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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
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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, Franco Colombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colombo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Dmitriy Kosarev has been cut.
Colombo feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kosarev collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Franco Colombo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Hohs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihail Fedorov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Hohs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fedorov defends it nicely.
Fedorov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hohs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fedorov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hohs.
Hohs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedorov is keeping the position for now.
Fedorov is looking for a triangle but Hohs pushes his legs off easily.
Hohs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedorov is trying to control the position but Hohs postures up.
Hohs lands a couple of digs.
Fedorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hohs manages to get himself to full guard.
Fedorov throwing strikes from guard but Hohs blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohs wants to get back to his feet but Fedorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hohs keeping full guard, as Fedorov tries to pass.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedorov passes into half guard.
Hohs tries to get to full guard but Fedorov has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohs won't allow Fedorov to pass to mount.
Hohs pushes Fedorov off but Fedorov dives into side control.
Hohs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hohs is trying to work for a sweep but Fedorov has mounted him!
Fedorov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hohs tries to hold on but Fedorov pushes him away.
Hohs has left one of his arms exposed and Fedorov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hohs screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mihail Fedorov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mixalis Pavlis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mixalis Pavlis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlis darts in and clinches Bashkin up against the cage.
Bashkin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bashkin has had enough of the clinch but Pavlis keeps him there for the moment.
Bashkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bashkin tries to break the clinch but Pavlis is controlling the position.
Pavlis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bashkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlis slows down the pace here.
Pavlis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bashkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlis has Bashkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bashkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mixalis Pavlis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashkin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pavlis is defending well for now.
Pavlis tries for a takedown but Bashkin manages to get underhooks.
Pavlis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bashkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bashkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlis has Bashkin pressed against the cage, preventing Bashkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashkin tries to circle away but Pavlis has him pinned against the cage.
Pavlis is trying to drag Bashkin to the mat but Bashkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pavlis tries to score a body lock takedown but Bashkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bashkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bashkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pavlis wants a takedown.
Pavlis is working for takedown but Bashkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bashkin misses with a knee strike.
Pavlis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pavlis wants to stand but Bashkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis won't allow Bashkin to get back to his feet.
Pavlis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dmitriy Bashkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlis. Pavlis gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bashkin defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Bashkin. No joy for Pavlis on that attempt.
Pavlis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bashkin gets caught napping as Pavlis dives in and scores a takedown. Bashkin manages to retain guard.
Bashkin keeping moving, preventing Pavlis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pavlis is controlling him.
Pavlis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlis prevents Bashkin from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bashkin keeping moving, preventing Pavlis from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mixalis Pavlis.
Pavlis shoots in for a double leg but Bashkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pavlis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bashkin tries to avoid it but Pavlis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bashkin to the ground. Bashkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pavlis tries for a takedown but Bashkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bashkin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pavlis shoots for a takedown but Bashkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bashkin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pavlis.
Dmitriy Bashkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlis shoots in but Bashkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bashkin misses with a few strikes there.
Bashkin swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Bashkin. No joy for Pavlis on that attempt.
Bashkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlis. Pavlis gets slowly back to his feet.
Bashkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Pavlis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bashkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pavlis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bashkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pavlis is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mixalis Pavlis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bashkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bashkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bashkin throws a head kick but Pavlis moves out of range.
Pavlis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bashkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavlis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlis decides to stand and escape the position.
Pavlis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bashkin on his heels. He'll look to pass Bashkin's guard now, I'm sure.
Pavlis stands up and waves to Bashkin to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlis has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bashkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pavlis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bashkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pavlis is in Bashkin's guard.
Bashkin pushes Pavlis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bashkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pavlis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mixalis Pavlis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bashkin tries to bum rush Pavlis with a series of wild strikes but Pavlis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bashkin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pavlis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashkin.
Bashkin gets caught flat footed, as Pavlis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bashkin wants to stand but Pavlis is controlling the position.
Pavlis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pavlis looks for a takedown but Bashkin sprawls well.
Bashkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pavlis.
Bashkin throws a right hand that Pavlis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pavlis also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Pavlis or perhaps it was just good defense by Bashkin which made him look bad.
Bashkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavlis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlis shoots in but Bashkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavlis thuds his shin into the meat of Bashkin's side.
Pavlis shoots for a double leg takedown but Bashkin sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bashkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavlis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bashkin pinned against the cage. Bashkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bashkin forces Pavlis back against the cage and clinches.
Pavlis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pavlis decides to stand back up.
Dmitriy Bashkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis rushes Bashkin and presses him up against the cage.
Bashkin is pressed up against the cage. Pavlis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bashkin down to the mat. Bashkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bashkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pavlis circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashkin tries to clinch up.
Bashkin gets tackled into the cage by Pavlis. Pavlis maintains the clinch.
Pavlis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pavlis manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashkin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pavlis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bashkin keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavlis decides to stand back up. Pavlis steps back and let's Bashkin get back to his feet.
No luck for Pavlis with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mixalis Pavlis dominated that second round.
That's time! Pavlis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pavlis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bashkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pavlis prevents Bashkin from getting back to his feet.
Pavlis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlis landing some decent shots from guard.
Pavlis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bashkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bashkin's guard.
Pavlis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bashkin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pavlis is trying to control the action in half guard but Bashkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bashkin wants to get back to his feet.
Bashkin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pavlis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bashkin keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pavlis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mixalis Pavlis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Pavlis with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Bashkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pavlis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bashkin pushes Pavlis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pavlis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bashkin to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlis wants to clinch up but Bashkin keeps it at a distance.
Bashkin throws a head kick that misses
and Pavlis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pavlis.
Pavlis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bashkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mixalis Pavlis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bashkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bashkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pavlis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bashkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin tries to circle away but Pavlis has him pinned against the cage.
Pavlis can't get the takedown.
Mixalis Pavlis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pavlis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pavlis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bashkin stands and steps away. Pavlis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bashkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pavlis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bashkin's waist but Bashkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlis off to one side.
Pavlis shoots in but no luck this time.
Pavlis tries for a takedown but Bashkin circles away easily
and Bashkin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bashkin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pavlis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin is looking to stand up but Pavlis isn't so interested in that idea.
Bashkin keeping full guard, as Pavlis tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlis stops Bashkin from standing up.
Bashkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlis controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mixalis Pavlis.
Nice uppercut there from Bashkin.
Dmitriy Bashkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mixalis Pavlis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavlis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mixalis Pavlis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavlis, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mixalis Pavlis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny McCartny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Turchin (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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny McCartny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Turchin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turchin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCartny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCartny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turchin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turchin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turchin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCartny regains guard immediately.
McCartny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turchin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCartny is looking to stand up but Turchin isn't so interested in that idea.
Turchin trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCartny's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin won't allow McCartny to get back to his feet.
McCartny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCartny scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McCartny tries a head kick but it misses.
McCartny swats away the attempt to clinch by Turchin.
Turchin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turchin moves into the clinch.
Turchin breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turchin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCartny is trying to buck Turchin off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turchin happy to just control the position for now.
McCartny is trying to get back to half guard.
McCartny manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turchin tries to pass to full mount but McCartny defends it.
McCartny tries to get to full guard but Turchin has control of the leg.
McCartny is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turchin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Turchin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Turchin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCartny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCartny throws a head kick but Turchin moves out of range.
Turchin darts in and clinches McCartny up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turchin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCartny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turchin is trying to drag McCartny to the mat but McCartny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turchin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCartny could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short right from Turchin on the inside.
Turchin lands with a light punch inside.
McCartny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCartny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turchin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCartny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Turchin dominated that round.
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.
McCartny misses with a takedown
and Turchin counters with a shoot takedown. McCartny fights it but they end up in guard.
Turchin stays in close to McCartny's body and controls the position.
McCartny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turchin wants to get up but he can't break McCartny's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Turchin tries to free his leg and advance position but McCartny is retaining full guard.
Turchin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turchin content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Turchin.
Turchin gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin gets control of McCartny's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turchin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCartny passes into half guard.
Turchin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McCartny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McCartny 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.
Turchin is trying is best to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turchin tries to roll over but McCartny keeps him under control.
Turchin wants to control but McCartny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turchin is doing well to control the position and prevent McCartny from advancing to side control.
McCartny trying to control the action but Turchin is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCartny is controlling the pace.
That's three 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.
Turchin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCartny.
McCartny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turchin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCartny avoids it really well and circles away.
McCartny shoots in looking for a takedown. Turchin tries to sprawl out of it but McCartny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turchin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny McCartny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartny shoots in for a takedown but Turchin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turchin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turchin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCartny can't keep his opponent in guard - Turchin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turchin is pressing down on McCartny's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCartny is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turchin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Turchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCartny is defended easily by Turchin.
Turchin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turchin tries to advance to mount but McCartny instead regains half guard.
McCartny is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartny moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turchin won't allow McCartny to get back to his feet.
McCartny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Turchin uses it to pass to side control.
Turchin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Turchin closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turchin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCartny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turchin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turchin content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turchin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turchin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCartny has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turchin trying to control the position but McCartny is working away.
McCartny tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turchin tries to advance position but instead McCartny slips a leg back in to half guard.
McCartny trying to control but Turchin postures up.
Turchin wants to get back to his feet.
Turchin looks to land a strike but McCartny avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Turchin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turchin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Turchin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Zarencev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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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, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Larsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zarencev trying to control the action but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Zarencev cracks Larsson with a big elbow.
Zarencev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Larsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zarencev.
Zarencev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Larsson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Zarencev from controlling successfully.
Zarencev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Larsson, up you get!
Zarencev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Larsson to the ground. Zarencev is now in Larsson's guard.
Zarencev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev stands up and waves to Larsson to follow him.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zarencev stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Larsson to get to his feet.
Zarencev closes the distance and clinches.
Larsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zarencev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsson is working an open guard so Zarencev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev pushes Larsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Zarencev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zarencev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zarencev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zarencev trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
Zarencev is looking for a triangle but Larsson pushes his legs off easily.
Zarencev wants to sweep but no luck.
Zarencev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zarencev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zarencev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zarencev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zarencev is working an open guard so Larsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zarencev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larsson's half guard.
Zarencev decides to stand up.
Zarencev moves into the clinch successfully.
Zarencev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artem Zarencev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Zarencev as Larsson shoots in.
Larsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zarencev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zarencev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsson defends it nicely.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Zarencev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson gets tackled into the cage by Zarencev. Zarencev maintains the clinch.
Zarencev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zarencev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larsson is trying to defend but Zarencev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zarencev is thwarting Larsson's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Zarencev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zarencev sprawls well. Zarencev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
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 shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zarencev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zarencev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zarencev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larsson is looking to escape.
Zarencev raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zarencev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larsson is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zarencev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Zarencev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zarencev lands a big elbow.
Larsson is rocked!
Zarencev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Larsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Zarencev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larsson is looking to escape.
Zarencev landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev working for a submission but Larsson is keeping him at bay.
Larsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Larsson is looking to get to half guard.
Larsson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zarencev landing shots from mount.
Larsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zarencev looking to control but Larsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is bucking up trying to escape but Zarencev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zarencev looking to finish Larsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larsson!
Zarencev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zarencev avoids the attempt from Larsson to control.
Zarencev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zarencev working for a guillotine from mount but Larsson is in no mood to give up.
Zarencev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zarencev lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev looking to control but Larsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarencev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zarencev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Larsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Larsson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Larsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zarencev has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Larsson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artem Zarencev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Kern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcel Kern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Barrow!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kern tries to sprawl but Barrow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kern wants to control but Barrow is keeping busy.
Kern looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kern taking some punishment here, with Barrow in his half guard.
Barrow decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Barrow throws a right hand that Kern ducks under and follows up with a left that Kern also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kern, as that shot connected.
Barrow throws a left that rocks Kern and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Barrow dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kern regain composure!
Kern is rocked!
It looks like Marcel Kern has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrow stands up.
Oh Kern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrow lands with a right and another and another! Kern is in big trouble! Barrow lands again and this time it's lights out for Kern! A quality knockout there for Barrow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Barrow!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Bunoyan 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunoyan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bunoyan lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bunoyan stands and throws Borg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Borg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bunoyan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bunoyan controlling from mount.
Borg has given up his back here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunoyan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
It looks like Mark Borg has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borg tries to break free.
Borg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Bunoyan controlling from the back.
Bunoyan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Borg taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bunoyan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Bunoyan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Subbotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Orlov 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 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, Vladimir Subbotin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Orlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Subbotin's guard.
Subbotin wants to stand up but Orlov is controlling him.
Subbotin pushes Orlov off and gets back to his feet.
Subbotin gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch.
Orlov jumps guard.
Subbotin passes Orlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orlov moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov working a defensive guard here.
Subbotin passes Orlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Subbotin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Subbotin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Subbotin prevents Orlov from standing back up.
Orlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orlov looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Subbotin prevents Orlov from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Subbotin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt - Subbotin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Subbotin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin fails to land the takedown.
Subbotin leaves Orlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Subbotin dives in and scores a takedown into Orlov's guard.
Subbotin thows a big elbow that misses.
Subbotin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orlov's guard.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Subbotin is controlling well.
Subbotin stops Orlov from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin winds up and cracks Orlov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Orlov has hold of Subbotin's hands but Subbotin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Subbotin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orlov defends it well.
Subbotin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Subbotin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orlov defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subbotin controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Subbotin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Subbotin moves out of range easily.
Orlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orlov tries to bum rush Subbotin with a series of wild strikes but Subbotin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orlov shoots in for a double leg but Subbotin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vladimir Subbotin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Subbotin swivels and escapes.
Orlov lands with a nice combination. Subbotin backs away looking to recover.
Subbotin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Subbotin stands up and beckons Orlov to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Subbotin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orlov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbotin is pushing down on Orlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Subbotin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vladimir Subbotin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Subbotin trying to control the pace.
Orlov moves into full guard.
Orlov working a defensive guard here.
Subbotin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is looking to stand up but Subbotin isn't so interested in that idea.
Subbotin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladimir Subbotin.
Subbotin tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Subbotin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Subbotin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Subbotin wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladimir Subbotin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Orlov.
Subbotin avoids the head kick by Orlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov shoots and misses
and Subbotin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orlov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subbotin is one step ahead there.
Subbotin postures up and lands a big shot to Orlov's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subbotin wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Subbotin won't allow Orlov to get back to his feet.
Subbotin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Subbotin defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin preventing the sweep.
Subbotin lands a couple of elbows.
Subbotin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subbotin stands up and waves to Orlov to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Subbotin dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Subbotin circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Subbotin down.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Subbotin circles away.
Subbotin has Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Subbotin scoring with some ground and pound.
Subbotin trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbotin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Orlov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Orlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Subbotin is keeping the position for now.
Orlov won't allow Subbotin to sweep him here.
Orlov being controlled here momentarily.
Subbotin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orlov wants to stand but Subbotin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Orlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Subbotin struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Subbotin closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Subbotin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Subbotin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Subbotin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Subbotin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subbotin is one step ahead there.
Subbotin stays in close to Orlov's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to keep a closed guard but Subbotin is proving a slippery customer.
Orlov wants to improve his position but instead Subbotin has moved into half guard.
Subbotin slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Subbotin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Subbotin!
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