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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Einat Thoresen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niklas Backstrom will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einat Thoresen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Backstrom!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoresen drives through with a takedown into Backstrom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Backstrom has his foot on Thoresen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thoresen works his way back into a safe position though.
Thoresen wants to stand but Backstrom is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thoresen is stalling in the full guard.
Backstrom trying to control the position.
Thoresen trying to control the position from guard on top but Backstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Einat Thoresen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thoresen has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoresen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thoresen is trying to break free.
Thoresen leaning against his opponent.
Thoresen successfully pulls guard.
Backstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Backstrom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Backstrom wants to control from the top but Thoresen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen looking for a sweep. Not yet Thoresen, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Backstrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Backstrom wants to control from the top but Thoresen keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Niklas Backstrom was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Backstrom as Thoresen shoots in.
Thoresen has managed to clinch.
Thoresen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Backstrom smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einat Thoresen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoresen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Backstrom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thoresen somewhat.
Thoresen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Thoresen.
Thoresen dives in and grabs Backstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Backstrom pushes down on Thoresen's head and hops out.
Backstrom looking to score a takedown here. Thoresen is defending well but Backstrom drives through and ends up in Thoresen's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Backstrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom 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.
Thoresen looking to control.
Backstrom advances position into side control!
Backstrom trying to control the action but Thoresen is working from the bottom.
Backstrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thoresen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Backstrom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Niklas Backstrom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thoresen misses with a takedown
and Backstrom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thoresen won't allow Backstrom to pass to mount.
Backstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thoresen sees it coming and defends easily.
Thoresen is refusing to be controlled, as Backstrom sits in half guard.
Backstrom is thwarting Thoresen's attempts to control the position.
Backstrom wants to free his trapped foot but Thoresen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thoresen controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoresen is trying to stand up here but Backstrom is controlling him well.
Einat Thoresen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thoresen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backstrom.
Backstrom checks a leg kick.
Backstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thoresen.
Thoresen doesn't manage to clinch there - Backstrom circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Backstrom's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thoresen trying to control the action but Backstrom is working from the bottom.
Backstrom trying to hold on to Thoresen's head to control him but Thoresen postures up.
Backstrom controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Backstrom is looking for a sweep. Thoresen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thoresen dives in for a single leg takedown but Backstrom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Backstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoresen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thoresen moves in looking to clinch but Backstrom pushes him off.
Thoresen looks for the body kick but Backstrom saw that one coming.
Thoresen looks to land a body kick but Backstrom moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen is looking to clinch but Backstrom is avoiding it.
Thoresen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Backstrom manages to get back to half guard.
Backstrom is looking to escape.
Backstrom gets full guard.
Backstrom trying to control the position.
Backstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thoresen defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Backstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thoresen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Backstrom circles away.
Thoresen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoresen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoresen dives in and grabs Backstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Backstrom pushes down on Thoresen's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Thoresen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einat Thoresen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoresen shoots in and gets a takedown into Backstrom's guard.
Backstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thoresen defends it easily.
Backstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Backstrom has his foot on Thoresen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thoresen works his way back into a safe position though.
Backstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thoresen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Thoresen looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thoresen wants to pass the guard but Backstrom is keeping the position.
Backstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thoresen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thoresen wants to control from the top but Backstrom keeps moving.
Backstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thoresen defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thoresen trying to control the position from guard on top but Backstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thoresen tries to free his leg and advance position but Backstrom is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Backstrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Einat Thoresen.
Thoresen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thoresen tries to clinch there but Backstrom circles away.
A head kick misses from Thoresen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Thoresen does no damage.
Thoresen dives in and grabs Backstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Backstrom pushes down on Thoresen's head and hops out.
Backstrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thoresen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but Thoresen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thoresen shoots in and drives through. Backstrom sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Backstrom really 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.
Thoresen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Backstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoresen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thoresen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thoresen shoots in looking for a takedown but Backstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thoresen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thoresen tries to clinch but Backstrom moves out of range.
Thoresen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Backstrom tries to avoid it but Thoresen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Backstrom to the ground. Backstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thoresen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backstrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thoresen throws a leg kick but Backstrom moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoresen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Backstrom's waist but Backstrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thoresen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einat Thoresen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Backstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thoresen avoids it really well and circles away.
Thoresen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Backstrom swivels and escapes.
Backstrom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thoresen wants to control but Backstrom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Backstrom is keen to just control but Thoresen is a slippery customer.
Backstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Thoresen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Backstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thoresen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niklas Backstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thoresen is staying active underneath Backstrom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Backstrom is working for a submission of some sort.
Backstrom slips a nice elbow through Thoresen's hands, connecting with Thoresen's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thoresen is looking to control Backstrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thoresen avoid being mounted?
Thoresen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thoresen is looking for a sweep. Backstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Backstrom is looking for a kimura but Thoresen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Backstrom to get the leverage.
Backstrom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Backstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Thoresen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen is not content to let Backstrom control the position.
Backstrom prevents Thoresen from improving his position.
Thoresen trying to get back to full guard but Backstrom takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Backstrom looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoresen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Backstrom dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Backstrom tries for a takedown but Thoresen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thoresen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thoresen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Backstrom wants to control but Thoresen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoresen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Backstrom, who protects the arm well.
Backstrom wants to control but Thoresen postures up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Backstrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thoresen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Backstrom sneaks back into half guard.
Backstrom is trying to stand.
Thoresen wants to work for an arm triangle but Backstrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Backstrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thoresen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backstrom is keeping the position for now.
Backstrom is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thoresen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Backstrom's body to avoid the submission. Backstrom has instead reached around Thoresen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Backstrom arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Niklas Backstrom! Niklas Backstrom retains his lightweight title!
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