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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjallerhorn Sjorpitzorgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sjorpitzorgen has chosen Ormurin Langi as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gjallerhorn Sjorpitzorgen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlyuchenko shoots in but Sjorpitzorgen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sjorpitzorgen lunges at Pavlyuchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavlyuchenko's hand.
Pavlyuchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pavlyuchenko working the ground and pound.
Pavlyuchenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sjorpitzorgen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sjorpitzorgen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pavlyuchenko wants to control but Sjorpitzorgen is keeping him busy.
Sjorpitzorgen tries to bench press Pavlyuchenko off him but Pavlyuchenko keeps the position.
Pavlyuchenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pavlyuchenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Sjorpitzorgen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sjorpitzorgen is not content to let Pavlyuchenko control the position.
Pavlyuchenko working the ground and pound but Sjorpitzorgen is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sjorpitzorgen tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sjorpitzorgen with a poor takedown
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sjorpitzorgen won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Sjorpitzorgen's face as Pavlyuchenko controls the position.
Sjorpitzorgen is looking for a sweep.
Pavlyuchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sjorpitzorgen keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko misses with the ground and pound.
Sjorpitzorgen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlyuchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pavlyuchenko is breathing heavily.
Pavlyuchenko tries to advance to mount but Sjorpitzorgen denies him.
Pavlyuchenko wants to control but Sjorpitzorgen is keeping him busy.
Pavlyuchenko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sjorpitzorgen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pavlyuchenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Sjorpitzorgen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sjorpitzorgen jumps guard and drags Pavlyuchenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlyuchenko stops Sjorpitzorgen from standing up.
Pavlyuchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Pavlyuchenko wants to control from the top but Sjorpitzorgen keeps moving.
Pavlyuchenko cracks Sjorpitzorgen with a solid left hand.
Sjorpitzorgen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pavlyuchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sjorpitzorgen working for a triangle but Pavlyuchenko defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pavlyuchenko landing with the ground and pound.
Pavlyuchenko stays in close to Sjorpitzorgen's body and controls the position.
Pavlyuchenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sjorpitzorgen for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlyuchenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlyuchenko wants to control from the top but Sjorpitzorgen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Pavlyuchenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pavlyuchenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sjorpitzorgen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pavlyuchenko stands up.
Pavlyuchenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sjorpitzorgen did well to prevent Pavlyuchenko getting side control.
Pavlyuchenko 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.
Pavlyuchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sjorpitzorgen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sjorpitzorgen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown but Sjorpitzorgen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aleksander Pavlyuchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sjorpitzorgen misses with a takedown attempt
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sjorpitzorgen wants to improve his position but Pavlyuchenko is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sjorpitzorgen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aleksander Pavlyuchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sjorpitzorgen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pavlyuchenko manages to pass to mount!
Pavlyuchenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlyuchenko looking to finish Sjorpitzorgen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sjorpitzorgen!
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.
Sjorpitzorgen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pavlyuchenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pavlyuchenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Sjorpitzorgen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pavlyuchenko is landing with some decent strikes but Sjorpitzorgen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pavlyuchenko controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sjorpitzorgen is trying desperately to improve position.
Sjorpitzorgen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pavlyuchenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sjorpitzorgen wants to hold on but Pavlyuchenko pushes him away.
Pavlyuchenko landing punches.
Pavlyuchenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlyuchenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko lands a heavy elbow.
Pavlyuchenko has hold of Sjorpitzorgen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sjorpitzorgen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pavlyuchenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Sjorpitzorgen frees his head quite easily.
Pavlyuchenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sjorpitzorgen turns into him and now he's in Pavlyuchenko's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sjorpitzorgen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pavlyuchenko, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Pavlyuchenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pavlyuchenko throws a series of punches but Sjorpitzorgen moves out of range.
Sjorpitzorgen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pavlyuchenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sjorpitzorgen's guard.
Pavlyuchenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pavlyuchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pavlyuchenko stays in close to Sjorpitzorgen's body and controls the position.
Pavlyuchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavlyuchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavlyuchenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pavlyuchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Sjorpitzorgen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pavlyuchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sjorpitzorgen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlyuchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Sjorpitzorgen.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sjorpitzorgen gets a clinch.
Pavlyuchenko can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sjorpitzorgen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pavlyuchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sjorpitzorgen stops a takedown attempt from Pavlyuchenko.
Sjorpitzorgen is pressed up against the cage. Pavlyuchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sjorpitzorgen down to the mat. Sjorpitzorgen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Pavlyuchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sjorpitzorgen with a poor takedown
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Sjorpitzorgen has wrist control.
Sjorpitzorgen trying to control the position.
Sjorpitzorgen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlyuchenko defends well.
Pavlyuchenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sjorpitzorgen controls Pavlyuchenko momentarily but Pavlyuchenko frees himself.
Pavlyuchenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlyuchenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sjorpitzorgen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pavlyuchenko, into his guard.
Pavlyuchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlyuchenko, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sjorpitzorgen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlyuchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sjorpitzorgen has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlyuchenko's legs - danger averted.
Sjorpitzorgen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pavlyuchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Sjorpitzorgen is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlyuchenko keeping moving, preventing Sjorpitzorgen from controlling successfully.
Pavlyuchenko is controlling Sjorpitzorgen's posture.
Gjallerhorn Sjorpitzorgen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksander Pavlyuchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Pavlyuchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavlyuchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
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