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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Haittavaikutus - Matkalla. Elias Virtanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick.
Virtanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Virtanen. Virtanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a nice right hand.
Liu shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liu throws a leg kick but Virtanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elias Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Virtanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liu.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Elias Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jie Liu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Virtanen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Liu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liu throwing strikes but missing.
Liu looking to pass the guard.
Virtanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu tries to free his leg and advance position but Virtanen is retaining full guard.
Virtanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Liu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu wants to pass the guard but Virtanen is keeping the position.
Virtanen pushes Liu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu misses with a takedown attempt - Virtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu blocks the body kick.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Virtanen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Virtanen throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virtanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virtanen tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Virtanen checks it.
Virtanen looks to clinch
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liu works over Virtanen's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virtanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virtanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Virtanen moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Virtanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jie Liu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Virtanen throws a head kick that half lands.
Virtanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Virtanen has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu avoiding damage as Virtanen throws knees to the body.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Liu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Virtanen's efforts to push away.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Virtanen.
Liu blocks the elbow strike.
Virtanen connects with a knee to the head.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtanen throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen keeps control of Liu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virtanen trying to land knees to the body.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
Virtanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Virtanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
A nice left hand lands by Virtanen.
Liu drags the fight down to the ground.
Liu wants to sweep but no luck.
Liu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtanen defends well.
Virtanen wants to get up but he can't break Liu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Liu working for a triangle but Virtanen defends it easily.
Liu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen wants to get up but he can't break Liu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Liu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Virtanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Virtanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Virtanen preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Elias Virtanen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Liu throws a leg kick but Virtanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virtanen.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Virtanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Virtanen throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Virtanen takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws a hook but Virtanen avoids it easily.
Liu walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Virtanen slips the punch.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Virtanen tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Virtanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Liu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virtanen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Liu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Virtanen uses from the top position.
Liu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Virtanen scores with a kick to the body.
Virtanen scores with a nice body kick.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Virtanen lands a front kick.
Virtanen throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Liu takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses.
Liu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
Nice straight punches there by Virtanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a low kick.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body.
Virtanen ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses.
Virtanen slips a jab from Liu.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Virtanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Virtanen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Virtanen tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Virtanen defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Virtanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elias Virtanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu shoots in and gets a takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Virtanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liu's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Liu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virtanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virtanen is looking to stand up but Liu won't let him.
Liu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Liu's guard.
Jie Liu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virtanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Elias Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu catches Virtanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Virtanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Virtanen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Liu's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Virtanen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virtanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Virtanen misses with a straight left.
Virtanen wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
Virtanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liu.
Liu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Virtanen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virtanen 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Virtanen!
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