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Event:
HFC Challengers 90
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Heimolainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heimolainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heimolainen wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Heimolainen instigates a clinch.
Mihattovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Heimolainen is trying to trip Mihattovic. He has hold of a leg but Mihattovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Heimolainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Heimolainen wants to control from the top but Mihattovic keeps moving.
Heimolainen passes Mihattovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heimolainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mihattovic reverses the position - he's now on top in Heimolainen's guard.
Heimolainen looking to control.
Heimolainen wants to stand but Mihattovic is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mihattovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mihattovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Mihattovic wants to control from the top but Heimolainen keeps moving. #SUB#
Mihattovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimolainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mihattovic has managed to get both his arms back between Heimolainen's legs - danger averted.
Heimolainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mihattovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mihattovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Heimolainen is trying to keep Mihattovic in close.
Mihattovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mihattovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mihattovic postures up and lands a big shot to Heimolainen's brow. #SUB#
Heimolainen has his foot on Mihattovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mihattovic works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mihattovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mihattovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heimolainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Mihattovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heimolainen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Heimolainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mihattovic is trying to maintain the position but Heimolainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Heimolainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heimolainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihattovic's head.
Heimolainen is looking to stall here but Mihattovic recovers full guard. #T3#
Heimolainen advances to half guard.
Heimolainen is trying to control. Mihattovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Heimolainen is trying to work for a kimura but Mihattovic is defending well.
Heimolainen wants to control but Mihattovic is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimolainen is really struggling to control Mihattovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mihattovic keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Heimolainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heimolainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mihattovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Heimolainen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heimolainen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Heimolainen moves into range and clinches up with Mihattovic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Heimolainen has picked Mihattovic up - he's going for a ride! Heimolainen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mihattovic is staying active underneath Heimolainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heimolainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mihattovic is looking to improve his position.
Mihattovic trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen is trying to control. Mihattovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heimolainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heimolainen wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Heimolainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mihattovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Heimolainen drives through with a takedown into Mihattovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Heimolainen passes Mihattovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heimolainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Heimolainen tries to control but Mihattovic wriggling away. #T2##SUB#
Heimolainen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mihattovic is now in Heimolainen's guard. A big mistake from Heimolainen there, giving up the dominant position!
Heimolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihattovic can do to turn this around?
Mihattovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heimolainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Heimolainen looking for a guillotine here but Mihattovic defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mihattovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mihattovic being controlled here momentarily.
Heimolainen wants to sweep here but Mihattovic controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Mihattovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mihattovic looking to pass the guard.
Mihattovic stands up over Heimolainen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Mihattovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mihattovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heimolainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mihattovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erkki Heimolainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heimolainen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mihattovic scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Heimolainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mihattovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mihattovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mihattovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Heimolainen trying to control the position.
Heimolainen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Mihattovic from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Heimolainen looking for a guillotine here but Mihattovic defends easily.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Mihattovic from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heimolainen 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.#SUB#
Heimolainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mihattovic defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Heimolainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Heimolainen.#SUB#
Heimolainen swings around for an armbar but Mihattovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Heimolainen's guard.
Mihattovic stopping the sweep attempt from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen tries to strike from the bottom.
Mihattovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heimolainen gets back to half guard.
Heimolainen missing with punches from the bottom.
Heimolainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mihattovic is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mihattovic is trying to work for a kimura but Heimolainen is defending well.
Mihattovic is thwarting Heimolainen's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heimolainen defends it well.
Mihattovic is looking to take a break and control but Heimolainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heimolainen trying to hold on to Mihattovic's head to control him but Mihattovic postures up.
Heimolainen taking some punishment here, with Mihattovic in his half guard. #SUB2#
Mihattovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heimolainen is just riding it out for now. Mihattovic eventually gives up the hold.
Mihattovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nebojsa Mihattovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mihattovic lands with a punch from half guard.
Heimolainen is looking for a sweep. Mihattovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Heimolainen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mihattovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Heimolainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mihattovic wants to take a breather but Heimolainen is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mihattovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Heimolainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heimolainen is not content to let Mihattovic control the position.#SUB#
Heimolainen looking for submissions off his back.
Mihattovic is nestled in close to Heimolainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Heimolainen won't allow Mihattovic to pass to mount.
Heimolainen trying to control here.
Heimolainen tries to roll over but Mihattovic keeps him under control.
Heimolainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mihattovic is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mihattovic is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Mihattovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heimolainen is just riding it out for now. Mihattovic eventually gives up the hold.
Mihattovic prevents Heimolainen from improving his position.
Erkki Heimolainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heimolainen is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mihattovic is trying to work for a kimura but Heimolainen is defending well.
#SUB2#
Heimolainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mihattovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nebojsa Mihattovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heimolainen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Heimolainen!
Our winner, Erkki Heimolainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 89
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lickertwat looking to score a takedown here. Heimolainen is defending well but Lickertwat drives through and ends up in Heimolainen's guard.
Heimolainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heimolainen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lickertwat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lickertwat postures up and lands a big shot to Heimolainen's brow.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Heimolainen keeps moving.
Lickertwat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heimolainen trying to strike off his back.
Heimolainen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Heimolainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heimolainen striking from the bottom here.
Heimolainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heimolainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lickertwat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lickertwat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lickertwat postures up.
Heimolainen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Heimolainen striking off his back but it's not causing Lickertwat any problems.
Heimolainen is trying to keep Lickertwat in close.
#T1#
Heimolainen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #ES#
Heimolainen wriggles free and stands up.
Lickertwat shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Lickertwat forces Heimolainen back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Lickertwat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lickertwat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heimolainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lickertwat is controlling him.
Lickertwat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lickertwat stopping the sweep attempt from Heimolainen.
Lickertwat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heimolainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimolainen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Heimolainen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Heimolainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lickertwat lands a couple of digs.#T2##ES#
Heimolainen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heimolainen lands a two punch combo.
Lickertwat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Heimolainen instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lickertwat jumps guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lickertwat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heimolainen trying to control but Lickertwat is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heimolainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lickertwat looking to control.
#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lickertwat is looking to sweep but instead, Heimolainen has passed into half guard.
Lickertwat is looking to control Heimolainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lickertwat avoid being mounted?
Lickertwat wants to get back to full guard.
Heimolainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lickertwat trying to hold on to Heimolainen's head to control him but Heimolainen postures up.
#SUB#
Heimolainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heimolainen is thwarting Lickertwat's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Heimolainen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU#
Heimolainen decides to stand up.
Lickertwat darts in trying to clinch
and Heimolainen counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot lands for Heimolainen.
Heimolainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lickertwat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Heimolainen throws a nice looking combination but Lickertwat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heimolainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lickertwat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Lickertwat drives through and clinches with Heimolainen against the cage.
Heimolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lickertwat can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Lickertwat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lickertwat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Heimolainen looking to pass the guard.
Lickertwat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heimolainen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lickertwat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heimolainen tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lickertwat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lickertwat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Heimolainen is trying to control Lickertwat's posture but Lickertwat avoids it.
Lickertwat landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#
Heimolainen is rocked!#T1#
Lickertwat working away.
Oh Heimolainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lickertwat working the head with strikes.
The crowd goes nuts as Lickertwat knocks Heimolainen out cold with a massive hammerfist! Lickertwat Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AL Lickertwat!
AL Lickertwat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 88
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Heimolainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heimolainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flagg.
#TD2#
Heimolainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flagg wants to improve his position but Heimolainen is controlling well.
Heimolainen is keen to just control but Flagg is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Flagg looking for submissions off his back.
Heimolainen is looking to advance position but Flagg won't allow it. #SUB2#
Heimolainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flagg is just riding it out for now. Heimolainen eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen trying to control from half guard but Flagg is working away. #T1#
Heimolainen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Heimolainen prevents Flagg from improving his position.
Flagg is controlling Heimolainen's trapped leg to prevent Heimolainen from advancing to side control.
Heimolainen trying to control the pace.
Flagg is holding on to half guard well.
Heimolainen trying to control the pace.
Heimolainen is keen to just control but Flagg is a slippery customer.
Flagg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Flagg is looking for a sweep. Heimolainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heimolainen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flagg!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flagg is looking to improve his position but Heimolainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Flagg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flagg wants to control from the top but Heimolainen keeps moving.
Flagg is fighting to break Heimolainen's control of his arms but Heimolainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Flagg tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimolainen is retaining full guard.
Heimolainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flagg is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimolainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Flagg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Heimolainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flagg trying to control but Heimolainen is working from the bottom.
Heimolainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Heimolainen stalling.
Flagg regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Flagg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Heimolainen uses it to pass to side control.
Heimolainen is staying tight to Flagg's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Heimolainen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heimolainen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Flagg!
Flagg wants to hold on but Heimolainen pushes him away.
Flagg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Heimolainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flagg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Flagg is defending against the submission attempts here by Heimolainen.
Heimolainen tries to pass to full mount but Flagg defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heimolainen controlling the action here.
Flagg misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flagg, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Heimolainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flagg to the mat! Flagg manages to get full guard.
Flagg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Flagg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heimolainen defends it easily.
Heimolainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heimolainen trying to control but Flagg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Flagg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heimolainen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Flagg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heimolainen defends it easily.#T1#
Heimolainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flagg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Flagg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heimolainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heimolainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heimolainen wants to control from the top but Flagg keeps moving.
Flagg trying to control the position.
Heimolainen content to stall in guard here.
Heimolainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Flagg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heimolainen defends well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Heimolainen sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Flagg doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Heimolainen paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Flagg - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deangelo Flagg!
A victorious Deangelo Flagg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 288 Satan vs Wade
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Centura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Centura looks to land a combination. Heimolainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Centura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimolainen.
Centura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen avoids the head kick by Centura.
Heimolainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Heimolainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Centura circles away.
Heimolainen goes for a double leg but Centura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Centura continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Heimolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimolainen is breathing heavily.
Heimolainen swings for the body but Centura moves out of range.
Heimolainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Centura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heimolainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Centura, as that shot connected.
Heimolainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Centura counters with a right hand to the body.
Centura has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Centura drops Heimolainen with a beautiful combination! Heimolainen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Centura is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Heimolainen is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Heimolainen.
Oh Heimolainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Centura lands a beautiful left hook that drops Heimolainen. Heimolainen tries to recover but Centura is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Heimolainen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Centura!
Ace Centura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 283 Derksen vs Clack
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Heimolainen throws a combination that misses
and Sharp counters with a series of strikes. Heimolainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heimolainen lands a two punch combo.
Sharp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heimolainen avoids the head kick by Sharp.
Heimolainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Sharp moves into the clinch.
Heimolainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Sharp has picked Heimolainen up - he's going for a ride! Sharp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Heimolainen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sharp manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimolainen tries to hold on but Sharp postures up.#SUB2#
Sharp wants to finish this one by submission but Heimolainen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sharp.
Sharp looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Sharp tries to control but Heimolainen wriggling away.
Heimolainen tries to lock up and control but Sharp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heimolainen really wants to buck Sharp off and get back to his feet.
Heimolainen tries to lock up and control but Sharp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heimolainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Heimolainen is in trouble!
Sharp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sharp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heimolainen tries to hold on but Sharp pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp controlling the pace for now.
Sharp working the ground and pound effectively.
Heimolainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heimolainen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3##SUB2#
Sharp moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Heimolainen has worked his arm free - good work by Heimolainen!
Sharp wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Sharp decides to stand back up.
Heimolainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heimolainen duly obliges.
Heimolainen throws a right and a left that Sharp avoids nicely.
Sharp shoots in and drives through. Heimolainen sprawls well.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch but Heimolainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heimolainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Heimolainen jumps guard but Sharp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heimolainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharp dives in and grabs Heimolainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heimolainen pushes down on Sharp's head and hops out.#TD#
Heimolainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp wants to stand back up but Heimolainen manages to pass into side control.
Heimolainen wants to control but Sharp is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen advances nicely into full mount.
Heimolainen tries to control but Sharp wriggling away. #SUB#
Heimolainen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sharp has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sharp!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Heimolainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Heimolainen is looking to slow Sharp down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.
Heimolainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sharp prevents it.
Heimolainen tries to pull guard but Sharp holds him up against the cage and eventually Heimolainen drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Heimolainen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Heimolainen slips nicely into half guard.
Heimolainen is thwarting Sharp's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp pushes Heimolainen off but Heimolainen dives into side control.
Sharp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Heimolainen wants to take a breather but Sharp is having none of it.
Sharp wants to get back to his feet.
Heimolainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.
Sharp wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sharp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heimolainen. #SUB2#
Sharp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heimolainen wants to free his trapped foot but Sharp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sharp pushes Heimolainen off looking to stand but Heimolainen dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sharp is staying active underneath Heimolainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Heimolainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Heimolainen throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
Sharp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sharp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heimolainen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Heimolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimolainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharp sprawls well. Sharp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heimolainen gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Heimolainen misses.
Sharp steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heimolainen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Heimolainen.#T3#
Sharp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heimolainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Heimolainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Heimolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharp's waist but Sharp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heimolainen off to one side.
A combination from Heimolainen does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Sharp fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Heimolainen to the ground. Sharp is now in Heimolainen's guard.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Sharp decides to stand back up.
Heimolainen shoots and misses
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heimolainen misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Heimolainen tries to keep at a distance but Sharp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sharp wants to take the fight to the mat but Heimolainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heimolainen's efforts to push away.#TD#
Heimolainen lands a takedown into guard.
Heimolainen prevents Sharp from getting back to his feet.
Sharp looking to control.
Heimolainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heimolainen trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Heimolainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharp is retaining full guard.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heimolainen throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erkki Heimolainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Heimolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
Sharp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heimolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharp's waist but Sharp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heimolainen off to one side.
Sharp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Heimolainen looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Sharp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharp wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Heimolainen jumps into guard, dragging Sharp to the mat.
Sharp tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimolainen is retaining full guard.
Sharp is standing up over Heimolainen. Heimolainen looks to escape but Sharp dives into side control.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heimolainen keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Heimolainen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Heimolainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Heimolainen is working hard here to advance position.
Sharp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sharp wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sharp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heimolainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sharp wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen is trying to maintain the position but Sharp is very close to passing his half guard.
Sharp is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
Heimolainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharp is working away from the top position though.
Sharp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Sharp seems to be working for a kimura but Heimolainen defends the submission attempt.
Heimolainen is trying to maintain the position but Sharp is very close to passing his half guard.
Sharp slows the pace down in half guard.
Heimolainen trying to control but Sharp postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Sharp feints and as Heimolainen raises his hands in defense, Sharp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Heimolainen kicks Sharp off and gets to his feet.
Erkki Heimolainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Heimolainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharp tries to sprawl out of it but Heimolainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Heimolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heimolainen misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Sharp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sharp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimolainen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Sharp passes Heimolainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sharp with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sharp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heimolainen wants to improve his position but Sharp is controlling well.
#ES#
Heimolainen pushes Sharp off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimolainen. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heimolainen is fending him off so far but Sharp persists. Nope, Heimolainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Heimolainen has his takedown stuffed
and Sharp counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sharp 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
After winning the bout, Asa Sharp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
BFT-466: Sheck vs Jayne II
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Mellia misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Heimolainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mellia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heimolainen with a body shot.
Heimolainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Heimolainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mellia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mellia.
Heimolainen wants to clinch up but Mellia keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mellia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mellia with a nice cross.
Heimolainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Mellia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heimolainen doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Heimolainen is rocked!#CL2#
Mellia clinches with his opponent.
Oh Heimolainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mellia gets underhooks to prevent Heimolainen's takedown attempt.
Mellia prevents Heimolainen from breaking the clinch.
Mellia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heimolainen blocks an uppercut.
Heimolainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Heimolainen tries to pull guard but Mellia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Heimolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mellia prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Mellia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mellia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mellia controlling the action here for a moment.
Heimolainen wants to stall.
Come on Mellia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heimolainen fails to pull guard.
Mellia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimolainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mellia prevents it.
Heimolainen has had enough of the clinch but Mellia keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Heimolainen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Heimolainen trying to control from half guard but Mellia is working away. #T2##ES2#
Mellia kicks off Heimolainen and gets to his feet.
Mellia connects with a looping right hand.
Mellia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mellia counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimolainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mellia circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Mellia.#TD#
Heimolainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Mellia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Heimolainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heimolainen misses with a few strikes there.
Mellia scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mellia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parvati Mellia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heimolainen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mellia gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Heimolainen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parvati Mellia!
During a confident post fight interview, Parvati Mellia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFT-463: Tentheros vs Toro 3
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Heimolainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rothstein scores with a head kick.
Rothstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Heimolainen coming out on top.
Rothstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Rothstein connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Heimolainen to the floor! Rothstein dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Heimolainen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothstein lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Heimolainen quite badly. Heimolainen pulls Rothstein in close trying to recover. Rothstein postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Heimolainen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Heimolainen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Rothstein!
Sam Rothstein took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
BFT-459
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Heimolainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Heimolainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Heimolainen looks to land a left hand but Edgar moved out of range nicely.
Heimolainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Edgar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Heimolainen. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Heimolainen does no damage.
Heimolainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Heimolainen tries to keep at a distance but Edgar has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Heimolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heimolainen checks a leg kick.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Heimolainen avoids it well.
Edgar looks to land a left hand but Heimolainen moved out of range nicely.
Heimolainen looks to clinch
and Edgar counters with a three punch combo that has Heimolainen backing up. Heimolainen nods at Edgar to acknowledge the strikes.
Edgar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heimolainen lands a really nice looking cross but Edgar seems unphased.
Heimolainen moves away from the strike by Edgar.
Edgar wants to clinch up but Heimolainen keeps it at a distance.
Edgar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Edgar dodges the punch combination from Heimolainen.
#CL#
Edgar moves into the clinch.#BC#
Edgar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edgar scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Edgar misses.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Edgar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Heimolainen sprawling to the canvas! Heimolainen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Edgar finish him?!
#ROC#
Heimolainen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar moves in close and cracks Heimolainen with a massive right hand! Heimolainen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Edgar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Heimolainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burningrom to the mat! Burningrom manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Burningrom has his foot on Heimolainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heimolainen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Heimolainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burningrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heimolainen has managed to get both his arms back between Burningrom's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Burningrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Burningrom is looking for a triangle but Heimolainen pushes his legs off easily.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Heimolainen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimolainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heimolainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Heimolainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heimolainen passes Burningrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Heimolainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimolainen wants to take a breather but Burningrom is having none of it.
Heimolainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES2#
Burningrom has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Heimolainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Burningrom back against the cage.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Heimolainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Heimolainen jumps guard.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Heimolainen blocks nicely.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing.
Burningrom throws a strike but Heimolainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Heimolainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Burningrom looking for a guillotine here but Heimolainen defends easily.
Heimolainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heimolainen wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.#T2#
Heimolainen trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Heimolainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burningrom gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Heimolainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burningrom's head.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Heimolainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burningrom is looking to escape.
Heimolainen passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3##SUB#
Heimolainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Burningrom defends it well.
Burningrom's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Heimolainen is landing with some decent strikes but Burningrom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Heimolainen controlling from mount. #SUB#
Heimolainen has control of Burningrom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burningrom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Heimolainen throwing strikes here but Burningrom is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burningrom is trying to stand.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Heimolainen isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Heimolainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Heimolainen wants to finish this one by submission but Burningrom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Heimolainen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Heimolainen wants to control the pace but Burningrom is squirming around nicely.
Burningrom wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Heimolainen looking to control but Burningrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burningrom is working to get back to half guard.
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount.
Heimolainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burningrom is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burningrom's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Burningrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Heimolainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Heimolainen.
Knees to the body from Heimolainen.
#TD#
Heimolainen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Burningrom regains guard immediately.
Heimolainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
Heimolainen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Heimolainen stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Heimolainen closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Heimolainen on the inside. #TD#
Heimolainen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burningrom is trying to keep an underhook but Heimolainen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Heimolainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burningrom is just riding it out for now. Heimolainen eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heimolainen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Heimolainen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Burningrom.
Heimolainen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burningrom's legs.
Burningrom pushes Heimolainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Heimolainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Heimolainen looks up at the clock and then as Burningrom takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Heimolainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heimolainen taking a breather here.
Heimolainen trying to control the position but Burningrom is working away.
Burningrom wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Heimolainen trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom is being controlled here.
Burningrom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Heimolainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Erkki Heimolainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heimolainen slows the pace down.
Heimolainen lands some shots froms side control.
Burningrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Heimolainen is controlling him well.
Burningrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burningrom is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Heimolainen wants to control but Burningrom is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen taking a breather here.
Heimolainen advances to mount. #SUB#
Heimolainen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burningrom has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SU#
Heimolainen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Erkki Heimolainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heimolainen lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Heimolainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burningrom!
Burningrom is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burningrom is not content to let Heimolainen control the position. #T4#
Burningrom is looking for a sweep.
Heimolainen controlling from side mount.
Burningrom is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Heimolainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burningrom is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Heimolainen tries to move to mount but Burningrom blocks the move with his legs.
Burningrom is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Heimolainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burningrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burningrom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Heimolainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Burningrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Heimolainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burningrom sprawls well initially but Heimolainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Burningrom has one foot on Heimolainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heimolainen. #ES2#
Burningrom throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burningrom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Burningrom gets tackled into the cage by Heimolainen. Heimolainen maintains the clinch.
Burningrom stalling.
Heimolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burningrom can do to turn this around?
Burningrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burningrom is trying to maintain a safe position but Heimolainen gets an underhook and turns Burningrom into the cage.#TD#
Heimolainen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burningrom can't fight it off and eventually Heimolainen manages to take the fight to the floor. Burningrom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Burningrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Heimolainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Heimolainen stands up from Burningrom's guard - Heimolainen perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Heimolainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burningrom sprawls well initially but Heimolainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Burningrom has one foot on Heimolainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Heimolainen. #TD#
Heimolainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heimolainen defends well.
Heimolainen pushes down on Burningrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heimolainen pulls his head out easily.
Burningrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heimolainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heimolainen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burningrom for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Heimolainen tries to pass to full mount but Burningrom defends it. #SUB2#
Burningrom looking for subs from the bottom but Heimolainen mounts him!
Burningrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Heimolainen controlling the pace for now.
Burningrom wants to get back to his feet.
Heimolainen content just to control the position here.
Heimolainen looking to control but Burningrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burningrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Heimolainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Heimolainen controlling from mount.
Burningrom is squirming around, avoiding Heimolainen's attempts to control the action.
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Burningrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Erkki Heimolainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burningrom is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Heimolainen controlling the pace for now.
Burningrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Nero Burningrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Erkki Heimolainen.
Well Heimolainen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Heimolainen!
Our winner, Erkki Heimolainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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