HFA Berserker 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Kosarev (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!

Cortega
vs
Kosarev

185 cm
22
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
190 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martez Cortega!
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 Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosarev fails with the takedown
and Cortega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Cortega does it's job there.

It looks like Dmitriy Kosarev has been cut.
Cortega thows a body shot but no joy.
Kosarev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cortega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Kosarev with that takedown attempt.
Martez Cortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitriy Kosarev.
Cortega lands a nice looking body shot.
Kosarev looks gassed!
Cortega connects with a right hand. Kosarev shakes it off.

Cortega shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cortega working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cortega there.
Cortega lands with a punch from half guard.
Cortega controlling the pace.
Kosarev is looking to control Cortega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kosarev avoid being mounted?
Cortega is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Cortega 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. Kosarev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cortega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martez Cortega!
Martez Cortega took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Adrenaline for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Luikeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luikeroinen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Propellerheads - Bang On. Marcus Silver acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Luikeroinen
vs
Silver

185 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
31
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ymer Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Luikeroinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Silver!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikeroinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Luikeroinen does no damage.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silver wants it to stay on the feet.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luikeroinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silver swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Luikeroinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luikeroinen.
Silver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silver lands a front kick.
Luikeroinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luikeroinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silver tries to avoid it but Luikeroinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silver to the ground. Silver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Silver 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.
Silver won't allow Luikeroinen to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luikeroinen wants to stand up but Silver is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luikeroinen wriggles free and stands up.
Luikeroinen is breathing heavily.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver is looking to slow Luikeroinen down with leg kicks.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver thows a body kick. Luikeroinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luikeroinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silver tries to avoid it but Luikeroinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silver to the ground. Silver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luikeroinen avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luikeroinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silver counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Luikeroinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silver circles away.
Silver lands a high kick!
Silver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luikeroinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luikeroinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a good low kick that Luikeroinen was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Silver.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver lands with a kick to the temple. Luikeroinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Luikeroinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silver is fending him off so far but Luikeroinen persists. Nope, Silver circles away and we're back to standing.
Luikeroinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luikeroinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silver.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Luikeroinen moves out of range easily.
Silver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luikeroinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Luikeroinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silver. Luikeroinen shrugs it off though.
Silver throws a nice head kick!
Luikeroinen takes a kick to the side of the head.

Silver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luikeroinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luikeroinen is looking to stand up but Silver won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luikeroinen wants to pass the guard but Silver is keeping the position.
Luikeroinen is working hard here to advance position.
Silver wants to stand but Luikeroinen is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Luikeroinen from controlling successfully.
Silver wants to stand but Luikeroinen is controlling the position.
Luikeroinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silver manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silver wants to pass the guard but Luikeroinen is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luikeroinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silver!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Silver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luikeroinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silver throws a head kick that half lands.
Silver lands with a nice body kick.
Silver lands a nice looking kick to the body. Luikeroinen takes a step back to recover.
Silver connects with a high kick.
Silver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luikeroinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luikeroinen shoots in and drives through. Silver sprawls well.
Silver lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from Silver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silver scoring well with a low kick there.
Luikeroinen avoids the head kick by Silver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silver misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver scores with a head kick.

Silver scores with a takedown into Luikeroinen's guard.

Luikeroinen pushes Silver off and gets back to his feet.
Silver moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Luikeroinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Luikeroinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Silver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver connects with an inside leg kick.
Luikeroinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luikeroinen somewhat.
Luikeroinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silver throws a head kick that Luikeroinen semi-blocks.
Silver lands with a kick to the temple. Luikeroinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luikeroinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luikeroinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silver pinned against the cage. Silver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silver scores with a jab to the body.
Silver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luikeroinen.
Luikeroinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silver throws a head kick that half lands.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Silver lands a high kick!
Luikeroinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver lands with an uppercut that bounces Luikeroinen off the cage and back into range.
Silver lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silver!
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luikeroinen is fending him off so far but Silver persists. Nope, Luikeroinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Luikeroinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luikeroinen fails with the takedown.
Silver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luikeroinen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silver. Luikeroinen shrugs it off though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luikeroinen is defended easily by Silver.
Silver lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luikeroinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luikeroinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silver as he jumps to the side.
Silver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Luikeroinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luikeroinen at a distance.

Silver closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luikeroinen quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luikeroinen is looking for a sweep. Silver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luikeroinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luikeroinen trying to control from the bottom.
Luikeroinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luikeroinen wants to improve his position but instead Silver has moved into half guard.
Silver stops Luikeroinen from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Silver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Silver lands a slapping body shot.
Luikeroinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luikeroinen somewhat.
Luikeroinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silver defends it nicely.
Silver lands a high kick!
Silver lands a high kick!
Silver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luikeroinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Luikeroinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Luikeroinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver which made him look bad.
Silver lands with a nice body kick.
Luikeroinen blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver lands a high kick!
Luikeroinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikeroinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver lands a nice looking body shot.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver lands a high kick!
Silver throws a head kick but Luikeroinen moves out of range.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luikeroinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Luikeroinen fails with the takedown.
Silver shoots in for a takedown but Luikeroinen shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Luikeroinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver which made him look bad.
Silver lands a head kick!
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Luikeroinen looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luikeroinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luikeroinen swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Silver. No joy for Luikeroinen on that attempt.
Luikeroinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silver counters with a head kick.
Silver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luikeroinen.
Silver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luikeroinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Luikeroinen avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Luikeroinen blocks a head kick by Silver.
Jussi Luikeroinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Luikeroinen with that takedown attempt.
Silver fakes the leg kick and cracks Luikeroinen in the body.
Silver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luikeroinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Silver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luikeroinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luikeroinen tries for a takedown but Silver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jussi Luikeroinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Luikeroinen shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense.
Silver scores with a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Silver enables Luikeroinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silver wants to get back to his feet but Luikeroinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luikeroinen forces his way into half guard.
Luikeroinen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Luikeroinen is looking to work his way around to Silver's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking to get to half guard.
Luikeroinen fails to move to back control.
Marcus Silver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luikeroinen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luikeroinen is looking to stand but Luikeroinen has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Luikeroinen goes for an armbar but Silver turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Silver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Silver!
Marcus Silver gave a mention to Ymer Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Zarencev
vs
Anielski

170 cm
26
205 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucjan Anielski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anielski swings for the body but Zarencev moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anielski. That's going to slow Zarencev down.

Zarencev takes the fight into the clinch.
Anielski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anielski is trying to break the clinch but Zarencev has him pressed against the cage.
Zarencev prevents Anielski from breaking the clinch.
Zarencev is struggling to control the position.

Zarencev manages to break the clinch.
Zarencev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zarencev fails to land the takedown.

Zarencev forces Anielski back against the cage and clinches.
Anielski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anielski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zarencev has him pressed against the cage.
Anielski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Zarencev breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev shoots in and drives through. Anielski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Zarencev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zarencev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anielski circles away.
Anielski tries to bum rush Zarencev with a series of wild strikes but Zarencev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artem Zarencev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anielski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Zarencev 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.

Zarencev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anielski is looking to slow Zarencev down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown by Zarencev or perhaps it was just good defense by Anielski which made him look bad.
Zarencev is breathing heavily.
Zarencev blocks a head kick by Anielski.
Zarencev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anielski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anielski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zarencev's head.
A good leg kick by Anielski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anielski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anielski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anielski. That's going to slow Zarencev down.
Zarencev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anielski stuffs the takedown.
Zarencev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anielski scores with a head kick. Zarencev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Anielski.
Zarencev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anielski thumps Zarencev with a low kick.
Zarencev shoots in but Anielski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zarencev tries to close the distance and clinch but Anielski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Anielski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski misses with a head kick.
Zarencev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anielski. Anielski obviously looking to wear him down.

Anielski gets tackled into the cage by Zarencev. Zarencev maintains the clinch.
Zarencev is looking for a takedown.
Anielski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zarencev blocks it with crossed arms.
Anielski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anielski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anielski working hard to break the clinch.
Anielski is trying to push Zarencev away but Zarencev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zarencev has Anielski pressed against the cage, preventing Anielski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anielski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zarencev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anielski can't break the clinch.

Zarencev breaks from the clinch.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Zarencev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev stops Anielski from standing up.
Anielski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zarencev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anielski keeping moving, preventing Zarencev from controlling successfully.
Anielski is looking to stand up but Zarencev isn't so interested in that idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anielski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Zarencev 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.

Anielski is working an open guard so Zarencev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zarencev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zarencev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anielski. That one must have hurt.
Zarencev looks for a takedown but Anielski sprawls well.
Anielski misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucjan Anielski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A decent looking body kick lands there for Anielski.

Zarencev rushes Anielski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zarencev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anielski but Anielski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Zarencev rushes Anielski and presses him up against the cage.
Anielski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anielski can't break the clinch.
Anielski can't break the clinch.

Zarencev lands a takedown into guard.

Zarencev gets to his feet - Anielski follows without any prompting.
A head kick misses from Anielski.

Zarencev rushes Anielski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarencev has Anielski pressed against the cage, preventing Anielski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zarencev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anielski is trying to force a seperation but Zarencev has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zarencev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Zarencev rushes Anielski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zarencev gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Zarencev decides to stand and escape the position.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anielski - that will leave a mark!
Zarencev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anielski defends it nicely.
Anielski misses with an uppercut.
Anielski throws a right and a left that Zarencev avoids nicely.
Anielski lands with a shot to the body.
Zarencev wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Zarencev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anielski misses with a wild body shot.
Anielski lands a leg kick that knocks Zarencev off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anielski thuds his shin into the meat of Zarencev's side.
Zarencev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anielski.
Anielski misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zarencev.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anielski.
Zarencev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anielski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zarencev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lucjan Anielski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anielski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Anielski.
Anielski lands a leg kick that knocks Zarencev off balance momentarily.
Zarencev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anielski connects with a crisp jab.
Anielski throws a head kick that half lands.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown but Anielski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anielski scoring well with a low kick there.
Anielski thumps Zarencev with a low kick.
Anielski throws a head kick that half lands.
Anielski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anielski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anielski keeps Zarencev at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Anielski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anielski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anielski throws a shot from downtown. Zarencev moves away and avoids it.
Anielski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anielski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A good leg kick by Anielski.
Anielski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anielski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anielski scores with a kick to the body.
Zarencev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anielski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zarencev somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Anielski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zarencev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anielski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anielski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zarencev fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zarencev looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Zarencev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anielski looking to throw knees to the head but Zarencev is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zarencev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anielski throwing strikes from guard but Zarencev blocks nicely.
Anielski trying to control but Zarencev is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski throws a big elbow that misses.
Zarencev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zarencev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zarencev working a defensive guard here.
Zarencev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anielski's guard.

Anielski is working an open guard so Zarencev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anielski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anielski connects with a leg kick. Zarencev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anielski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zarencev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Anielski.
Zarencev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anielski throws a head kick but Zarencev moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anielski throws a lazy right hand but Zarencev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zarencev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anielski circles away.
Anielski scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zarencev.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zarencev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anielski. Anielski obviously looking to wear him down.
Zarencev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anielski as he jumps to the side.
A big right from Anielski misses.
Anielski scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zarencev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anielski swivels and escapes.
Zarencev ducks under a wild hook from Anielski.
Zarencev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anielski. Anielski obviously looking to wear him down.
Zarencev shoots in looking for a takedown but Anielski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zarencev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anielski throws a head kick that Zarencev semi-blocks.
Anielski loads up on a big right hand but Zarencev slips the punch.
Zarencev tries to clinch but Anielski is having none of it.
Anielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anielski.
Anielski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Anielski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anielski.
Zarencev tries to close the distance and clinch but Anielski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anielski throws a head kick that half lands.
Zarencev avoids a punch combination nicely.

Anielski gets tackled into the cage by Zarencev. Zarencev maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anielski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zarencev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anielski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anielski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zarencev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anielski wants to break free but Zarencev has control.
Artem Zarencev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucjan Anielski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zarencev tries to land knees in the clinch but Anielski avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucjan Anielski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anielski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucjan Anielski!
Lucjan Anielski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Barrow
vs
Colombo

200 cm
20
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

181 cm
27
201 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
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 5 - 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Colombo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barrow moves into the clinch.

Barrow successfully pulls guard.

Barrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colombo is aware though and is defending well.
Barrow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Colombo is posturing up here but Barrow has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Colombo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Colombo has to tap! Slick submission there by Barrow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Barrow!