PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Valianovkavic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borje Burman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Valianovkavic
vs
Burman

163 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Valianovkavic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Borje Burman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valianovkavic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Valianovkavic backs off Burman throws a huge counter combo but Valianovkavic manages to avoid it all.
Burman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valianovkavic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valianovkavic tries a head kick but it misses.
Valianovkavic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burman defends it nicely.
Burman shoots in for a double leg but Valianovkavic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Valianovkavic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valianovkavic lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valianovkavic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valianovkavic unloads with some shots from mount but Burman bucks and avoids them well.
Valianovkavic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valianovkavic with good strikes from the mount here!
Valianovkavic controlling his opponent.
Valianovkavic throwing strikes here but Burman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burman tries to reverse the position but Valianovkavic maintains control.
Valianovkavic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Valianovkavic controlling the pace for now.
Valianovkavic lands a big elbow.
Valianovkavic controlling from mount.
Valianovkavic lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valianovkavic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valianovkavic trying to control but Burman is having none of it.
Valianovkavic prevents Burman from getting the reversal.
Burman blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valianovkavic trying to control but Burman is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valianovkavic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Valianovkavic trying to control but Burman is having none of it.
Valianovkavic controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Valianovkavic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Valianovkavic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burman did well to prevent Valianovkavic getting side control.
Valianovkavic wants to control but Burman is keeping him busy.
Burman wants to improve his position but Valianovkavic is controlling well.
Valianovkavic 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.
Valianovkavic controlling the action here.

Valianovkavic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Burman to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Valianovkavic scores with a takedown into Burman's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valianovkavic wants to control from the top but Burman keeps moving.

Valianovkavic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valianovkavic has managed to get both his arms back between Burman's legs - danger averted.
Valianovkavic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valianovkavic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burman keeping moving, preventing Valianovkavic from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valianovkavic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valianovkavic sprawls well. Valianovkavic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burman gets slowly back to his feet.
Burman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valianovkavic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burman counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valianovkavic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burman's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valianovkavic connects with a nice short shot to Burman's temple.
Valianovkavic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Valianovkavic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burman!
Burman is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valianovkavic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valianovkavic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valianovkavic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valianovkavic breaks from Burman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burman is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valianovkavic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burman is looking to escape.
Valianovkavic punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Valianovkavic 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. This is the final round!

Valianovkavic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valianovkavic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Burman backs away, Valianovkavic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Valianovkavic gets the takedown into side control.
Valianovkavic in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Valianovkavic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Valianovkavic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Valianovkavic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burman can do to turn this around?
Valianovkavic is looking to take a break and control but Burman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burman stops Valianovkavic from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valianovkavic connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valianovkavic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Valianovkavic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Valianovkavic controls the position from side control.
Valianovkavic wants to control but Burman is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burman is looking for a sweep.

Valianovkavic decides to stand back up.
Burman dives in for a single leg takedown but Valianovkavic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valianovkavic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valianovkavic darts in looking for a takedown but Burman gets double underhooks and turns Valianovkavic into the cage.
Burman throws a combination. Valianovkavic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Valianovkavic gets a takedown into half guard.
Burman is staying active underneath Valianovkavic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valianovkavic controlling the pace.
Valianovkavic trying to control from half guard but Burman is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Valianovkavic seems to be looking for submissions.
Valianovkavic wants to take a breather but Burman is having none of it.
Maximus Valianovkavic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burman tries to roll over but Valianovkavic keeps him under control.
Valianovkavic trying to mount his opponent but Burman defends it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borje Burman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Valianovkavic has Burman up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Valianovkavic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valianovkavic, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Valianovkavic!