PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fjodor Fedja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedja's entrance music is Oy, to ne vecher. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fedja
vs
Hartola

192 cm
22
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fjodor Fedja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fedja.
Fedja misses with a hook.

Fedja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fedja landing with the ground and pound.
Hartola trying to keep a closed guard but Fedja is proving a slippery customer.
Fedja won't allow Hartola to sweep him here.
Fedja wants to control from the top but Hartola keeps moving.
Hartola keeping full guard, as Fedja tries to pass.
Fedja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fedja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedja is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola is trying to control the position but Fedja postures up.
Hartola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fedja.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fedja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hartola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fedja.
Fedja is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartola has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fedja moves out of range as Hartola strikes.
Fedja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hartola.
Fedja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartola was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedja.
Tommi Hartola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fedja fails with the takedown.
Hartola looks to throw the jab but Fedja is out of range.
Fedja misses with a two punch combination.
Fedja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fedja misses with an uppercut. Hartola saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola throws a wild body kick that Fedja sees coming a mile off.
Fedja defending well as Hartola loads up on a big left hand.
Hartola misses the shot to the body.
Hartola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick there by Hartola.
Fedja throws a jab when Hartola was well out of range.

Fedja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hartola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fedja preventing the sweep.
Hartola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fedja preventing the sweep.
Hartola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fedja manages to get himself to full guard.
Fedja controlling Hartola's posture.
Hartola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fedja is proving hard to escape from.
Fedja 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.
Fedja looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hartola puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hartola wants to take a breather but Fedja is having none of it.
Fedja wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartola is stalling here. Fedja is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hartola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fedja has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedja misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hartola tries to buck Fedja off but Fedja is having none of it.
Fedja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fedja scores with punches from side control.
Fedja working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hartola tries to bench press Fedja off him but Fedja keeps the position.
Hartola is trying to control Fedja's posture but Fedja avoids it.
The strikes coming from Fedja are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hartola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The strikes coming from Fedja are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hartola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hartola is looking for a sweep.
Hartola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fedja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hartola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fedja throws a big shot that misses.
Fedja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hartola.
Tommi Hartola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fedja dips to his left and cracks Hartola with an uppercut!
Fedja lands a jab to Hartola's midsection.
Fedja misses with an uppercut. Hartola saw that one coming.
Fedja throws a hook but Hartola blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Fedja.
A swing and a miss from Fedja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hartola slips under a jab from Fedja.
Hartola cracks the inside of Fedja's front leg.
Fedja throws a jab when Hartola was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartola.
Fedja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hartola momentarily.
Hartola lands with a slapping head kick.
Fedja ducks under a wild hook from Hartola.
Fedja just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedja blocks a jab.
Hartola scores with a body shot.
Fedja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedja somewhat.
Hartola lands a head kick!
Fedja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hartola feints and then cracks Fedja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fedja down.
Hartola moves forwards but Fedja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hartola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedja was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartola.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hartola.
Fedja misses with a wild body shot.
Hartola throws an overhand right that lands on Fedja's shoulder, as Fedja tries to avoid the shot.
Hartola tries to land a front kick but Fedja steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fedja defending well as Hartola loads up on a big left hand.
Fedja thuds his right hand into Hartola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hartola stuns Fedja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedja throws an overhand right that lands on Hartola's shoulder, as Hartola tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Fedja does no damage.

Fedja 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartola trying to keep a closed guard but Fedja is proving a slippery customer.
Hartola keeping moving, preventing Fedja from controlling successfully.
Fedja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hartola looking to control.
Fedja stopping the sweep attempt from Hartola.
Fedja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fedja chips away with some ground and pound.
Fedja wants to control from the top but Hartola keeps moving.
Hartola trying to keep a closed guard but Fedja is proving a slippery customer.
Fedja content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fedja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hartola trying to control the position.
Fedja won't allow Hartola to sweep him here.
Hartola is trying to control the position but Fedja postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fedja misses with a hook. Hartola ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Hartola misses its intended target.
Hartola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartola throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommi Hartola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hartola swings for the body but Fedja moves out of range.
Fedja moves out of range of the body kick.
Hartola lands with a kick to the temple. Fedja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fedja misses with a wild body shot.
Hartola throws a sloppy head kick and Fedja moves out of range easily.
Hartola misses the jab.
Hartola cracks the inside of Fedja's front leg.
Fedja fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fedja lands a slapping body shot.
Fedja checks a leg kick.
Hartola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fedja.
Hartola throws a head kick that half lands.
Hartola stuffs the takedown.
Fedja swinging wildly here.
Hartola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedja at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fedja swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hartola to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hartola misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Hartola misses its intended target.
Fedja on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hartola throws an overhand right that lands on Fedja's shoulder, as Fedja tries to avoid the shot.
Hartola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fedja counters with a series of strikes. Hartola will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fedja walks into a straight right hand from Hartola.
Hartola slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fedja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hartola did well to prevent Fedja getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hartola can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fedja is thwarting Hartola's attempts to control the position.
Fedja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hartola wants to improve his position but Fedja is controlling well.
Hartola trying to hold on to Fedja's head to control him but Fedja postures up.
Fedja thows a huge punch but Hartola dodges it nicely.
Hartola is looking for a sweep. Fedja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hartola wants to clinch

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedja throwing strikes from guard but Hartola blocks nicely.
Fedja works over Hartola with some ground and pound from guard.
Fedja throwing strikes but missing.
Fedja pushes down on Hartola's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fedja is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fedja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartola defending well though.
Fedja prevents Hartola from improving his position.
Fedja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hartola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fedja.
Hartola wants to control but Fedja is keeping busy.
Fedja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor Fedja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fedja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hartola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Fedja there.
Fedja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartola.
Fedja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fedja fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartola throws a body punch but Fedja moves out of range.
Fedja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartola throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hartola misses the target.
Fedja slips a jab from Hartola.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fjodor Fedja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fedja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fjodor Fedja!