HFA AGP 2011 semi-finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szilveszter Szalay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Larsson
vs
Szalay

200 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Szilveszter Szalay!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Szalay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Larsson!
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Szalay tries to control but Larsson wriggling away.
Szalay prevents Larsson from getting the reversal.
Szalay connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Szalay misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larsson is looking to improve his position but Szalay isn't that keen on the idea.
Szalay controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szalay tries to control but Larsson wriggling away.
Szalay controlling from the full mount.
Szalay trying to control but Larsson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Szilveszter Szalay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Larsson is looking to clinch.
Szalay moves in looking to clinch but Larsson pushes him off.

Szalay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Larsson wants to control but Szalay is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szalay trying to control the action but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Larsson tries to get to full guard but Szalay has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Szalay is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Szalay trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Henrik Larsson just wasn't active enough.
Larsson wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson needs to keep his hands up - Szalay had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown by Larsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Szalay which made him look bad.
No luck for Szalay with that takedown attempt.
Szalay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.
Larsson wants to clinch

and Szalay counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larsson's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Szalay closes the distance and pushes Larsson back into the cage.

Szalay tightens his grip and picks Larsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Larsson manages to land in guard.

Szalay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larsson!
Szalay is looking to regain half guard here but Larsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szalay keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Szalay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larsson but great work by Szalay.

Szalay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Larsson to his feet.
Larsson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Szalay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Szalay.

Szalay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henrik Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szalay dodges the punch combination from Larsson.
Szalay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsson defends it nicely.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Szalay tries to sprawl out of it but Larsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Szalay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Szalay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Szalay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Larsson's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Szalay stands and steps away. Larsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szalay.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szilveszter Szalay.
Szalay misses with a takedown attempt - Larsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Szalay doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Larsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larsson.
Larsson pushing down on Szalay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Larsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Szalay manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson trying to control but Szalay is working from the bottom.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Szalay is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Szalay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Szilveszter Szalay 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!

Szalay throws a leg kick but Larsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Larsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Szalay.

Szalay moves into the clinch.

Szalay manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szalay is trying to keep Larsson in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Szalay looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Szalay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Szalay keeps moving.
Szalay managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Henrik Larsson just wasn't active enough.
Szalay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szalay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szalay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Larsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Larsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Szalay keeps moving.
Szalay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larsson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Szalay keeps moving.

Henrik Larsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Szalay gets a clinch.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Szalay jumps guard.

Szalay is looking for a triangle but Larsson pushes his legs off easily.
Larsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Szalay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Larsson escapes and throws Szalay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Larsson working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Szilveszter Szalay.
Well Szalay 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Szilveszter Szalay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Greger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Orlov
vs
Greger

200 cm
20
245 lbs
5 - 8 - 1

200 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Greger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greger circles away.

Orlov clinches.
Greger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orlov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orlov's efforts to push away.
Orlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Orlov jumps into guard, dragging Greger to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Greger looking to pass the guard.
Greger thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Orlov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Orlov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Greger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Orlov has tightened it up now! Greger should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ilya Orlov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

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

Bashkin
vs
McCartny

180 cm
26
250 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny McCartny!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bashkin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McCartny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bashkin sprawls well. Bashkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCartny gets slowly back to his feet.
McCartny shoots in looking for a takedown. Bashkin tries to sprawl out of it but McCartny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bashkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dmitriy Bashkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny McCartny.
McCartny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bashkin circles away.
McCartny blocks a head kick by Bashkin.
McCartny circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCartny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bashkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCartny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bashkin in his tracks.

It looks like Dmitriy Bashkin has been cut.
Bashkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCartny.
McCartny doesn't manage to clinch there - Bashkin circles away.
Dmitriy Bashkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCartny.
McCartny throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCartny moves in looking to clinch but Bashkin pushes him off.
McCartny throws a sloppy head kick and Bashkin moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from McCartny misses.
McCartny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bashkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCartny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCartny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bashkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCartny.
McCartny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bashkin's waist but Bashkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCartny off to one side.
McCartny fails with a takedown attempt.
Bashkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCartny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bashkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Bashkin.
Bashkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashkin tries to clinch up.

McCartny scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCartny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashkin tries to buck McCartny off but he can't manage it.

Bashkin bucks up and throws McCartny to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Bashkin throws a head kick but McCartny moves out of range.
McCartny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bashkin as he jumps to the side.
Bashkin wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin tries to clinch but McCartny moves out of range.
McCartny shoots in looking for a takedown. Bashkin tries to sprawl out of it but McCartny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bashkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dmitriy Bashkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashkin tries to bum rush McCartny with a series of wild strikes but McCartny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCartny blocks a head kick by Bashkin.

McCartny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCartny lands in his opponent's guard.
McCartny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Bashkin pushes McCartny off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bashkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCartny shoots for a takedown but Bashkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCartny should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McCartny avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCartny shoots in but Bashkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bashkin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCartny.
Bashkin stuffs the takedown attempt from McCartny. McCartny gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bashkin lands with a nice combination. McCartny backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny McCartny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bashkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bashkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McCartny counters with a takedown into side control.

McCartny stands up.
McCartny misses with a few strikes there.
Bashkin slaps away a takedown attempt from McCartny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCartny slips a jab and a cross from Bashkin.
Benny McCartny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCartny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bashkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bashkin throws a combination that misses
and McCartny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCartny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bashkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bashkin swats away the attempt to clinch by McCartny.
Bashkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCartny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartny tries to clinch up but Bashkin circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from McCartny misses.
Horrible takedown by McCartny or perhaps it was just good defense by Bashkin which made him look bad.
Bashkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for McCartny with that takedown attempt.
Dmitriy Bashkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny McCartny.
Bashkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCartny circles away quickly and effectively.
Bashkin misses with a double jab.
McCartny tries to clinch there but Bashkin circles away.
McCartny fails with a takedown attempt.
McCartny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin scores with a leg kick.
Bashkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dmitriy Bashkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bashkin misses with a double jab

and McCartny moves into the clinch.
Bashkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCartny tries to pull guard but Bashkin holds him up against the cage and eventually McCartny drops back down to his feet.

Bashkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bashkin moves into the clinch successfully.
McCartny dodges an elbow strike from Bashkin.
Bashkin tries a knee to the head but McCartny blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin stalling in the clinch but McCartny improves position.
McCartny is trying to stall.
Bashkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bashkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bashkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCartny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bashkin misses with a few strikes there.

McCartny has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCartny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bashkin walks away with a smile on his face. McCartny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bashkin throws a leg kick

and McCartny counters with a takedown into side control.
Bashkin wants to get back to his feet but McCartny is dominant here and he's now got Bashkin's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McCartny is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bashkin wants to get back to his feet.

McCartny has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bashkin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Bashkin is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bashkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCartny tries to clinch there but Bashkin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny McCartny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bashkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bashkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCartny shoots in for a takedown but Bashkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCartny dodges the punch combination from Bashkin.
Bashkin misses with the combination.
Bashkin leaves McCartny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCartny throws a series of punches but Bashkin avoids them all with ease.
Bashkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCartny.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bashkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bashkin stuffs the takedown.
Dmitriy Bashkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny McCartny.
Bashkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCartny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bashkin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartny circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCartny fails with a takedown attempt.
Bashkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCartny.
Bashkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

McCartny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bashkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCartny trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bashkin pushes McCartny off and scrambles back to his feet.
McCartny wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin lands a really nice looking cross but McCartny seems unphased.
Bashkin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bashkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCartny missing with a left hand there. Bashkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCartny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bashkin misses with the combination.
McCartny slips a jab and a cross from Bashkin.
Bashkin throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin throws a right hand that McCartny ducks under and follows up with a left that McCartny also avoids with ease.
Bashkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCartny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bashkin defends it nicely.
Bashkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bashkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bashkin throws a combination that misses
and McCartny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bashkin.
Bashkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bashkin throws a left and a right that both miss

and McCartny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCartny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bashkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCartny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin is trying to stand back up but McCartny is controlling him
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McCartny is working for a submission of some sort.
McCartny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bashkin is looking to escape.
Bashkin is refusing to be controlled, as McCartny sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bashkin pushes McCartny off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dmitriy Bashkin.
I think McCartny has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny McCartny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mixalis Pavlis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guivarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Guivarra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pavlis
vs
Guivarra

180 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mixalis Pavlis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guivarra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pavlis.
Guivarra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guivarra connects with a high kick.
Pavlis shoots in but Guivarra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavlis is breathing heavily.

Guivarra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pavlis is staying active underneath Guivarra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guivarra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pavlis is staying active underneath Guivarra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Guivarra was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guivarra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pavlis fails with the takedown

and Guivarra counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mixalis Pavlis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guivarra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guivarra stops a takedown attempt from Pavlis.
Guivarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guivarra has Pavlis pressed against the cage.
Guivarra receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Guivarra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pavlis uses from the top position.

Pavlis gets to his feet. Guivarra looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Pavlis gets tackled into the cage by Guivarra. Guivarra maintains the clinch.
Guivarra tries to stall but Pavlis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Pavlis tightens his grip and picks Guivarra up, before dumping him to the ground. Guivarra manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Guivarra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlis is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlis wants to control from the top but Guivarra keeps moving.
Pavlis pushes down on Guivarra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlis prevents Guivarra from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guivarra punching from the bottom.
Pavlis is trying to control. Guivarra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guivarra is looking to control Pavlis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guivarra avoid being mounted?

Pavlis stands up and beckons Guivarra to join him on the feet.

Pavlis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guivarra sprawls well initially but Pavlis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is trying to maintain the position but Pavlis is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlis wants to control but Guivarra is keeping him busy.
Pavlis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlis trying to control the action but Guivarra is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mixalis Pavlis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guivarra is defended easily by Pavlis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guivarra lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Guivarra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pavlis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guivarra but Guivarra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guivarra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Guivarra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guivarra shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guivarra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlis closes the distance and clinches up with Guivarra, looking for a takedown. Pavlis pushes Guivarra against the cage but Guivarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guivarra is defended easily by Pavlis.
Pavlis misses with a takedown attempt
and Guivarra counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mixalis Pavlis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlis blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guivarra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pavlis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Guivarra scores with a takedown into Pavlis's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guivarra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pavlis's guard.
Guivarra stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlis.
Pavlis wants to stand and escape but Guivarra is having none of it.
Guivarra is pushing down on Pavlis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlis is fighting to maintain full guard but Guivarra has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guivarra trying to control but Pavlis is working from the bottom.
Guivarra pushing down on Pavlis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Pavlis looking for submissions off his back.
Guivarra is looking to take a break and control but Pavlis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pavlis is not content to let Guivarra control the position.
Guivarra is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Diego Guivarra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guivarra throws a right and a left that Pavlis avoids nicely.
Pavlis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guivarra avoids it really well and circles away.

Guivarra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pavlis sprawls well initially but Guivarra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guivarra stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra trying to control from half guard but Pavlis is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Guivarra thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pavlis to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlis has a closed guard, preventing Guivarra from standing up.
Guivarra is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Guivarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Guivarra shoots in but no luck this time.

Guivarra closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlis wants a takedown but no success here.
Guivarra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pavlis just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guivarra throws an elbow but misses.
Guivarra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pavlis looking for a takedown.

Guivarra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guivarra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guivarra swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guivarra keeping moving, preventing Pavlis from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mixalis Pavlis.
Guivarra shoots in for a double leg but Pavlis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mixalis Pavlis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Guivarra.

Guivarra looking to score a takedown here. Pavlis is defending well but Guivarra drives through and ends up in Pavlis's guard.
Diego Guivarra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guivarra wants to control from the top but Pavlis keeps moving.
Pavlis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra stops Pavlis from standing up.
Pavlis wants to improve his position but instead Guivarra has moved into half guard.
Guivarra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlis wants to improve his position but Guivarra is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guivarra is taking a breather. Pavlis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guivarra wants to pass to mount but Pavlis is defending the position.

Guivarra is working for a kimura but Pavlis is defending it quite comfortably.
Guivarra is keen to just control but Pavlis is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pavlis has one foot on Guivarra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Guivarra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guivarra has a takedown stuffed.
Pavlis shoots in for a takedown but Guivarra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guivarra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mixalis Pavlis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Guivarra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guivarra avoids the head kick by Pavlis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Guivarra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guivarra 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

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
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Subbotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Subbotin
vs
Bunoyan

195 cm
20
250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
250 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Subbotin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunoyan moves out of range as Subbotin strikes.
Subbotin misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Subbotin with that takedown attempt.
Subbotin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunoyan circles away.
Subbotin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunoyan slips a straight right by Subbotin.
Subbotin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunoyan.

It looks like Vladimir Subbotin has been cut.

Bunoyan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunoyan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bunoyan wants to pass the guard but Subbotin is defending well.
Subbotin wants to control but Bunoyan is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bunoyan stands up from half guard.
Bunoyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Subbotin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunoyan swivels and escapes.
Subbotin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunoyan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Subbotin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bunoyan gets a clinch.
Subbotin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bunoyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Subbotin is breathing heavily.

Bunoyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Subbotin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Subbotin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Bunoyan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Subbotin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bunoyan is in Subbotin's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bunoyan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunoyan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunoyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunoyan wants to pass the guard but Subbotin is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunoyan 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 three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. George Bunoyan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Subbotin slaps away a takedown attempt from Bunoyan, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bunoyan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Bunoyan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Subbotin sees it coming and defends easily.
Bunoyan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Subbotin is trying to stand.

Bunoyan seems to be working for a kimura but Subbotin defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bunoyan uses his free foot to push down on Subbotin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Subbotin.
Bunoyan cracks Subbotin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Subbotin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunoyan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Bunoyan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bunoyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Subbotin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bunoyan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Subbotin is trying to maintain the position but Bunoyan is very close to passing his half guard.
Bunoyan wants to pass to mount but Subbotin is defending the position.
Subbotin trying to hold on to Bunoyan's head to control him but Bunoyan postures up.
Bunoyan passes to side control.
Subbotin tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunoyan working the head with strikes.
Subbotin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Subbotin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bunoyan happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin is looking for a sweep.
Bunoyan landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Subbotin is trying to get back to half guard.
Bunoyan working the ground and pound.
Bunoyan controls the position.
Bunoyan advances to full mount.
Bunoyan looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Bunoyan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bunoyan controlling the position well here. Subbotin rolled but Bunoyan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bunoyan working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunoyan biding his time, controlling Subbotin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunoyan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bunoyan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bunoyan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bunoyan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bunoyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Subbotin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bunoyan shoots in and gets a takedown into Subbotin's guard.
Bunoyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Subbotin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunoyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Subbotin wants to stand but Bunoyan is controlling the position.
Subbotin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Subbotin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunoyan is aware though and is defending well.
Bunoyan stops Subbotin from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunoyan advances position into side control!

Bunoyan decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Bunoyan gets a takedown into half guard.
Bunoyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunoyan slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bunoyan in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bunoyan works his way into full mount!
Subbotin is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan controlling the position easily from mount.
Subbotin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bunoyan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan controlling the pace for now.
Bunoyan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subbotin taking shots to the head.
Vladimir Subbotin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Bunoyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunoyan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Bunoyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bunoyan 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Bunoyan!