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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Ilmottelee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eskobar Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Ilmottelee!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson shoots in and bounces Ilmottelee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ilmottelee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Ilmottelee working a defensive guard here.
Ilmottelee has his foot on Andersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ilmottelee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ilmottelee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
Andersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson with a nice head shot there.
Ilmottelee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.
Andersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmottelee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmottelee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andersson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ilmottelee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andersson, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Andersson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmottelee trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmottelee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmottelee trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Ilmottelee controlling him for the moment.
Andersson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Andersson scores with a takedown into Ilmottelee's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskobar Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andersson darts in and clinches Ilmottelee up against the cage.
Andersson effectively controlling the action here.
Ilmottelee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ilmottelee working aggressively here.
Andersson jumps guard.
Andersson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ilmottelee.
Ilmottelee tries to clinch there but Andersson circles away.
Andersson moves into the clinch.
Ilmottelee is trying to break free.
Andersson manages to pull guard.
Andersson is controlling Ilmottelee's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmottelee wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Ilmottelee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmottelee is breathing heavily.
Andersson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ilmottelee manages to get himself to full guard.
Ilmottelee looking for subs off his back but Andersson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andersson controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson 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.
Andersson working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmottelee is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson decides to stand and escape the position.
Andersson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling the position from side mount.
Andersson lands a few punches from side control.
Ilmottelee tries to improve position but can't.
Andersson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Andersson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Andersson cracks Ilmottelee with a big elbow.
Andersson working away.
Andersson lands an elbow.
Ilmottelee taking a bit of punishment here - Andersson scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Eskobar Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmottelee wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is dominant here and he's now got Ilmottelee's back!
Ilmottelee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Andersson.
Andersson working for the choke.
Andersson looking for the RNC.
Andersson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskobar Andersson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ilmottelee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Andersson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andersson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Andersson with a nice head shot there.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson won't allow Ilmottelee to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson drops back looking for a leg! Ilmottelee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ilmottelee manages to kick Andersson off! Andersson jumps back into Ilmottelee's guard.
Andersson stands up and waves to Ilmottelee to follow him.
Ilmottelee wants to clinch
and Andersson moves into the clinch.
Andersson is trying to trip Ilmottelee. He has hold of a leg but Ilmottelee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Andersson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ilmottelee trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson wants to stand but Ilmottelee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmottelee is striking but Andersson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Andersson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ilmottelee wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eskobar Andersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson moves nicely into side control.
Andersson advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling the pace for now.
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilmottelee working to try and regain half guard.
Andersson lands with some strikes.
Andersson controlling from mount.
Atte Ilmottelee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Eskobar Andersson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ilmottelee throws and low kick but Andersson moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eskobar Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eskobar Andersson!
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