonia. Those never looked like landing.
Ardonia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosarev.
Kosarev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ardonia swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Ardonia.
Ardonia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosarev dodges the punch combination from Ardonia.
Kosarev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ardonia, pushing him back against the cage.
Kosarev tightens his grip and picks Ardonia up, before dumping him to the ground. Ardonia manages to land in guard.
Kosarev stands and steps away. Ardonia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ardonia throws a series of punches but Kosarev moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kosarev is defended easily by Ardonia.
Ardonia tries to clinch up
and Kosarev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kosarev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev prevents Ardonia from getting back to his feet.
Kosarev stands up from Ardonia's guard - Kosarev perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kosarev is defended easily by Ardonia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitriy Kosarev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ardonia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosarev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ardonia trying to control the position.
Kosarev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia keeping moving, preventing Kosarev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosarev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sloppy strikes from Ardonia. Those never looked like landing.
Kosarev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosarev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kosarev tries to score a body lock takedown but Ardonia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kosarev manages to pull guard.
Kosarev pulls Ardonia in to control the position.
Kosarev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev is adopting a defensive guard.
Ardonia wanted to stand there but Kosarev had control of the position.
Kosarev keeping moving, preventing Ardonia from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Dmitriy Kosarev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ardonia looks to land a combination but Kosarev avoids it well.
Ardonia lands a head shot.
It looks like Dmitriy Kosarev has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ardonia's guard.
Kosarev is breathing heavily.
Ardonia working a defensive guard here.
Ardonia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosarev.
Ardonia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ardonia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosarev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Kosarev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Kosarev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kosarev staying out of range there.
Dmitriy Kosarev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ardonia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosarev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ardonia.
Kosarev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardonia.
Ardonia throws a right and a left that Kosarev avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Ardonia finds it's target.
Kosarev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ardonia sprawls well initially but Kosarev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kosarev passes to full mount!
Kosarev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ardonia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kosarev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kosarev working Ardonia over with strikes here.
Ardonia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Kosarev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kosarev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ardonia is looking to escape.
Kosarev breaks from Ardonia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kosarev controlling from mount.
Ardonia tries to control the position but Kosarev now has his back.
Kosarev is landing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia is keeping busy.
Ardonia holding both Kosarev 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kosarev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ardonia hold on?
Kosarev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kosarev trying to control momentarily.
Ardonia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosarev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia breaks Kosarev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kosarev tries to strike from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kosarev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kosarev has a closed guard, preventing Ardonia from standing up.
Kosarev 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.
Kosarev managing to 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.
Kosarev is trying to control the position but Ardonia postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitriy Kosarev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ardonia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosarev moves away.
Kosarev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ardonia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kosarev is in Ardonia's guard.
Kosarev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ardonia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ardonia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosarev circles away quickly and effectively.
Ardonia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ardonia misses with a body punch
and Kosarev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ardonia won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Kosarev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Kosarev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ardonia is working for takedown but Kosarev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ardonia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ardonia lands a body shot.
Kosarev struggles to land a body shot inside as Ardonia controls his hands.
Ardonia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ardonia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ardonia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dmitriy Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Raymore Ardonia.
Ardonia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosarev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ardonia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kosarev managing to block the knees to the body from Ardonia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ardonia prevents it.
Ardonia jumps guard but Kosarev stands there with Ardonia around his waist. Ardonia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ardonia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kosarev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosarev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ardonia tries to pull guard but Kosarev won't allow it.
Ardonia stops a takedown attempt from Kosarev.
Kosarev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ardonia prevents it.
Kosarev wants a takedown but no success here.
Ardonia wants a takedown.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Kosarev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ardonia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ardonia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ardonia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ardonia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosarev defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosarev looking to pass the guard.
Kosarev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ardonia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosarev 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.
Kosarev preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ardonia is looking to sweep but instead, Kosarev has passed into half guard.
Ardonia trying to control from the bottom.
Ardonia is trying to stand up here but Kosarev is controlling him well.
Ardonia is refusing to be controlled, as Kosarev sits in half guard.
Kosarev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosarev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitriy Kosarev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ardonia misses with a wild combination.
Ardonia gets caught flat footed, as Kosarev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kosarev looking to pass the guard.
Kosarev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dmitriy Kosarev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Ardonia keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitriy Kosarev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kosarev, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitriy Kosarev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maks Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maks Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Larsson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Maks Smirnov has been cut.
A low kick from Larsson is predictable there
and Smirnov counters with a shoot takedown. Larsson fights it but they end up in guard.
Larsson kicks Smirnov off and gets to his feet.
Larsson pushes Smirnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson jumps into guard, dragging Smirnov to the mat.
Smirnov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smirnov has managed to get both his arms back between Larsson's legs - danger averted.
Smirnov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson has his foot on Smirnov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smirnov works his way back into a safe position though.
Larsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Larsson controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smirnov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larsson on the ground.
Smirnov is bucking up trying to escape but Larsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Larsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smirnov is squirming around, avoiding Larsson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Larsson.
Larsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larsson cracks Smirnov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Larsson unloading with bombs!
Smirnov is squirming around, avoiding Larsson's attempts to control the action.
Larsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Smirnov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smirnov has given up his back here.
Larsson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Smirnov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Larsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henrik Larsson!
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