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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kullervo throws the left hand but Orellana avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Orellana gets a clinch.
Kullervo gets through Orellana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orellana scores a nice knee to the body.
Kullervo stalling against the cage.
Orellana scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orellana obliges.
Orellana has Kullervo pressed against the cage, preventing Kullervo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Orellana throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Kullervo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kullervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orellana is defending well for now.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orellanas head.
Orellana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Orellana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Orellana blocks it.
Orellana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orellana blocks an uppercut.
Orellana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kullervo is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kullervo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orellana's brow.
Kullervo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kullervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orellana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kullervo's brow.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Orellana throws knees to the body.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
Orellana trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Kullervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orellana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orellana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kullervo's brow.
Kullervo crunches a lovely knee into Orellana's ribcage.
Orellana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kullervo is defending well for now.
Orellana blocking some punches.
#BC#
Kullervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orellana slips a jab from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Kullervo rushes Orellana and presses him up against the cage.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Orellana throws knees to the body.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orellana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kullervo's efforts to push away.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike from Orellana.
#T3#
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike.
Kullervo managing to block the knees to the body from Orellana.
Kullervo misses with the head strike.
Kullervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike from Orellana.
A right handed body shot lands from Kullervo.
Orellana trying to land knees to the body.
Kullervo dodges an elbow strike from Orellana.
Kullervo works on Orellana's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orellana throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike.
Orellana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4##BC#
Kullervo manages to break the clinch.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orellana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orellana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orellana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kullervo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Monty Orellana has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orellana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Kullervo as he connects with a hook.
Kullervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Orellana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kullervo missing with a left hand there. Orellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orellana tries to clinch up but Kullervo circles away and keeps his distance.
As Orellana looks to move away, Kullervo throws a big counter combo but Orellana just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kullervo cracks Orellana with a good jab.
Kullervo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orellana momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orellana 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.
Orellana tries to clinch but Kullervo is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Kullervo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orellana wants to clinch.
Kullervo jabs at Orellana's body.#T1#
Kullervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orellana.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orellana is looking to clinch.
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kullervo!
Kullervo lands with a hook. Orellana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kullervo lands a high kick!
Kullervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orellana can do to turn this around?
Orellana avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Orellana avoids the head kick by Kullervo.
Orellana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Orellana closes the distance and clinches.
Orellana lands an elbow just above Kullervo 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orellana lands a nice elbow.
Kullervo avoids the elbow strike from Orellana, against the cage.
Orellana throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo lands with a nice body kick.
Kullervo throws out a loose jab but Orellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orellana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orellana blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kullervo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kullervo throws a hook but Orellana blocks it.
Orellana feints a counter leg kick.
Kullervo scores with a spinning back kick!
Kullervo scores with a hook.
Orellana moves in looking to clinch but Kullervo pushes him off.
Kullervo works Orellana's body with a nice hook.
Orellana is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Orellana drives through and clinches with Kullervo against the cage.
Kullervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orellana avoids the damage to the body.
Orellana avoids a wild elbow strike from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orellana.
Kullervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Orellana won't want to take too many of those.#T4##BC#
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Orellana closes the distance and pushes Kullervo back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orellana.
Orellana throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orellana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kullervo managing to block the knees to the body from Orellana.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orellana.
Orellana avoids the elbow strike from Kullervo, against the cage.
#BC#
Kullervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kullervo throws a series of punches but Orellana avoids them all with ease.
Orellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kullervo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orellana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kullervo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kullervo throws a wild body kick that Orellana sees coming a mile off.
Orellana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Orellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orellana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kullervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Orellana has closed the distance and engaged Kullervo in a clinch.
Orellana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kullervo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orellana up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo slowing the pace effectively.
Orellana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Kullervo works on Orellana's body with a couple of short punches.
Orellana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kullervo.
#BC#
Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kullervo punishes Orellana's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Kullervo has managed to clinch.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kullervo trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orellana trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orellana tries to clinch up.#T2#
Orellana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kullervo connects with a body shot that sends Orellana's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Kullervo. Beautiful body shot.
Orellana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Kullervo takes the fight into the clinch.
Monty Orellana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orellana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kullervo stuns Orellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orellana tries to clinch there but Kullervo circles away.
Kullervo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kullervo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orellana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kullervo stuns Orellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Orellana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orellana is looking to clinch but Kullervo is avoiding it.
Kalle Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Orellana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kullervo to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Kullervo lands a left and a right that send Orellana crashing to the mat, dazed. Kullervo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Orellana is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Monty Orellana's cut even more.#KD#
Kullervo lands a big uppercut and Orellana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Orellana looks OK. Kullervo waves Orellana back to his feet!
Orellana is still on wobbly legs! Can Kullervo finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orellana walks straight into a right hand from Kullervo - that's dropped him! Kullervo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Orellana from any more punishment! Orellana complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalle Kullervo!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Orellana.
Orellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Orellana thows a leg kick but Pedrosian checks it
and Pedrosian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orellana's knee momentarily.
Pedrosian misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Pedrosian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedrosian throws an elbow that misses.
Pedrosian avoiding damage.
#TD#
Pedrosian jumps guard and drags Orellana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pedrosian trying to control the position.
Orellana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orellana postures up.
#T1#
Orellana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Let's hope that Orellana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orellana has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orellana blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orellana's sensitive parts.
Pedrosian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Pedrosian clinches with his opponent.
Orellana is pressed up against the cage. Pedrosian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orellana down to the mat. Orellana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orellana throws a leg kick that misses.
Pedrosian feinted with a counter takedown.
Orellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedrosian moves away.
It appears Pedrosian was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Pedrosian clinches.
Pedrosian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Pedrosian breaks from the clinch.
Orellana connects with a solid leg kick.
Orellana thumps Pedrosian with a low kick.#T3#
A head kick misses from Pedrosian.
Orellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedrosian was well out of range. Poor timing from Orellana.
Orellana misses with a wild body shot.
Pedrosian is looking for a counter combo.
Orellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedrosian.
Good work by Pedrosian as he checks the leg kick.
Orellana throws a body punch but Pedrosian moves out of range. #KD#
Pedrosian lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Pedrosian takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Monty Orellana has been cut.
Orellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pedrosian. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orellana wants to slow Pedrosian down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Orellana gets caught flat footed, as Pedrosian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pedrosian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pedrosian has knee on belly momentarily but Orellana bucks him off and regains half guard.
Pedrosian wants to take a breather but Orellana is having none of it. #SUB#
Orellana is defending against the submission attempts here by Pedrosian.
#T4#
Pedrosian stalling away here and it's allowed Orellana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orellana keeping moving, preventing Pedrosian from controlling successfully.
Pedrosian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orellana keeping moving, preventing Pedrosian from controlling successfully.
Orellana keeping full guard, as Pedrosian tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Orellana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orellana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pedrosian.
Orellana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pedrosian rather than just go for the knockout.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but Orellana is having none of it.
Pedrosian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orellana. Orellana obviously looking to wear him down.
Orellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedrosian.
Orellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pedrosian darts in looking for a takedown but Orellana gets double underhooks and turns Pedrosian into the cage.
Pedrosian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Orellana moves out of range easily.
Orellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian checks a leg kick nicely.
Orellana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pedrosian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pedrosian has managed to clinch.
Pedrosian tries to pull guard but Orellana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pedrosian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pedrosian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orellana can do to turn this around?
Pedrosian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orellana blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Pedrosian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedrosian is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Pedrosian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedrosian slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Orellana manages to break the clinch.
Monty Orellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orellana throws a leg kick which misses Pedrosian's front leg but catches the back leg as Pedrosian tries to avoid it.
Orellana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pedrosian checks it well.
Pedrosian blocks a low kick nicely.
As Orellana looks to move away, Pedrosian throws a big counter combo but Orellana just gets out of the way.
Pedrosian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pedrosian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Pedrosian lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Pedrosian takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Orellana is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Pedrosian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orellana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Orellana is still in real trouble! Can Pedrosian finish him?
Pedrosian wants to control from the top but Orellana keeps moving.
Pedrosian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orellana is keeping the position for now.
Orellana seems to have recovered his senses.
Orellana keeping moving, preventing Pedrosian from controlling successfully. #T2#
Orellana looking for a sweep. Not yet Orellana, not yet.
Orellana is still trying to improve position.
Pedrosian trying to control but Orellana is working from the bottom.
Pedrosian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orellana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Orellana keeping full guard, as Pedrosian tries to pass.
Pedrosian trying to control but Orellana is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monty Orellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedrosian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orellana defends well and Pedrosian ends up having to push Orellana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Orellana misses with a body punch
enabling Pedrosian to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Monty Orellana's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pedrosian misses with a takedown attempt - Orellana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orellana blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Orellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedrosian manages to avoid it.
Orellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pedrosian.
Orellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Pedrosian drives through and clinches with Orellana against the cage.
Pedrosian tries a knee to the head but Orellana blocks it.
Pedrosian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pedrosian working Orellana over with knees to the body.
Orellana is breathing heavily.
Pedrosian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pedrosian.#T4#
Pedrosian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orellana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedrosian is working for takedown but Orellana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pedrosian is working for takedown but Orellana is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Pedrosian breaks from the clinch.
Orellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedrosian was well out of range. Poor timing from Orellana.
Pedrosian checks a leg kick.#TD#
Orellana tries to sprawl but Pedrosian drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Orellana pushes Pedrosian off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orellana connects with a body shot.
Orellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Pedrosian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but Orellana blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monty Orellana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orellana tries to bum rush Pedrosian with a series of wild strikes but Pedrosian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pedrosian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tim Pedrosian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orellana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pedrosian doesn't manage to clinch there - Orellana circles away.
Orellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Orellana misses.
Pedrosian fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Orellana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orellana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orellana. Pedrosian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tim Pedrosian is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pedrosian.
Orellana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Pedrosian scores with a takedown into Orellana's guard.#ES2#
Orellana uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedrosian lands a high kick!
#CUT#
The cut above Monty Orellana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1##KD#
Pedrosian lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Pedrosian takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#TD#
Pedrosian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orellana to the mat! Orellana manages to get full guard.
Orellana wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pedrosian manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orellana won't allow Pedrosian to pass to mount.
Pedrosian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orellana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pedrosian prevents Orellana from improving his position.#SUB#
Pedrosian is looking for a kimura here.
Monty Orellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orellana is not content to let Pedrosian control the position.
Tim Pedrosian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pedrosian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pedrosian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orellana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Pedrosian is looking to advance position but Orellana won't allow it.
Pedrosian is stalling here. Orellana is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pedrosian seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orellana has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pedrosian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pedrosian trying to remain calm as Orellana controls from the top position.#T4#
Orellana is putting a hurting on Pedrosian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pedrosian is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Orellana is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Orellana punching from mount but Pedrosian doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Orellana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pedrosian because Orellana loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Orellana working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Monty Orellana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pedrosian is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Tim Pedrosian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pedrosian, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Pedrosian!
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