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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Sherstikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maks Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Sherstikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maks Smirnov's chin.

Sherstikov
vs
Smirnov

180 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

210 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Sherstikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maks Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherstikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Sherstikov shoots in for a double leg but Smirnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sherstikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sherstikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smirnov.

Sherstikov gets caught flat footed, as Smirnov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sherstikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Sherstikov is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherstikov wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Smirnov preventing the sweep.
Sherstikov controls Smirnov momentarily but Smirnov frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Sherstikov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sherstikov circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smirnov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sherstikov counters with a slapping leg kick.

Sherstikov tries to sprawl but Smirnov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sherstikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherstikov is positioning himself well to prevent Smirnov advancing to mount.
Sherstikov really is a fat lump.
Sherstikov tries to get to full guard but Smirnov has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sherstikov is trying to control but Smirnov manages to pass to mount!
Sherstikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherstikov is looking to improve his position but Smirnov isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Sherstikov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four 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.
Smirnov controlling the pace for now.
Sherstikov is bucking up trying to escape but Smirnov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sherstikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smirnov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherstikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Smirnov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smirnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sherstikov tries to avoid it but Smirnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sherstikov to the ground. Sherstikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sherstikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sherstikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smirnov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smirnov keeping hold of Sherstikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Sherstikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Smirnov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smirnov keeping control of the position.
Sherstikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Sherstikov moves out of range.
Smirnov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sherstikov counters with a shoot takedown. Smirnov fights it but they end up in guard.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Sherstikov from controlling successfully.
Sherstikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smirnov's guard.
Sherstikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sherstikov won't allow Smirnov to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smirnov working Sherstikov over with strikes here.
Sherstikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Smirnov looking for a guillotine from mount but Sherstikov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherstikov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sherstikov is trying to escape the mount.
Sherstikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherstikov can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smirnov trying to control but Sherstikov is having none of it.
Sherstikov wants to control but Smirnov is having none of it.

Smirnov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sherstikov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Sherstikov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sherstikov gets a clinch.

Smirnov jumps guard and drags Sherstikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnov controlling Sherstikov's posture.
Sherstikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smirnov is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherstikov pushes down on Smirnov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smirnov is trying to stand up here but Sherstikov is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherstikov controlling the action here.
Smirnov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherstikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smirnov keeps working.
Sherstikov throwing shots but Smirnov is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sherstikov wants to get back to his feet.
Sherstikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sherstikov is keen to just control but Smirnov is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrei Sherstikov.
Sherstikov misses with a takedown
and Smirnov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sherstikov is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov shoots in for a double leg but Sherstikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sherstikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smirnov will feel that in the morning.
Sherstikov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smirnov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smirnov is looking to clinch but Sherstikov is avoiding it.

Sherstikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smirnov did well to prevent Sherstikov getting side control.
Sherstikov has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Smirnov works to full guard.
Smirnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet but Sherstikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherstikov wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sherstikov looking to sit in guard and control but Smirnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sherstikov is working an open guard so Smirnov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Smirnov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smirnov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maks Smirnov.
I think Smirnov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Smirnov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Sharmai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Bunoyan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bunoyan
vs
Sharmai

170 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pavel Sharmai!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunoyan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunoyan wants it to stay on the feet.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!

Bunoyan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bunoyan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sharmai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sharmai trying to control but Bunoyan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sharmai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bunoyan biding his time, controlling Sharmai.
Sharmai is in bad spot here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunoyan controlling from the back.
Bunoyan scores with punches from the back.
Bunoyan has good solid back control here.
Bunoyan gets his hands free as Sharmai looks to control.
Sharmai is taking damage to the body and head.

Bunoyan is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sharmai has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bunoyan has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sharmai taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bunoyan doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Bunoyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Andreev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Andreev
vs
Bashkin

170 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Vladimir Andreev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!

Bashkin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andreev is being controlled here.

Bashkin stands up.
Andreev fails with the takedown

and Bashkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andreev's guard.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.

Bashkin stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bashkin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andreev's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bashkin drops back looking for a leg! Andreev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andreev manages to kick Bashkin off! Bashkin jumps back into Andreev's guard.
Andreev is trying to keep Bashkin in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bashkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bashkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andreev, up you get!
Andreev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Bashkin circles away easily

so Bashkin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Bashkin controlling him for the moment.
Andreev is trying to control the position but Bashkin postures up.
Bashkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andreev is proving hard to escape from.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bashkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andreev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bashkin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashkin distracts Andreev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev really is a fat lump.

Bashkin stands and steps away. Andreev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt

and Bashkin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andreev!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bashkin avoids the attempt from Andreev to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bashkin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Andreev working to try and regain half guard.

Andreev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bashkin.

Bashkin stands up from mount. Strange move.

Andreev tries to sprawl but Bashkin drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashkin thows a huge punch but Andreev dodges it nicely.
Andreev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bashkin wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy.

Bashkin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Andreev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bashkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dmitriy Bashkin!