HFA AGP 2011finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Fedorov
vs
Colombo

186 cm
23
200 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

181 cm
27
201 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Colombo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colombo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Mihail Fedorov has been cut.

Fedorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colombo, pushing him back against the cage.
Colombo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Fedorov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Fedorov has picked Colombo up - he's going for a ride! Fedorov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fedorov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Colombo wants to improve his position but Fedorov is controlling well.
Fedorov throwing shots but Colombo is blocking nicely.
Fedorov working Colombo over with strikes.
Colombo trying to control but Fedorov postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fedorov is staying active.
Fedorov 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.
Fedorov wants to control but Colombo is keeping him busy.

Fedorov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Colombo wants to control but Fedorov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Colombo is looking to improve his position.
Colombo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fedorov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo trying to control but Fedorov postures up.
Fedorov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colombo is looking to improve his position.

Fedorov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fedorov is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colombo wants to get back to full guard.
Fedorov working over Colombo with some ground and pound. Colombo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo is looking for a sweep. Fedorov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fedorov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Colombo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colombo wants to improve his position but Fedorov is controlling well.
Fedorov controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mihail Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Colombo tries to clinch up.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colombo as he avoids it easily.
Colombo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Colombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colombo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mihail Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colombo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colombo wants it to stay on the feet.
Colombo fails with the takedown.
Colombo tries to clinch up.
Colombo throws a sloppy head kick

and Fedorov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Colombo is working for takedown but Fedorov is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colombo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colombo looks gassed!
Fedorov can't get the takedown.
Colombo misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedorov tries to break free but Colombo pushes him back against the cage.
Fedorov gets underhooks to prevent Colombo's takedown attempt.

Fedorov gets control of Colombo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fedorov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mihail Fedorov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mihail Fedorov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Colombo throws a head kick that misses.
Fedorov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Colombo gets tackled into the cage by Fedorov. Fedorov maintains the clinch.
Colombo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedorov pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Fedorov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Colombo is looking to sweep but instead, Fedorov has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fedorov lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov moves nicely into side control.
Mihail Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fedorov gets to mount! Colombo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fedorov is looking to work his way around to Colombo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Colombo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Colombo is in a horrible position here. Fedorov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Fedorov has hold of Colombo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Colombo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo tries to hold on but Fedorov pushes him away.
Colombo is squirming around, avoiding Fedorov's attempts to control the action.
Colombo is bucking up trying to escape but Fedorov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fedorov fails to take his opponent's back.
Colombo wants to hold on but Fedorov pushes him away.
Colombo is looking to improve his position but Fedorov isn't that keen on the idea.

Fedorov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colombo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov has his arm under Colombo's chin here. Game over son! Fedorov squeezes tightly and Colombo is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mihail Fedorov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Orlov
vs
Bashkin

200 cm
20
245 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

180 cm
26
250 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bashkin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Orlov lands a big head kick that sends Bashkin tumbling to the mat! Orlov takes a step backwards and waves Bashkin back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Dmitriy Bashkin has been cut.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bashkin circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a body punch but Bashkin moves out of range.
Bashkin swinging wildly here.
Orlov shoots in for a takedown but Bashkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Bashkin is rocked!
Dmitriy Bashkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Orlov lands a huge takedown. Bashkin is out but the ref is slow to react and Orlov lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Bashkin lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Orlov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Turchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Subbotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Subbotin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Turchin's chin.

Turchin
vs
Subbotin

195 cm
20
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

195 cm
20
250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Turchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Subbotin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subbotin defending well as Turchin loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Subbotin.
Turchin lands a head kick!

It looks like Vladimir Subbotin has been cut.

Turchin tries to sprawl but Subbotin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turchin is trying to control but can't.
Turchin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Subbotin in particular looking to stall.

Turchin is defending against the submission attempts here by Subbotin.
Turchin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Subbotin is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbotin prevents Turchin from standing back up.
Turchin wants to get back to full guard.
Turchin is holding on to half guard well.
Subbotin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turchin keeps working.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turchin avoids the head kick by Subbotin.
Subbotin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turchin looks for a takedown but Subbotin sprawls well.
Subbotin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turchin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Subbotin shoots in and bounces Turchin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Subbotin wants to get up but he can't break Turchin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Subbotin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turchin is trying to control the position but Subbotin postures up.
Subbotin trying to control the position from guard on top but Turchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vladimir Subbotin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Subbotin throws a head kick that misses.
Subbotin looks gassed!

Turchin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subbotin keeping moving, preventing Turchin from controlling successfully.
Subbotin working a defensive guard but Turchin passes into half guard.
Turchin is thwarting Subbotin's attempts to control the position.
Subbotin is staying active underneath Turchin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turchin prevents Subbotin from improving his position.
Subbotin wants to control but Turchin is keeping busy.
Turchin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Subbotin keeps working.

We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Turchin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice sprawl there from Turchin as Subbotin shoots in.

Turchin closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subbotin letting Turchin take a breather here.

Turchin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Turchin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Subbotin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Subbotin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Subbotin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Subbotin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turchin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Subbotin.
Ivan Turchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Subbotin.

Turchin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turchin working away.

Turchin is working to tighten is grip on Subbotin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Subbotin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Turchin is really squeezing tight and eventually Subbotin passes out! Turchin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Turchin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kosarev
vs
Rojas

189 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kosarev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rojas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kosarev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rojas is trying to push Kosarev away but Kosarev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Kosarev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas shoots in but Kosarev avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kosarev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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.
Kosarev controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosarev lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rojas tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kosarev looking for a guillotine from mount but Rojas is having none of it.
Kosarev controlling the position easily from mount.
Kosarev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rojas hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kosarev postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rojas to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kosarev clinches.
Rojas is trying to maintain a safe position but Kosarev gets an underhook and turns Rojas into the cage.

Kosarev has hold of one of Rojas's legs. Rojas is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosarev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kosarev connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosarev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kosarev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rojas for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kosarev is pushing down on Rojas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rojas is fighting to maintain full guard but Kosarev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rojas looks gassed!
Kosarev not doing much here.

We're going to have a standup here because Dmitriy Kosarev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rojas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosarev circles away.
Dmitriy Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Rojas.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kosarev dives in and scores a takedown into Rojas's guard.
Kosarev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kosarev 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.
Kosarev sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Kosarev stands and steps away. Rojas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kosarev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosarev showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kosarev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Kosarev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kosarev scores a takedown into full mount!
Rojas can't escape the position.
Kosarev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kosarev dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kosarev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rojas has his hands clasped together but Kosarev breaks the hold and Rojas is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kosarev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitriy Kosarev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Anielski
vs
Cortega

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

Adrenaline

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucjan Anielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martez Cortega!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega moves out of range of the leg kick from Anielski.
Anielski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anielski wants it to stay on the feet.
Cortega misses with a looping right.
Cortega moves out of range of the body kick from Anielski.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortega misses the target.
Anielski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anielski.
Cortega missing with a left hand there. Anielski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anielski. That's going to slow Cortega down.
Cortega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anielski.
Cortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Anielski is just out of range.
Martez Cortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortega misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Cortega or perhaps it was just good defense by Anielski which made him look bad.
Cortega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Anielski.
Anielski avoids the head kick by Cortega.
Cortega lands with a good body shot.
Cortega thuds his right hand into Anielski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortega misses with a looping right.
Cortega checks a low kick from Anielski.
Cortega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anielski at a distance.
Anielski is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortega with a jab.
Cortega throws a body punch but Anielski moves out of range.
Anielski tries to move into range but Cortega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cortega throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Anielski stumbling backwards into the cage! Anielski bounces back off the cage towards Cortega, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Cortega lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Cortega celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martez Cortega!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Martez Cortega made sure he mentioned Adrenaline, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Szilveszter Szalay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Szalay
vs
Larsson

200 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Szilveszter Szalay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szalay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Larsson stops Szalay from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Larsson content just to control the position here.
Larsson with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson controlling the pace for now.
Szalay tries to reverse the position but Larsson maintains control.
Szalay is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson controlling from the full mount.
Szalay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szalay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Szalay tries to hold on but Larsson postures up.
Larsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Szalay is looking to get to half guard.
Larsson dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szalay can't escape the position.
Larsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Larsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Szalay looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson controlling the pace for now.
Szalay tries to hold on but Larsson postures up.
Larsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Szalay is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Larsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Larsson tries to land a front kick but Szalay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Larsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Szalay's guard.
Szalay trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Szalay trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Szalay keeps moving.
Larsson wants to stand but Szalay is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szalay is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szalay is one step ahead there.
Szalay wants to control from the top but Larsson keeps moving.
Larsson working a defensive guard here.

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.

Szalay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Szalay has managed to get both his arms back between Larsson's legs - danger averted.
Larsson keeping full guard, as Szalay tries to pass.
Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.
Larsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Szalay manages to get himself to full guard.

Szalay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szalay keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szalay working a defensive guard here.
Szalay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Szalay postures up in Larsson's guard and throws a big left but Larsson blocks it.
Szalay wanted to stand there but Larsson had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szalay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Szalay won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.
Larsson controlling Szalay's posture.
Szalay wants to control from the top but Larsson keeps moving.

Szilveszter Szalay has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szalay as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henrik Larsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Szalay keeps the fight on the outside.
Szalay fails in his attempt to clinch.

Larsson moves into the clinch successfully.

Szalay lands a takedown into guard.
Larsson keeping full guard, as Szalay tries to pass.

Larsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szalay defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szalay tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsson is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Larsson wants to sweep here but Szalay controlling him for the moment.
Szalay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Szalay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larsson working a defensive guard here.

Larsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Szalay moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larsson is trying to trip Szalay. He has hold of a leg but Szalay is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Larsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Larsson tries to stand but Szalay is controlling from the bottom.
Szalay trying to control the position.

Szalay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsson looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Szalay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larsson defends well.

Szalay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Szalay is striking from the bottom but Larsson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Szalay tries to roll over but Larsson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szalay is working hard here to advance position.
Szalay missing with punches from the bottom.
Szalay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Szalay moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsson showing good wrestling skills to control the 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 Szilveszter Szalay.
Well Larsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henrik Larsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Barrow
vs
Zarencev

200 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

170 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Barrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarencev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zarencev dives in and grabs Barrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrow pushes down on Zarencev's head and hops out.

Zarencev scores with a takedown into Barrow's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Barrow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zarencev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Zarencev stands up from Barrow's guard - Zarencev perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zarencev.
Danny Barrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Zarencev.
Zarencev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrow.
Barrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barrow scores with a one two! Zarencev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zarencev back to the cage. Barrow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zarencev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zarencev misses with a takedown attempt - Barrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zarencev looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zarencev wants it to stay on the feet.
Zarencev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zarencev wants it to stay on the feet.

Zarencev moves into range and clinches up with Barrow.

Barrow manages to break the clinch.

Barrow clinches up against the cage.
Barrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zarencev backwards.
Barrow tries to break the clinch but Zarencev is controlling the position.
Barrow is trying to push Zarencev away but Zarencev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zarencev tries for a takedown. No joy.

Barrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Zarencev. No joy for Barrow on that attempt.
Barrow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zarencev circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zarencev misses with a takedown attempt

and Barrow moves into the clinch.
Barrow wants a takedown.
Barrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zarencev prevents it.
Zarencev working aggressively here.

Barrow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zarencev is trying to keep an underhook but Barrow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barrow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zarencev wants to control the action here but instead Barrow manages to pass to full mount!

Barrow get's back to his feet.
Barrow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barrow.
Barrow shoots in looking for a takedown but Zarencev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barrow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Barrow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zarencev to the mat! Zarencev manages to get full guard.
Barrowis looking to pass into half guard but Zarencev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zarencev is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrow is trying to keep Zarencev in close.

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

Barrow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zarencev was covering up waiting for the punch and Barrow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zarencev controls Barrow momentarily but Barrow frees himself.
Barrow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barrow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zarencev has escaped the position, nice work there.

Barrow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrow controlling the pace.

Barrow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zarencev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barrow 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!
Barrow wants to free his trapped foot but Zarencev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Barrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Barrow lands with a cross.

Barrow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barrow wants to take a breather but Zarencev is having none of it.

Barrow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zarencev is just riding it out for now. Barrow eventually gives up the hold.
Zarencev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barrow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barrow's back!
Barrow is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zarencev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barrow trying to control but not successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zarencev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zarencev lands strikes to the head.
Barrow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zarencev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zarencev prevents Barrow from improving his position.
Zarencev is keen to just control but Barrow is a slippery customer.
Barrow trying to control here.
Zarencev trying to control the action but Barrow is working from the bottom.
Zarencev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Artem Zarencev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zarencev stuffs the takedown attempt from Barrow. Barrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Barrow. No joy for Zarencev on that attempt.
Zarencev is breathing heavily.

Barrow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zarencev was covering up waiting for the punch and Barrow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrow wants to stand and escape but instead Zarencev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zarencev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Zarencev scoring with some ground and pound.

Barrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barrow wants to stand up but Zarencev is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Barrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zarencev is aware though and is defending well.

Zarencev stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Barrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zarencev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barrow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zarencev's guard.

Zarencev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Barrow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrow lunges at Zarencev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zarencev's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrow shoots in looking for a takedown. Zarencev tries to sprawl out of it but Barrow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zarencev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barrow wants to clinch up but Zarencev keeps it at a distance.
Zarencev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barrow circles away.
Barrow throws a right and a left that Zarencev avoids nicely.
Barrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barrow fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Barrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zarencev shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrow sprawls well. He's pushed Zarencev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrow has a takedown stuffed.
Zarencev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Barrow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zarencev takes the fight into the clinch.
Zarencev is trying to maintain a safe position but Barrow gets an underhook and turns Zarencev into the cage.
Barrow fails to pull guard.
Barrow managing to block the knees to the body from Zarencev.
Barrow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrow tries to break the clinch but Zarencev is controlling the position.
Barrow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Barrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zarencev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barrow's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zarencev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Zarencev as Barrow shoots in.
Zarencev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrow defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zarencev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zarencev misses with a takedown attempt - Barrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Zarencev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barrow's guard.
Barrow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barrow is pulling down on Zarencev's head. It's preventing any offense from Zarencev, at least for the moment.

Zarencev stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zarencev backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarencev stuffs the takedown.
Barrow wants to clinch up but Zarencev keeps it at a distance.
Barrow throws a right hand that Zarencev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zarencev also avoids with ease.
Barrow misses with a double jab.

Zarencev clinches with his opponent.
Zarencev lands a body punch.
Barrow tries to break free but Zarencev pushes him back against the cage.

Zarencev pulls Barrow into guard.

Barrow stands up from Zarencev's guard - Barrow perhaps looking for a knockout.

Barrow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zarencev did well to prevent Barrow getting side control.
Zarencev is pressing down on Barrow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev working a defensive guard but Barrow passes into half guard.
Barrow working Zarencev over with strikes.
Zarencev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barrow wants to stand up but Zarencev has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Barrow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zarencev gets back to full guard.
Barrow prevents Zarencev from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrow gets to his feet. Zarencev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barrow scores with a hook to the body. Zarencev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrow lands a two punch combo.

Zarencev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Barrow knocks Zarencev out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Barrow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Bunoyan
vs
Guivarra

170 cm
23
250 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunoyan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Guivarra wants to control but Bunoyan is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guivarra can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guivarra is looking for a sweep. Bunoyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Bunoyan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bunoyan prevents Guivarra from improving his position.
Bunoyan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

George Bunoyan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bunoyan clinches.
Bunoyan leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guivarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guivarra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunoyan avoids it really well and circles away.

Bunoyan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guivarra wants to get back to his feet.
Guivarra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunoyan.
Bunoyan uses his free foot to push down on Guivarra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Guivarra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is looking to get to half guard.

Bunoyan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Guivarra has his hands clasped together but Bunoyan breaks the hold and Guivarra is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bunoyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Bunoyan!