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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emmu Eliasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Modano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmu Eliasson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmu Eliasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Modano!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eliasson.
Modano shoots for a double leg takedown but Eliasson sprawls well. He's pushed Modano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eliasson scores with a nice body kick.
Modano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eliasson is fending him off so far but Modano persists. Nope, Eliasson circles away and we're back to standing.
Modano drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Modano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eliasson is looking to stand up but Modano isn't so interested in that idea.
Eliasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Eliasson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eliasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eliasson.
Modano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eliasson defends it easily.
Eliasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Modano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modano has his foot on Eliasson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eliasson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modano has his foot on Eliasson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eliasson works his way back into a safe position though.
Eliasson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Eliasson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Modano.
Modano throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Eliasson trying to control the action but Modano is working from the bottom.
Modano is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Modano is looking for a sweep.
Modano regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eliasson trying to control from half guard but Modano is working away.
Eliasson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eliasson is looking to advance position but Modano won't allow it.
Modano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eliasson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modano is looking to improve his position.
Eliasson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Modano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Eliasson working over Modano with some ground and pound. Modano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Modano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eliasson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eliasson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eliasson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eliasson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Modano with the active half guard here but Eliasson passes nicely into side control.
Modano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eliasson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eliasson grinds an elbow into Modano's temple.
Modano tries to buck Eliasson off but Eliasson is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eliasson cracks Modano with a big right hand but Modano just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eliasson taking a breather here.
Eliasson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmu Eliasson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Modano tries to sprawl but Eliasson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eliasson slips a nice elbow through Modano's hands, connecting with Modano's forehead.
Modano is trying to get back to full guard.
Modano actively working from the bottom here.
Eliasson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Modano looking for submissions off his back.
Eliasson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eliasson winds up and cracks Modano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliasson trying to control the pace.
Eliasson drops an elbow to the side of Modano's head.
Eliasson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eliasson is looking to stall here but Modano recovers full guard.
Eliasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Modano is keeping the position for now.
Eliasson throws a big elbow that misses.
Modano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eliasson wants to pass the guard but Modano is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modano has momentary wrist control but Eliasson slips an elbow through the middle.
Modano looking for a guillotine here but Eliasson defends easily.
Eliasson distracts Modano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eliasson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eliasson pulls his head out easily.
Eliasson is trying to control the action in half guard but Modano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eliasson trying to pass the guard but Modano defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson wants to control but Modano is keeping him busy.
Eliasson not doing much here.
Modano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Modano has hold of Eliasson's hands but Eliasson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eliasson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Eliasson there.
Modano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Modano is breathing heavily.
Modano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eliasson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modano actively working from the bottom here.
Modano tries to get to full guard but Eliasson has control of the leg.
Eliasson is trying to control the action in half guard but Modano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eliasson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Modano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Modano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eliasson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Modano misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Modano is staying active underneath Eliasson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmu Eliasson dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Eliasson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Modano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eliasson is in Modano's guard.
Eliasson trying to control but Modano is working from the bottom.
Eliasson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Modano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eliasson has managed to get both his arms back between Modano's legs - danger averted.
Eliasson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eliasson controlling from the top position.
Eliasson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eliasson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Eliasson moves into full mount! Modano won't be happy about that!
Eliasson landing strikes from the mount.
Modano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modano flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Eliasson content just to control the position here.
Modano is bucking up trying to escape but Eliasson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Modano is looking to get to half guard.
Modano taking shots to the head.
Eliasson tries to control but Modano wriggling away.
Eliasson wants to control but Modano has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Modano keeps working.
Modano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eliasson pulls his head out easily.
Eliasson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Modano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eliasson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emmu Eliasson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eliasson trying to control the action but Modano is working from the bottom.
Modano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eliasson moves into full mount! Modano won't be happy about that!
Eliasson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Eliasson lands a nice shot to the head.
Modano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eliasson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Eliasson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eliasson breaks from Modano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eliasson with shots to the head and body - Modano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Eliasson landing shots from mount.
Modano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Eliasson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Modano's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eliasson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mike Modano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eliasson looking to finish Modano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Modano!
Modano is rocked!
Eliasson wants to control the pace but Modano is squirming around nicely.
Eliasson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Modano?
Modano is still in real trouble! Can Eliasson finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eliasson breaks from Modano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Emmu Eliasson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Modano seems to have recovered his senses.
Eliasson controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmu Eliasson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eliasson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmu Eliasson!
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