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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hjelmslev's choice of entrance music: Let The Hammer Fall. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanen checks the leg kick.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick
letting Takanen counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takanen, right into the meat.
Hjelmslev lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Takanen.
Hjelmslev throws a hook but Takanen avoids it easily.
Hjelmslev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takanen avoids the body shot from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev misses the body punch
and Takanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hjelmslev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hjelmslev's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick which misses Takanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Takanen tries to avoid it.
Takanen throws a hook but Hjelmslev blocks it.
Hjelmslev throws out a leg kick but Takanen moves out of range and Hjelmslev only half commits.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takanen counters with a leg kick.
Takanen throws a nice looking combination but Hjelmslev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hjelmslev throws a right hand that Takanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Takanen also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takanen throws a shot to the body.
Hjelmslev misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takanen. Hjelmslev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takanen slips a straight right by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev misses with a body shot.
Hjelmslev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hjelmslev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hjelmslev misses with a low kick as Takanen jumps back.
Hjelmslev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hjelmslev.
Takanen lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hjelmslev's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hjelmslev is looking to land body kicks.
Takanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takanen throws a leg kick which misses Hjelmslev's front leg but catches the back leg as Hjelmslev tries to avoid it.
Takanen looks for a takedown but Hjelmslev sprawls well.
Takanen misses with a two punch combination.
Esko Takanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hjelmslev misses with a straight right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takanen!
Hjelmslev looks gassed!
Takanen throws a leg kick but Hjelmslev moved away.
Hjelmslev misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanen misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Takanen slams his shin into Hjelmslev's torso.
Hjelmslev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hjelmslev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takanen checks a low kick from Hjelmslev.
Takanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hjelmslev thows a body shot but no joy.
Hjelmslev throws the kick towards the body but Takanen avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takanen tries to land a leg kick but Hjelmslev saw it coming and moves away.
Hjelmslev misses with a low kick.
Takanen throws a right hand that misses
and Hjelmslev counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen throws an overhand right that lands on Hjelmslev's shoulder, as Hjelmslev tries to avoid the shot.
Takanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but Takanen moved away.
Hjelmslev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Takanen. That snapped Hjelmslev's head back.
Hjelmslev wants to slow Takanen down by chopping away at his legs.
Takanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Takanen misses.
Takanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hjelmslev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takanen misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Hjelmslev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hjelmslev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hjelmslev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Takanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hjelmslev lands with an uppercut that bounces Takanen off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Takanen is predictable there
and Hjelmslev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hjelmslev stuffs the takedown.
Takanen blocks the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hjelmslev.
Esko Takanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Takanen lands with an overhand left.
Takanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hjelmslev's calf.
Hjelmslev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takanen is out of range.
Hjelmslev is looking to slow Takanen down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hjelmslev is out of range.
Hjelmslev tries to land a leg kick but Takanen saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev scores with a kick to the body.
Takanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanen misses the target.
Hjelmslev throws a head kick that half lands.
Takanen defending well as Hjelmslev loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Hjelmslev.
Takanen throws a right hand that misses
and Hjelmslev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hjelmslev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hjelmslev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Takanen blocks the low kick.
Takanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takanen with a jab.
Takanen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hjelmslev misses with a two punch combination.
Hjelmslev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takanen.
Hjelmslev lands with a right hand.
Takanen throws a sloppy head kick and Hjelmslev moves out of range easily.
Hjelmslev looks for the body kick but Takanen saw that one coming.
Takanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Takanen counter with a right hand.
Hjelmslev blocks the body kick.
Hjelmslev avoids the body shot from Takanen.
Takanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takanen misses with the combination.
Hjelmslev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hjelmslev misses with a jab to the body
and Takanen counters with a low kick, right behind Hjelmslev 's knee.
Hjelmslev lands a glancing blow to the side of Takanen's head.
Hjelmslev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hjelmslev is breathing heavily.
Takanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjelmslev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takanen connects with a jab.
Takanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hjelmslev.
Takanen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hjelmslev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hjelmslev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hjelmslev moves away from the strike by Takanen.
Takanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hjelmslev misses the shot to the body.
Takanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hjelmslev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takanen.
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 Esko Takanen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but Takanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hjelmslev.
Takanen throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Hjelmslev blocks the low kick.
Takanen throws a low kick but Hjelmslev moves out of range easily.
Takanen tries to score with a low kick but Hjelmslev moves his leg out of the way.
Hjelmslev moves away from the strike by Takanen.
Hjelmslev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hjelmslev tries to clinch but Takanen is having none of it.
Takanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hjelmslev throws a low kick, looking for Takanen's leg but Takanen calmly moves out of range.
Takanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hjelmslev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takanen loads up on a big right hand but Hjelmslev slips the punch.
Takanen thows a leg kick but Hjelmslev checks it
and Hjelmslev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hjelmslev tries to clinch but Takanen moves out of range.
Takanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takanen connects with a single shot there.
Takanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Takanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hjelmslev moves away.
Takanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hjelmslev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takanen throws a sloppy head kick and Hjelmslev moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen motions for Hjelmslev to come forward. Takanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takanen misses with the combination.
Takanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hjelmslev scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hjelmslev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takanen.
Hjelmslev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hjelmslev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hjelmslev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hjelmslev lands a nice uppercut.
Hjelmslev leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takanen misses with a punch to the body.
Hjelmslev is leaning against Takanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Takanen.
Hjelmslev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hjelmslev tries to work over Takanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esko Takanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hjelmslev digs a right hand into Takanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takanen's gas tank.
Hjelmslev blocks an elbow strike from Takanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takanen.
Hjelmslev looking to slow down the pace here.
Takanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hjelmslev throws the left hand but Takanen avoids the punch easily.
Takanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Takanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ragnar Hjelmslev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hjelmslev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Esko Takanen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takanen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Esko Takanen!
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