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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perkele Saatana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allessandro Vasiliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasiliev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "The Hand That Feeds" by NIN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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248 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perkele Saatana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allessandro Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saatana.
Saatana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasiliev's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vasiliev throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saatana trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saatana wants to stand but Vasiliev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saatana trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saatana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saatana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasiliev pulls Saatana in close to prevent any damage.
Saatana postures up in Vasiliev's guard and throws a big left but Vasiliev blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Saatana from controlling successfully.
Vasiliev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasiliev can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Perkele Saatana just wasn't active enough.
Vasiliev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saatana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasiliev sprawls well. Vasiliev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saatana gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkele Saatana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vasiliev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasiliev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saatana is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev throws an elbow that misses. Saatana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasiliev's guard. Nice move by Saatana!
Saatana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vasiliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saatana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasiliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasiliev, not yet.
Vasiliev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saatana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasiliev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasiliev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasiliev!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saatana is trying to get back to his feet.
Saatana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev staying calm.
Vasiliev wants to control for a moment but Saatana uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vasiliev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saatana defending well though.
Vasiliev drops an elbow to the side of Saatana's head.
Saatana wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasiliev in particular looking to stall.
Vasiliev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saatana tries to get to full guard but Vasiliev has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vasiliev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saatana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasiliev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allessandro Vasiliev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vasiliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Saatana.
Vasiliev lands a glancing blow to the side of Saatana's head.
Saatana closes the distance but Vasiliev moves to the side
and Vasiliev counters with a single leg into guard. Saatana didn't expect that.
Vasiliev 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.
Vasiliev won't allow Saatana to get back to his feet.
Vasiliev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasiliev stops Saatana from standing up.
Vasiliev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vasiliev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saatana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saatana has control of Vasiliev's left arm, preventing Vasiliev from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev is looking to stand up but Saatana won't let him.
Allessandro Vasiliev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasiliev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saatana gets caught napping as Vasiliev dives in and scores a takedown. Saatana manages to retain guard.
Saatana keeping full guard, as Vasiliev tries to pass.
Saatana can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasiliev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saatana trying to hold on to Vasiliev's head to control him but Vasiliev postures up.
Vasiliev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev is looking to advance position but Saatana won't allow it.
Vasiliev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saatana is looking to control Vasiliev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saatana avoid being mounted?
Vasiliev moves into full mount! Saatana won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasiliev lands a big elbow.
Saatana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saatana blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vasiliev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vasiliev content just to control the position here.
Saatana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Vasiliev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vasiliev lands a nice shot to the head.
Vasiliev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Saatana has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Saatana!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saatana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasiliev is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allessandro Vasiliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saatana tries to clinch but Vasiliev moves out of range.
Vasiliev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saatana sprawls well. Saatana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasiliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Saatana.
Saatana shoots in for a takedown but Vasiliev shows good takedown defense.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vasiliev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saatana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vasiliev stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saatana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasiliev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saatana is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasiliev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vasiliev is working for a kimura but Saatana is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasiliev stalling.
Saatana regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatana keeping full guard, as Vasiliev tries to pass.
Vasiliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Saatana stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasiliev. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet.
Saatana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasiliev as he jumps to the side.
Vasiliev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saatana avoids it really well and circles away.
Perkele Saatana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allessandro Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saatana clinches up against the cage.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Saatana holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasiliev drops back down to his feet.
Perkele Saatana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saatana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasiliev is defending well for now.
Saatana with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev tries to break free but Saatana pushes him back against the cage.
Saatana pulls guard.
Vasiliev looking to sit in guard and control but Saatana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vasiliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasiliev, not yet.
Saatanais looking to pass into half guard but Vasiliev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vasiliev is in guard.
Vasiliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saatana wants to stand and escape but Vasiliev is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasiliev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saatana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasiliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasiliev 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saatana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasiliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allessandro Vasiliev.
I've got Vasiliev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allessandro Vasiliev!
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