HFA SGP HW semi-finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Greger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greger
vs
Borg

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Greger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Borg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borg misses with a takedown

and Greger counters with a single leg into guard. Borg didn't expect that.
Borg being controlled here, momentarily.
Greger thows a big elbow that misses.
Borg thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Borg wants to get back to his feet but Greger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Borg is working an open guard so Greger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Greger scores with a takedown into Borg's guard.

Greger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Borg, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg moves in looking to clinch but Greger pushes him off.
Greger moves in looking to clinch but Borg pushes him off.

Borg gets caught flat footed, as Greger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borg on the ground.
Borg keeping full guard, as Greger tries to pass.
Greger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Greger gets to his feet - Borg follows without any prompting.

Borg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Greger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Greger tries to free his leg and advance position but Borg is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greger controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Franz Greger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Borg shoots in for a double leg but Greger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borg throws a head kick that misses

and Greger moves into the clinch.
Greger tries to break free but Borg pushes him back against the cage.
Borg trying to stall but Greger improves his position.
Greger has Borg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Borg gets underhooks to prevent Greger's takedown attempt.
Greger tries to pull guard but Borg holds him up against the cage and eventually Greger drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Greger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greger has Borg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Greger missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg has Greger pressed against the cage, preventing Greger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borg.
Borg has Greger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Borg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Greger tries to break the clinch but Borg is controlling the position.
Greger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borg walks away with a smile on his face. Greger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Greger scores with a takedown into Borg's guard.
Borg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greger is one step ahead there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Greger connects with a high kick.
A lazy body kick from Borg

and Greger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greger wants to stand up but Borg has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borg tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Borg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Greger is looking to advance position but Borg won't allow it.
Greger stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Greger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Borg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greger.
Greger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Borg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greger counters with a two punch combo.
Borg fails with the takedown.
Greger throws a right hand that Borg ducks under and follows up with a left that Borg also avoids with ease.
Greger fails with the takedown.
Borg shoots in looking for a takedown. Greger tries to sprawl out of it but Borg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franz Greger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Borg.
No luck for Borg with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg misses with a low kick.
Borg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greger lands with a slapping head kick.
Borg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borg.
Greger keeps the fight on the outside.
Borg blocks a head kick by Greger.
Borg wants to clinch.
Borg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greger as he avoids it easily.
Borg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greger defends it nicely.
Greger lands with a nice body kick.
Borg is breathing heavily.
Borg shoots and misses

and Greger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greger stays in close to Borg's body and controls the position.
Borg can't keep his opponent in guard - Greger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greger wants to pass the guard but Borg is defending well.
Borg scores with a few weak punches.
Borg is trying to stand.
Borg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franz Greger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greger winds up and cracks Borg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greger lands a nice short elbow.
Greger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greger lands strikes from half guard.
Greger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Greger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Greger stands up and beckons Borg to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Greger dominated that second round.
That's time! Greger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Greger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Borg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greger swivels and escapes.

Greger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Borg sprawls well initially but Greger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Greger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Greger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borg can do to turn this around?
Greger prevents Borg from improving his position.
Borg is pressing down on Greger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greger tries to free his leg and advance position but Borg is retaining full guard.

Greger stands up and waves to Borg to follow him.
Franz Greger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greger has a takedown stuffed.

Greger gets a clinch.
Borg wants to get back to striking at distance but Greger won't allow it.
Greger fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Greger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Borg trying to control the position.
Greger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borg working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Franz Greger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Greger stuffs the takedown attempt from Borg. Borg gets slowly back to his feet.
Greger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Greger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greger wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg tries to clinch up but Greger circles away and keeps his distance.
Greger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borg as he jumps to the side.
Borg shoots in but no luck this time.
Borg shoots in for a takedown but Greger shows good takedown defense.
Borg with a poor takedown

and Greger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Borg's guard.
Borg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borg is keeping the position for now.
Greger controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Greger tries to free his leg and advance position but Borg is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Greger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Greger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Guivarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ilya Orlov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Guivarra
vs
Orlov

200 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
245 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guivarra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guivarra tries to stand but Orlov is controlling his head.

Guivarra is trying to get an arm triangle but Orlov is defending well.

Guivarra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orlov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Guivarra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Orlov wants to stand up but Guivarra is controlling him.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Guivarra tries to pass.
Orlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Orlov has a closed guard, preventing Guivarra from standing up.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Guivarra wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Orlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is trying to maintain the position but Orlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Orlov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guivarra trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Guivarra is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guivarra is squirming around, avoiding Orlov's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov with a couple of short strikes.
Orlov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Guivarra is working to get back to half guard.
Orlov with a couple of short strikes.
Guivarra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Guivarra is breathing heavily.
Orlov with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guivarra is squirming around, avoiding Orlov's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guivarra is squirming around, avoiding Orlov's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guivarra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlov in his tracks.
Orlov with a poor takedown

and Guivarra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guivarra throws a strike but Orlov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guivarra doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Guivarra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orlov trying to control but Guivarra is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilya Orlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Guivarra looking for a sweep. Not yet Guivarra, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ilya Orlov.
Guivarra tries to clinch up.
Guivarra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orlov sprawls well. Orlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guivarra gets slowly back to his feet.
Guivarra shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guivarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Orlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Guivarra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guivarra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Guivarra tries to break free but Orlov pushes him back against the cage.
Guivarra fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Guivarra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guivarra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.

Guivarra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orlov is trying to defend but Guivarra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Orlov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Guivarra is keen to just control but Orlov is a slippery customer.
Guivarra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orlov on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is trying to stand up here but Guivarra is controlling him well.
Guivarra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orlov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Guivarra manages to move to mount!
Guivarra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Orlov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Guivarra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra stands up from mount. Strange move.
Diego Guivarra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guivarra looks for a takedown but Orlov sprawls well.

Guivarra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Guivarra.
Guivarra wants to break free but Orlov has control.

Guivarra manages to break the clinch.
Orlov stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Guivarra dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Orlov has his takedown stuffed
and Guivarra makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Orlov really felt that one!
Guivarra is looking to clinch but Orlov is avoiding it.
Guivarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Guivarra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Guivarra has Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Guivarra slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guivarra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guivarra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Guivarra is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Orlov can't fight it off and eventually Guivarra manages to take the fight to the floor. Orlov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guivarra chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Guivarra trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Orlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guivarra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guivarra throws a strike but Orlov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two 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.
Guivarra working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Orlov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guivarra is proving hard to escape from.
Guivarra has Orlov pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Diego Guivarra.
Guivarra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Guivarra instigates a clinch.
Guivarra has Orlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guivarra misses with some punches.
Guivarra is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Guivarra tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlov avoids the damage to the body.

Guivarra has hold of one of Orlov's legs. Orlov is fighting the takedown attempt but Guivarra gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Guivarra wants to get up but he can't break Orlov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guivarra landing some decent shots from guard.
Orlov controls Guivarra momentarily but Guivarra frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra stands up from Orlov's guard - Guivarra perhaps looking for a knockout.

Guivarra moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guivarra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orlov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Guivarra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guivarra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guivarra keeps control of Orlov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Guivarra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guivarra 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Guivarra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Turchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Turchin
vs
Trezeguet

195 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

193 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Turchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Trezeguet!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turchin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trezeguet tries to avoid it but Turchin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trezeguet to the ground. Trezeguet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Turchin rushes Trezeguet and presses him up against the cage.
Turchin is trying to drag Trezeguet to the mat but Trezeguet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trezeguet stalling the fight.
Turchin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trezeguet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Turchin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trezeguet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turchin smiles and moves away.
Ivan Turchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turchin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trezeguet tries to avoid it but Turchin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trezeguet to the ground. Trezeguet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trezeguet misses with a double jab

and Turchin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Turchin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turchin wants to pass to mount but Trezeguet is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trezeguet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trezeguet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turchin content to control rather than advance.
Turchin trying to pass the guard but Trezeguet defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Turchin just wasn't active enough.

Turchin clinches with his opponent.
Turchin tries to circle away but Trezeguet has him pinned against the cage.

Trezeguet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trezeguet throws the left hand but Turchin avoids the punch easily.
Turchin shoots in but no luck this time.
Trezeguet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turchin checks it well.

Trezeguet clinches with his opponent.
Trezeguet stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet scores with a shot to the side of Turchin's head.
Trezeguet dodges an elbow strike from Turchin.
A short right from Trezeguet.
Trezeguet leaning his opponent against the cage.

Trezeguet decides to pull guard.
Trezeguet wants to sweep but no luck.
Trezeguet is pulling down on Turchin's head. It's preventing any offense from Turchin, at least for the moment.
Turchin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turchin is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trezeguet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Trezeguet seems content to control.
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 Ivan Turchin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turchin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Trezeguet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trezeguet leaning against his opponent.
Trezeguet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Trezeguet pulls guard.
Trezeguet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trezeguet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Turchin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trezeguet, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turchin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trezeguet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turchin somewhat.
Turchin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trezeguet swivels and escapes.
Trezeguet tries for a takedown but Turchin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trezeguet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Trezeguet instigates a clinch.

Trezeguet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trezeguet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turchin.

It looks like Ivan Turchin has been cut.

Trezeguet clinches up against the cage.
Turchin is trying to break free.
Turchin being controlled against the cage.
Trezeguet lands a hook that snaps the head of Turchin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Trezeguet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet tries to score a body lock takedown but Turchin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trezeguet slows down the pace here.
Trezeguet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turchin backwards.

Trezeguet manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Turchin trying to control but Trezeguet is working from the bottom.
Trezeguet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turchin's guard.
Turchin being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet stands and throws Turchin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turchin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Trezeguet is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Turchin's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Turchin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Trezeguet bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Turchin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Turchin is rocked!
Trezeguet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Turchin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trezeguet is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Trezeguet was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Trezeguet and Turchin goes tumbling to the canvas! Trezeguet follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Oh Turchin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trezeguet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turchin seems to have got his legs back now.

Trezeguet stands up and beckons Turchin to join him on the feet.
Trezeguet looks to land a left hand but Turchin moved out of range nicely.
Trezeguet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turchin avoids it really well and circles away.
Trezeguet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Trezeguet clinches up with Turchin and pushes him back against the cage.
Trezeguet lands an uppercut.
Turchin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trezeguet just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turchin is pressed up against the cage. Trezeguet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turchin down to the mat. Turchin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Trezeguet bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Turchin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Turchin is rocked!
Trezeguet scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Turchin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Trezeguet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Turchin, up you get!
Turchin seems to have got his legs back now.
Turchin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Turchin tries to keep at a distance but Trezeguet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trezeguet is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet lands a hook to the side of the head.

Trezeguet breaks the clinch.
Turchin moves out of range of the body kick.

Trezeguet moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Trezeguet.
Turchin slowing the pace effectively.
Turchin being controlled against the cage.

Trezeguet jumps guard and drags Turchin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trezeguet 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.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trezeguet controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. David Trezeguet hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trezeguet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Trezeguet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trezeguet 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Trezeguet!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dmitriy Bashkin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bashkin
vs
Bunoyan

180 cm
25
250 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
250 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunoyan throws a combination that misses

and Bashkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bunoyan is controlling Bashkin's posture.
Bunoyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunoyan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bashkin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Bashkin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bunoyan dives on top into guard.
Bunoyan content to stall in guard here.
Bunoyan wants to control from the top but Bashkin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George Bunoyan.

Bashkin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bunoyan is trying to defend but Bashkin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bashkin is looking for a kimura here.

Bunoyan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bashkin pulls his head out easily.

Bashkin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bunoyan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dmitriy Bashkin!