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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmeri Salonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frances The London Broil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salonen has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Elmeri Salonen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmeri Salonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frances The London Broil!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The London Broil moves into the clinch.
The London Broil pulls guard successfully.
The London Broil is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Salonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Salonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards The London Broil's brow.
The London Broil swings wildly with an uppercut but Salonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salonen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Salonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The London Broil blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Salonen throws an elbow but misses.
Salonen tries to land a knee to the head but The London Broil blocks with his arms.
Salonen is breathing heavily.
The London Broil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Salonen pushes off an throws an elbow but The London Broil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
The London Broil pulls Salonen into guard.
The London Broil lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Salonen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The London Broil breaks from Salonen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The London Broil postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Salonen looks a forlorn figure.
The London Broil postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Salonen looks a forlorn figure.
The London Broil with a couple of short strikes.
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!
The London Broil controlling the pace for now.
The London Broil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The London Broil working Salonen over with strikes here.
The London Broil with the ground and pound from mount.
The London Broil connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The London Broil raining down shots from the mount!
The London Broil landing strikes from the mount and Salonen is in trouble!
The London Broil lands a big shot there that rocks Salonen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The London Broil looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salonen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The London Broil is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Salonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The London Broil working Salonen over with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The London Broil with shots to the head and body - Salonen looks very uncomfortable down there.
The London Broil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The London Broil landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The London Broil dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The London Broil tries to control but Salonen wriggling away.
The London Broil scoring with strikes but Salonen is staying in there.
The London Broil landing strikes, looking to finish!
The London Broil lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Salonen hang on?
A nice elbow there by The London Broil.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The London Broil working the ground and pound effectively.
The London Broil lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frances The London Broil dominated that round.
That's time! Salonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salonen keeps the fight on the outside.
The London Broil throws a right and a left that Salonen avoids nicely.
Salonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The London Broil!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The London Broil misses with a jab, cross combination.
The London Broil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salonen clinches but The London Broil breaks the clinch
and The London Broil counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
Salonen has closed the distance and engaged The London Broil in a clinch.
Salonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Salonen.
Salonen scores with a knee to the head.
The London Broil blocks the elbow strike.
The London Broil successfully pulls guard.
The London Broil looking for a sweep. Not yet The London Broil, not yet.
Salonen stops The London Broil from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The London Broil is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Salonen stopping the sweep attempt from The London Broil.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four 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.
The London Broil wants to clinch but Salonen slips to the side
and Salonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salonen.
Salonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The London Broil blocks it with crossed arms.
Salonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The London Broil pulls guard successfully.
The London Broil scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The London Broil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frances The London Broil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The London Broil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The London Broil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The London Broil pushes off an throws an elbow but Salonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salonen lands an elbow inside that The London Broil shrugs off.
Salonen lands an elbow inside that The London Broil shrugs off.
Salonen pushes off an throws an elbow but The London Broil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salonen connects with a knee to the head.
The London Broil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The London Broil avoids the elbow strike from Salonen, against the cage.
The London Broil gets control of Salonen's arms and successfully pulls guard. The London Broil will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The London Broil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salonen is one step ahead there.
Salonen prevents The London Broil from getting back to his feet.
The London Broil has his feet on Salonen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Salonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salonen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salonen lands an elbow inside.
Salonen lands an elbow inside that The London Broil shrugs off.
Salonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The London Broil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Elmeri Salonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frances The London Broil.
The London Broil goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salonen prevents it.
Salonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The London Broil takes an elbow to the temple.
Salonen tries to land a knee to the head but The London Broil blocks with his arms.
Salonen throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The London Broil avoids a wild elbow strike from Salonen.
The London Broil lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The London Broil.
The London Broil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salonen uses from the top position.
Frances The London Broil has got the better of the ground game so far.
The London Broil scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The London Broil tries to clinch
and Salonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salonen lands an elbow just above The London Broil 's eye.
The London Broil pulls guard.
Salonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salonen stopping the sweep attempt from The London Broil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frances The London Broil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The London Broil pulls Salonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Salonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elmeri Salonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The London Broil wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frances The London Broil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The London Broil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frances The London Broil!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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