PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julle Hallava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallava comes to the cage accompanied by Kotiteollisuus - Iankaikkinen. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hallava
vs
Maximov

190 cm
20
206 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

182 cm
22
211 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julle Hallava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov tries to clinch but Hallava moves away

and Hallava counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hallava.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hallava accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hallava keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximov's head.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Hallava is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maximov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hallava throws a big right hand that misses.
Hallava lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maximov wants to stand up but Hallava is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallava postures up and lands a big shot to Maximov's brow.
Maximov wants to stand but Hallava is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maximov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maximov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hallava wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving.
Hallava stops Maximov from standing up.
Maximov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallava working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maximov's head.
Hallava won't allow Maximov to get back to his feet.
Hallava trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava stops Maximov from standing up.
Maximov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hallava. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hallava throws a big right hand that misses.
Hallava with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hallava won't allow Maximov to get back to his feet.
Maximov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maximov is looking to stand up but Hallava isn't so interested in that idea.
Hallava trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hallava postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hallava loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maximov wants to stand up but Hallava is controlling him.
Hallava postures up in Maximov's guard and throws a big left but Maximov blocks it.
Hallava looking to pass the guard.
Hallava loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hallava wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving.
Hallava is working Maximov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hallava's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallava trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hallava stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hallava is controlling him.
Hallava throwing strikes from guard but Maximov blocks nicely.
Hallava stops Maximov from standing up.
Hallava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hallava won't allow Maximov to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hallava accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maximov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hallava postures up in Maximov's guard and throws a big left but Maximov blocks it.
Hallava is in close to Maximov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving.
Maximov wants to stand up but Hallava is controlling him.
Hallava trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hallava accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hallava throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallava throwing strikes but missing.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hallava is controlling him.
Maximov has momentary wrist control but Hallava slips an elbow through the middle.
Maximov wants to stand and escape but Hallava is having none of it.
Hallava with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hallava trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.

Maximov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hallava misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximov.
A body shot lands from Maximov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallava lands with a light punch inside.
Hallava can't find room to land a body shot as Maximov controls the action.
Maximov blocks an elbow strike.
Hallava takes a shot to the head.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hallava pushes Maximov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximov lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Hallava.
Hallava pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximov scores with a shot to the side of Hallava's head.
Maximov blocks the elbow strike.
Maximov misses with a body punch.

Hallava ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hallava no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julle Hallava dominated that round.
That's time! Hallava's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallava paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maximov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hallava circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hallava avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallava throws a body kick that misses.
Hallava misses with a body kick.
Drago Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Hallava.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallava swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximov tries to clinch up but Hallava circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallava looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hallava looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximov is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallava. That's going to slow Maximov down.
We've been told by Hallava's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hallava lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maximov takes a step back to recover.
Hallava lands a head kick. Maximov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a low kick.
Hallava circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hallava decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maximov's guard.
Maximov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hallava controls the pace.
Maximov wants to stand and escape but Hallava is having none of it.
Hallava with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hallava lands a couple of digs.
Hallava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Hallava postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hallava throwing strikes but missing.
Hallava stops Maximov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallava trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.
Hallava postures up and lands a big shot to Maximov's brow.
Maximov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maximov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hallava throwing strikes but missing.
Maximov keeping moving, preventing Hallava from controlling successfully.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Hallava is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hallava trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hallava 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.
Hallava postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hallava is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximov has wrist control.
Maximov is looking to stand up but Hallava isn't so interested in that idea.
Hallava lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hallava manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is trying to stand.
Hallava lands with a punch from half guard.
Hallava takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maximov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hallava stops Maximov from getting back to his feet.
Maximov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maximov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maximov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maximov is breathing heavily.
Hallava scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maximov pushes Hallava off looking to stand but Hallava dives back in and keeps control.
Hallava works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hallava cracks Maximov with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hallava connects with a decent elbow.
Hallava scores with a couple of short elbows.

Maximov is rocked!
Hallava is putting a hurting on Maximov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maximov is still in real trouble! Can Hallava finish him?
Hallava lands some shots froms side control.
Maximov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hallava has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maximov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hallava lands a nice forearm strike.
Hallava lands a few punches from side control.
Hallava throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Hallava wants to control but Maximov is keeping him busy.
Hallava in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hallava sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maximov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hallava scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julle Hallava dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hallava throws out a powerful jab.
Hallava is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximov.
Hallava connects with a body shot that sends Maximov's belly button to the back.
Maximov tries to clinch up

and Hallava counters with a shoot takedown. Maximov fights it but they end up in guard.
Hallava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hallava landing some decent shots from guard.
Hallava chips away with some ground and pound.
Hallava throwing strikes but missing.
Hallava missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallava wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving.
Maximov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hallava stands up over Maximov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hallava throws a big elbow that misses.
Hallava connects with a couple of short punches.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Hallava is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Julle Hallava overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava looking to pass the guard.
Maximov keeping moving, preventing Hallava from controlling successfully.
Hallava won't allow Maximov to get back to his feet.
Hallava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hallava postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hallava prevents Maximov from getting back to his feet.
Hallava throws a big elbow that misses.
Hallava working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hallava scoring with some ground and pound.
Maximov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hallava is controlling him.
Hallava throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallava postures up in Maximov's guard and throws a big left but Maximov blocks it.
Hallava distracts Maximov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov wants to stand but Hallava is controlling the position.
Hallava is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximov can do to turn this around?
Hallava scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallava trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.
Maximov is looking to stand up but Hallava isn't so interested in that idea.
Maximov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallava lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maximov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hallava.
Hallava prevents Maximov from getting back to his feet.
Hallava trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallava prevents Maximov from getting back to his feet.
Hallava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hallava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hallava throwing strikes from guard but Maximov blocks nicely.
Hallava works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maximov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maximov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maximov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hallava scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hallava prevents Maximov from standing back up.
Hallava thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maximov's head.
Hallava is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hallava throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hallava scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hallava thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hallava takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov tries to kick Hallava off but Hallava keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hallava thows a huge punch but Maximov dodges it nicely.
Hallava lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maximov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hallava is looking to take a break and control but Maximov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drago Maximov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallava is really struggling to control Maximov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hallava scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maximov tries to kick Hallava off but Hallava keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hallava slips a nice elbow through Maximov's hands, connecting with Maximov's forehead.
Hallava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maximov has hold of Hallava's hands but Hallava slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hallava sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximov defending well though.
Hallava prevents Maximov from standing back up.
Hallava drops an elbow to the side of Maximov's head.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hallava working over Maximov with some ground and pound. Maximov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maximov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hallava.
Hallava is nestled in close to Maximov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hallava drops an elbow to the side of Maximov's head.
Hallava looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julle Hallava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hallava, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julle Hallava!
Julle Hallava bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.