HFA SGP Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Borg
vs
Jardel

195 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

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 0 - 2 - 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, Mario Jardel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnem�ki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg wants to clinch.
Jardel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Borg moves in looking to clinch but Jardel pushes him off.

Borg closes the distance and clinches.

Jardel jumps guard and drags Borg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Borg trying to control but Jardel is working from the bottom.
Borg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jardel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borg passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Borg stands up.
Borg throws a push kick but Jardel slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg scores with a jab. Jardel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borg has a takedown stuffed.
Borg cracks Jardel's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Jardel slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Borg can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Borg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvalde Ovale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Egov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ovale
vs
Egov

195 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvalde Ovale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sasha Egov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovale fails with the takedown

and Egov counters with a single leg into guard. Ovale didn't expect that.
Ovale wants to hit a switch here but Egov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ovale there!
Egov controlling his opponent.
Ovale tries to reverse the position but Egov maintains control.
Egov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ovale is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ovale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Egov on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Egov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ovale looks a forlorn figure.
Egov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ovale is in a horrible position here. Egov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ovale tries to hold on but Egov postures up.
Ovale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ovale tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovale is looking to improve his position but Egov isn't that keen on the idea.
Egov controlling from the full mount.
Ovale tries to hold on but Egov pushes him away.

Egov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ovale is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sasha Egov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

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

Orlov
vs
Turchin

200 cm
19
245 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

195 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Turchin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turchin throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turchin circles away quickly and effectively.
Turchin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
Orlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Turchin sprawls well. He's pushed Orlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turchin pinned against the cage. Turchin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orlov tries to clinch but Turchin is having none of it.
Turchin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turchin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orlov stuffs the takedown.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orlov leaves Turchin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turchin fails to land the takedown.
Turchin misses with a body kick.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turchin pinned against the cage. Turchin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Turchin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orlov decides to pull guard.

Turchin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Turchin swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Turchin pushes him off.

Turchin gets a double leg takedown into Orlov's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Turchin stands and steps away. Orlov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Orlov misses with a hook

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turchin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Turchin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Turchin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Turchin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Turchin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orlov but Orlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands with a slapping head kick.

Orlov tries to keep at a distance but Turchin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlov stalling in the clinch but Turchin improves position.

Turchin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turchin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Turchin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turchin 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turchin pulls Orlov in to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Turchin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Orlov cracks a nice hook into Turchin's ribs.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turchin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orlov cracks Turchin with an open hand slap.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Turchin moves out of range easily.
Orlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turchin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turchin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Orlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Turchin which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orlov checks it well.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turchin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turchin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turchin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turchin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turchin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orlov somewhat.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Turchin.
Turchin tries to clinch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Turchin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a leg kick

and Turchin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Turchin wants to stand up but Orlov is controlling the position.

Turchin is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turchin trying to control the pace.
Orlov is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Turchin seems to be working for a kimura but Orlov defends the submission attempt.

Turchin is looking for a kimura here.
Ivan Turchin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orlov misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is trying to control but can't.
Turchin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Turchin get's back to his feet.
Ilya Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov misses with a takedown

and Turchin counters with a shoot takedown. Orlov fights it but they end up in guard.
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 Ilya Orlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Orlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turchin as he jumps to the side.
Turchin has a takedown stuffed.

Orlov forces Turchin back against the cage and clinches.
Orlov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Turchin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Turchin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Orlov is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turchin in particular looking to stall.
Turchin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlov defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Turchin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Orlov trying to control here.
Turchin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turchin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Turchin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turchin doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlov circles away.
Orlov darts in trying to clinch

and Turchin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orlov won't be happy with that.
Turchin taking a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turchin lands some shots froms side control.
Turchin controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turchin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orlov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Turchin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Orlov.
Turchin controls the position.

Turchin stands up and beckons Orlov to his feet.
Orlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turchin but Turchin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turchin moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turchin. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turchin.
Orlov throws a head kick but Turchin moves out of range.

Turchin has closed the distance and engaged Orlov in a clinch.
Turchin jumps guard but Orlov stands there with Turchin around his waist. Turchin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlov managing to block the knees to the body from Turchin.

Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Turchin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turchin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Turchin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Larsson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Zarencev
vs
Larsson

170 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zarencev as he jumps to the side.

Zarencev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Larsson trying to hold on to Zarencev's head to control him but Zarencev postures up.
Zarencev wants to take a breather but Larsson is having none of it.
Zarencev thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Larsson to regain full guard.
Zarencev looking to pass the guard.

Larsson is looking for a triangle but Zarencev pushes his legs off easily.
Zarencev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larsson's guard.
Zarencev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Larsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Larsson controls his leg.
Zarencev tries to stand and escape but Larsson actually recovers to full guard.
Larsson trying to strike off his back.

Zarencev gets to his feet. Larsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

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

Zarencev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Larsson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zarencev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarencev prevents Larsson from getting the reversal.
Larsson looks gassed!
Zarencev dominating with strikes here.
Zarencev content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zarencev wants to control the pace but Larsson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zarencev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev is landing with some decent strikes but Larsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Larsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zarencev controlling the position easily from mount.
Zarencev with good strikes from the mount here!
Zarencev looking to control but Larsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zarencev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zarencev wants to control the pace but Larsson is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zarencev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zarencev dominating with strikes here.
Zarencev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarencev avoids the attempt from Larsson to control.
Zarencev looking to finish Larsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larsson!
Zarencev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarencev with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson tries to hold on but Zarencev pushes him away.
Zarencev raining down shots from the mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Zarencev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zarencev dives in and grabs Larsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larsson pushes down on Zarencev's head and hops out.

Zarencev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Larsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Zarencev decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Zarencev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Larsson is trying to keep Zarencev in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Larsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zarencev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Zarencev from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zarencev stands and steps away. Larsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Artem Zarencev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zarencev shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsson tries to sprawl out of it but Zarencev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zarencev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Zarencev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zarencev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zarencev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zarencev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larsson pinned against the cage. Larsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zarencev tries to avoid it but Larsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zarencev to the ground. Zarencev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Larsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Zarencev clinches up with Larsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Larsson wants to break free but Zarencev has control.
Zarencev with a knee to the head.
Zarencev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Larsson up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zarencev.
Larsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zarencev connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson jumps guard but Zarencev stands there with Larsson around his waist. Larsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zarencev avoiding damage.

Zarencev breaks from the clinch.
Larsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zarencev circles away.
Zarencev shoots in but Larsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zarencev fails to land the takedown.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Zarencev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Larsson gets caught flat footed, as Zarencev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Larsson working a defensive guard here.

Zarencev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev fails with the takedown.
Zarencev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarencev lands with a nice body punch.

Zarencev closes the distance and pushes Larsson back into the cage.
Larsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zarencev walks away with a smile on his face. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zarencev tries to clinch up but Larsson circles away and keeps his distance.

Zarencev gets a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson is trying to maintain the position but Zarencev is very close to passing his half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Zarencev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Zarencev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zarencev shoots in and drives through. Larsson sprawls well.
Zarencev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsson can do to turn this around?
Zarencev shoots in but Larsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Zarencev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Larsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zarencev gets underhooks to prevent Larsson's takedown attempt.

Zarencev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zarencev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zarencev somewhat.
Larsson tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Larsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zarencev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Larsson slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Zarencev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Larsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A combination from Larsson does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Larsson. No joy for Zarencev on that attempt.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Zarencev circles away.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown but Larsson shows good takedown defense.

Larsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zarencev quickly recovers to half guard.
Larsson wants to control but Zarencev is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Zarencev is defending well.

Zarencev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zarencev is controlling Larsson's trapped leg to prevent Larsson from advancing to side control.
Zarencev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zarencev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zarencev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Larsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Larsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zarencev's guard.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zarencev is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zarencev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Zarencev is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Zarencev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zarencev is staying active underneath Larsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zarencev is trying to stand up here but Larsson is controlling him well.
Artem Zarencev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zarencev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarencev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zarencev shoots in but Larsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larsson misses with a double jab

so Zarencev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zarencev is looking to stand up but Larsson won't let him.
Zarencev trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson trying to control the position here.
Henrik Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artem Zarencev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zarencev trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henrik Larsson.
Well Zarencev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

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?

Bunoyan
vs
McCartny

170 cm
22
250 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny McCartny!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Anni Minnem�ki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunoyan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunoyan shoots in for a double leg but McCartny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bunoyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunoyan tries to bum rush McCartny with a series of wild strikes but McCartny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from McCartny.

Bunoyan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McCartny!
Bunoyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCartny is looking to escape.
Bunoyan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCartny on the ground.
McCartny tries to hold on but Bunoyan postures up.
Bunoyan controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartny throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bunoyan. What's that going to do exactly?
McCartny tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bunoyan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McCartny is on top in guard.
McCartny wants to control from the top but Bunoyan keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartny passes Bunoyan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bunoyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCartny lands a nice short elbow.
McCartny tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bunoyan.
Bunoyan tries to get to full guard but McCartny has control of the leg.
McCartny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunoyan keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan wants to get back to his feet.
McCartny tries to pass to full mount but Bunoyan defends it.
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 lands strikes from half guard.
Bunoyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunoyan tries to kick McCartny off but McCartny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bunoyan tries to roll over but McCartny keeps him under control.

McCartny seems to be working for a kimura but Bunoyan defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartny trying to control from Bunoyan's half guard. Bunoyan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bunoyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCartny looks gassed!
Bunoyan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCartny puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bunoyan trying to control but McCartny postures up.
McCartny wants to stand up but Bunoyan is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bunoyan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benny McCartny will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Bunoyan. No joy for McCartny on that attempt.

Bunoyan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCartny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bunoyan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bunoyan has control of an arm but McCartny manages to advance to Bunoyan's back!
Bunoyan trying to control the hands but McCartny won't let him.

McCartny is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bunoyan is defending well though. McCartny let's go of the attempt for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunoyan covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bunoyan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McCartny is breathing heavily.
McCartny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bunoyan is staying active underneath McCartny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bunoyan is looking to improve his position.

Bunoyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bunoyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bunoyan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCartny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCartny's back!
Bunoyan is riding his opponent, not letting McCartny buck him off.

McCartny preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bunoyan.
Bunoyan has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunoyan tightening his grip on McCartny, looking for the choke.
Good control from Bunoyan.
You can see the frustration on McCartny's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCartny trying to control the hands but Bunoyan won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bunoyan is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McCartny has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bunoyan has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McCartny taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bunoyan doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Bunoyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Hohs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Kern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hohs
vs
Kern

195 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Hohs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcel Kern!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Marco Blurstr�m and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kern is defended easily by Hohs.

Hohs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kern tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hohs is in Kern's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Hohs gets to his feet - Kern follows without any prompting.

Hohs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hohs showed some decent athleticism there.
Hohs passes into side control, despite Kern's attempt to control the position.
Kern tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hohs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kern tries to bench press Hohs off him but Hohs keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kern seems a little lost for a moment, as Hohs dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kern bucks up and tries to throw Hohs off but instead Hohs has got his back!
Good control from Hohs.
Hohs scores with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kern looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Kern is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Kern showing good submission defense here.
Kern trying to control the position but Hohs manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohs biding his time, looking for the opening.

Hohs is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kern is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 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
33%

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). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Subbotin
vs
Guivarra

195 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Subbotin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Guivarra or perhaps it was just good defense by Subbotin which made him look bad.

Guivarra has Subbotin up against the cage in a clinch.
Guivarra tries to score a body lock takedown but Subbotin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Subbotin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Guivarra is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Subbotin can't fight it off and eventually Guivarra manages to take the fight to the floor. Subbotin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subbotin has control of Guivarra's left arm, preventing Guivarra from doing any damage.
Guivarra looking to sit in guard and control but Subbotin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guivarra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbotin passes into half guard.
Well, if Subbotin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.

Subbotin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Guivarra misses with a two punch combination.
Subbotin has a takedown stuffed.
Guivarra moves out of range of the body kick.
Guivarra throws a combination that misses

and Subbotin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guivarra's guard now.
Guivarra looking to control.
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!
Subbotin sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin postures up in Guivarra's guard and throws a big left but Guivarra blocks it.
Guivarra working a defensive guard here.
Subbotin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guivarra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Subbotin advances to full mount.
Subbotin landing strikes from the mount.
Guivarra wants to control but Subbotin is having none of it.

Subbotin stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is looking to clinch but Subbotin is avoiding it.
Subbotin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guivarra.
Vladimir Subbotin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Guivarra.
Subbotin shoots in for a takedown but Guivarra shows good takedown defense.

Guivarra gets caught napping as Subbotin dives in and scores a takedown. Guivarra manages to retain guard.
Subbotin is breathing heavily.
Subbotin preventing the sweep.

Subbotin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Subbotin stands and steps away. Guivarra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin tries to clinch but Guivarra moves out of range.
Subbotin tries to clinch up but Guivarra circles away and keeps his distance.

Guivarra moves into range and clinches up with Subbotin.

Guivarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guivarra.
Guivarra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Subbotin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Subbotin enables Guivarra to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Subbotin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guivarra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Subbotin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guivarra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Subbotin is proving hard to escape from.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Subbotin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Guivarra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Subbotin as he jumps to the side.
Subbotin misses with a straight left.
Guivarra tries to clinch up but Subbotin circles away and keeps his distance.
Subbotin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Guivarra gets caught napping as Subbotin dives in and scores a takedown. Guivarra manages to retain guard.
Guivarra wants to sweep but no luck.
Guivarra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Subbotin wants to control from the top but Guivarra keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guivarra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbotin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Subbotin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Subbotin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Subbotin trying to control but Guivarra is working from the bottom.
Subbotin postures up in Guivarra's guard and throws a big left but Guivarra blocks it.
Guivarra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Subbotin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guivarra wants to control the position but Subbotin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Guivarra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Subbotin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Subbotin is trying to control the action in half guard but Guivarra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guivarra.
Guivarra is trying to control the position but Subbotin postures up.
Subbotin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Subbotin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guivarra.
Subbotin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guivarra. Guivarra obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vladimir Subbotin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Guivarra.
Guivarra lands a jab-cross combination.
Subbotin tries to move into range but Guivarra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guivarra shoots in looking for a takedown. Subbotin tries to sprawl out of it but Guivarra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Subbotin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Subbotin fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guivarra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Subbotin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Vladimir Subbotin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Guivarra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Subbotin's waist but Subbotin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guivarra off to one side.
Guivarra fails with a takedown attempt.
Guivarra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vladimir Subbotin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Guivarra.
Guivarra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Subbotin's waist but Subbotin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guivarra off to one side.
Subbotin wants to clinch.
Subbotin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guivarra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guivarra tries to clinch up but Subbotin circles away and keeps his distance.
Subbotin tries to clinch but Guivarra moves out of range.
Subbotin fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbotin throws a head kick but Guivarra moves out of range.

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

Guivarra is trying to work for a kimura but Subbotin is defending well.
Subbotin has his hands clasped together around Guivarra's back. He's all about the action.
Subbotin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Subbotin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guivarra being controlled here momentarily.
Subbotin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guivarra's guard.
Subbotin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guivarra trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin wants to take a breather but Guivarra is having none of it.
Subbotin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Subbotin trying to control but Guivarra is having none of it.
Guivarra tries to reverse the position but Subbotin maintains control.

Subbotin goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Guivarra turns into him and now he's in Subbotin's guard.
Guivarra throwing strikes from guard but Subbotin blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra wants to control from the top but Subbotin keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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 Vladimir Subbotin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Subbotin, 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 Marco Blurstr�m 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... Vladimir Subbotin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barrow
vs
Kosarev

200 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

189 cm
23
190 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Barrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kosarev as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barrow shoots and misses

and Kosarev counters with a single leg into guard. Barrow didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barrow looking for a guillotine here but Kosarev defends easily.

Barrow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kosarev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosarev trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrow trying to control the position.
Barrow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kosarev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosarev controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barrow looking for a guillotine here but Kosarev defends easily.
Kosarev tries to stand but Barrow is controlling from the bottom.
Kosarev trying to control but Barrow is working from the bottom.
Barrow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Barrow working for a triangle but Kosarev defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrow trying to keep a closed guard but Kosarev is proving a slippery customer.
Barrow keeping moving, preventing Kosarev from controlling successfully.
Barrow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kosarev!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kosarev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kosarev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrow trying to control but Kosarev is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kosarev can do anything to dispel that myth.
BOOM! Barrow connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Barrow is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kosarev is surviving well by controlling Barrow's body position as best he can.
Barrow throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kosarev wants to hold on but Barrow pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kosarev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kosarev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Barrow is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kosarev moves into the clinch successfully.
Barrow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosarev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Barrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kosarev prevents it.
Barrow is trying to force a seperation but Kosarev has the dominant position.
Kosarev prevents Barrow from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrow stops a takedown attempt from Kosarev.
Barrow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kosarev has Barrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barrow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barrow is trying to drag Kosarev to the mat but Kosarev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Barrow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barrow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Dmitriy Kosarev has been cut.
Barrow lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kosarev is looking to close the distance but Barrow sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kosarev crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kosarev is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Danny Barrow!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bashkin
vs
Trezeguet

180 cm
25
250 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

193 cm
22
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Trezeguet!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurstr�m and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trezeguet.
Bashkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Dmitriy Bashkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trezeguet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Bashkin closes the distance and clinches.
Bashkin tries to break the clinch but Trezeguet is controlling the position.
Bashkin can't break the clinch.
Trezeguet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bashkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Trezeguet won't allow it.

Bashkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bashkin throws a left and a right that both miss

so Trezeguet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trezeguet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashkin wants to stand up but Trezeguet is controlling him.
Trezeguet wants to pass the guard but Bashkin is keeping the position.
Bashkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trezeguet is controlling him.
Trezeguet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashkin wants to stand and escape but Trezeguet is having none of it.
Bashkin is breathing heavily.
Trezeguet lands a couple of digs.
Trezeguet stays in close to Bashkin's body and controls the position.

David Trezeguet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bashkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bashkin throws a series of punches but Trezeguet avoids them all with ease.
Bashkin dodges the punch combination from Trezeguet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trezeguet closes the distance and clinches.
Trezeguet tries to score a body lock takedown but Bashkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bashkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Trezeguet won't allow it.
Trezeguet lands a shoulder strike.
Trezeguet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bashkin avoids it.

Trezeguet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trezeguet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Dmitriy Bashkin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Trezeguet closes the distance and pushes Bashkin back into the cage.

Trezeguet pulls Bashkin into guard.
Bashkin preventing the sweep.
Bashkin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trezeguet's guard.
Bashkin wants to stand and escape but instead Trezeguet has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bashkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trezeguet passes Bashkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trezeguet tries to pass to full mount but Bashkin defends it.

Trezeguet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bashkin is trying to stand.
Trezeguet slows the pace down in half guard.
Trezeguet works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet takes a little break here. Bashkin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bashkin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Trezeguet taking a breather here.
Bashkin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trezeguet controls the position from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bashkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bashkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Trezeguet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bashkin tries to stall but Trezeguet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trezeguet prevents Bashkin from breaking the clinch.
Bashkin is trying to break free.
Bashkin letting Trezeguet take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Trezeguet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trezeguet lands with a short shot to the head.
Bashkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trezeguet looking for a takedown.

Trezeguet manages to pull guard.
Bashkin wants to stand but Trezeguet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Trezeguet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bashkin defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trezeguet controls Bashkin momentarily but Bashkin frees himself.
Trezeguet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bashkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Trezeguet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Trezeguet has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin is looking to stand up but Trezeguet isn't so interested in that idea.
David Trezeguet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Trezeguet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trezeguet prevents Bashkin from getting back to his feet.

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

Bashkin clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trezeguet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Trezeguet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bashkin misses with a two punch combination.
Dmitriy Bashkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bashkin walks into a stiff left hand from Trezeguet.
Trezeguet catches Bashkin with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Bashkin forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Trezeguet!

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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

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

Colombo
vs
Fedorov

181 cm
26
201 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Colombo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colombo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Fedorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Colombo throws a head kick that misses.

Fedorov has Colombo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fedorov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colombo backwards.
Fedorov prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fedorov decides to pull guard.

Fedorov has his feet on Colombo's thighs here. He's pushed Colombo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Colombo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mihail Fedorov!
Mihail Fedorov is the new light heavyweight champion!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

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