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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 27 p4p, 419 weight class) and Arturo Hernandez (ranked 1 p4p, 15 weight class). Anton Ilmarinen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilmarinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen cracks Hernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Hernandez.
It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Ilmarinen avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hernandez swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Ilmarinen avoids it well.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen scores with the left hand. Hernandez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ilmarinen is standing up over Hernandez. Hernandez looks to escape but Ilmarinen dives into side control.
Hernandez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez is looking to reverse the position.
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hernandez is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is letting Ilmarinen control him for a moment.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hernandez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A swing and a miss from Ilmarinen.
Hernandez throws a counter combo.
Ilmarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it well and moves away.
Hernandez cracks Ilmarinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Hernandez catches Ilmarinen right on the button with a cross.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body
and Ilmarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
Ilmarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ilmarinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez is controlling Ilmarinen's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anton Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hernandez punishes Ilmarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez sizes up Ilmarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez takes a swing at Ilmarinen's ribcage but misses.
Ilmarinen connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ilmarinen at a distance.
Hernandez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ilmarinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ilmarinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandez to the mat! Hernandez manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ilmarinen is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen passes Hernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ilmarinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hernandez pushes Ilmarinen off but Ilmarinen dives into side control.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen throws an elbow but Hernandez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ilmarinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hernandez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ilmarinen's guard! Nice work there by Hernandez!
Ilmarinen wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ilmarinen there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ilmarinen manages to get to full guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving.
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ilmarinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Hernandez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Ilmarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez lands a nice hook to Ilmarinen's body. Ilmarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ilmarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Hernandez swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a leg kick
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Ilmarinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilmarinen's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!
Ilmarinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hernandez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ilmarinen is proving hard to escape from.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ilmarinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ilmarinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ilmarinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ilmarinen throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilmarinen's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here.
Hernandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hernandez throws a strike but Ilmarinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ilmarinen stops Hernandez from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilmarinen prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Ilmarinen postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen forces his way into half guard.
Hernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Anton Ilmarinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ilmarinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ilmarinen under the eye.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ilmarinen.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ilmarinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez works over Ilmarinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Ilmarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ilmarinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hernandez sprawls well initially but Ilmarinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Hernandez is a slippery customer.
Ilmarinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez pushes Ilmarinen off looking to stand but Ilmarinen dives back in and keeps control.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Ilmarinen is controlling him well.
Ilmarinen slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ilmarinen is aware though and is defending well.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Ilmarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ilmarinen passes into half guard.
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Ilmarinen is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Ilmarinen misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Hernandez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice defenses there by Ilmarinen.
A punch combination from Ilmarinen misses.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ilmarinen swinging wildly here.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ilmarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Hernandez tries to get set, Ilmarinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Hernandez manages to avoid the attempt.
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ilmarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Ilmarinen misses its intended target.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Ilmarinen avoids it with no problem.
Ilmarinen scores with a punch to the head.
Hernandez with a nice cross.
Ilmarinen checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Ilmarinen throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Ilmarinen.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ilmarinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Arturo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez stands up and waves to Ilmarinen to follow him.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez thows a leg kick but Ilmarinen checks it
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ilmarinen but great work by Hernandez.
Hernandez stands up and beckons Ilmarinen to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ilmarinen blocks a jab.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Ilmarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ilmarinen is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arturo Hernandez.
I think Ilmarinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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