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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rento has chosen Sonata Arctica - Fade to Black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raimo Rento!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akesson looking to score a takedown here. Rento is defending well but Akesson drives through and ends up in Rento's guard.
Akesson trying to control but Rento is working from the bottom.
Akesson wants to get up but he can't break Rento's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Akesson looking to sit in guard and control but Rento gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rento trying to control the position from guard on top but Akesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akesson is looking to stand up but Rento isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akesson holds on and takes a little breather.
Akesson wants to control the position but Rento says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson is trying to stand up here but Rento is controlling him well.
Rento trying to mount his opponent but Akesson defends it.
Akesson is not content to let Rento control the position.
Akesson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rento.
Akesson is trying to stand.
Rento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rento trying to mount his opponent but Akesson defends it.
Akesson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akesson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akesson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akesson wants it to stay on the feet.
Rento clinches up with Akesson and pushes him back against the cage.
Akesson tries to pull guard but Rento holds him up against the cage and eventually Akesson drops back down to his feet.
Akesson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rento won't allow it.
Rento leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rento keeps control of Akesson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akesson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akesson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rento sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akesson somewhat.
Rento misses with a wild body shot.
Rento has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akesson jumps guard but Rento turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Akesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rento prevents Akesson from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Rento.
Akesson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rento has double underhooks.
Rento lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson breaks the clinch.
Akesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rento.
Rento slips a jab from Akesson.
Rento only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Akesson misses.
A jab from Akesson does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rento. Akesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akesson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rento. Rento circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akesson scores with a one two! Rento had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akesson moves out of range of the leg kick from Rento.
Crunch! Rento slams his shin into Akesson's torso.
Akesson misses with a looping right.
Rento is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rento tries to score with a low kick but Akesson moves his leg out of the way.
Akesson feinted with a counter takedown.
Akesson looks to land a combination but Rento avoids it well.
Jimmie Akesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akesson motions for Rento to come forward. Akesson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rento throws a shot from downtown. Akesson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Akesson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rento scores with a punch to the head.
Akesson throws out a loose jab but Rento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rento throws a hook but Akesson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson moves in looking to clinch but Rento pushes him off.
Akesson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rento sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rento throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akesson on the side of the head.
Rento throws a chopping leg kick but Akesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akesson throws out the jab.
Rento looks for a takedown but Akesson sprawls well.
Rento shoots for a takedown but Akesson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akesson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akesson connects with a crisp jab.
Rento buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akesson misses with an uppercut
and Rento counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rento avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rento thinks about the counter body kick.
Akesson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akesson is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Akesson.
Rento is looking to clinch but Akesson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raimo Rento will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rento misses with a hook. Akesson ducked under it nicely.
Akesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rento.
Akesson throws a big counter combination but Rento scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Akesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akesson has his takedown stuffed
and Rento holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Akesson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akesson working hard to break the clinch.
Akesson tries to circle away but Rento has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rento.
Akesson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rento has double underhooks.
Rento scores with a shoulder strike.
Rento keeps control of Akesson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rento taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akesson tries to break free but Rento pushes him back against the cage.
Rento lands a right hand.
Akesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akesson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Akesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akesson throws an off balance right hand
and Rento counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rento feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akesson's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Rento misses the target.
Rento connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rento swats away the attempt to clinch by Akesson.
Rento wants to slow Akesson down by chopping away at his legs.
Akesson throws the left hand but Rento avoids the punch easily.
Rento misses the shot to the body.
Rento throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Rento there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rento fakes the leg kick and cracks Akesson in the body.
Rento throws a jab when Akesson was well out of range.
Rento tries to score with a low kick but Akesson moves his leg out of the way.
Akesson throws a lazy right hand but Rento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rento throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akesson tries to clinch up but Rento circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson throws a jab when Rento was well out of range.
Akesson throws a nice looking combination but Rento bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akesson moves in looking to clinch but Rento pushes him off.
Rento is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akesson.
Rento digs a good body shot into Akesson's ribs.
Akesson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Akesson blocks the leg kick.
Akesson defending well as Rento loads up on a big left hand.
Akesson wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Akesson as Rento shoots in.
Akesson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rento misses with a jab to the body
and Akesson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raimo Rento seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Rento.
Akesson throws an overhand right that lands on Rento's shoulder, as Rento tries to avoid the shot.
Akesson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rento swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rento darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rento.
Akesson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rento lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rento throws a lazy right hand but Akesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akesson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rento but Rento pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rento is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Akesson fails with the takedown
and Rento counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akesson blocks a leg kick.
Akesson connects with a body shot that sends Rento's belly button to the back.
Rento looks for the body kick but Akesson saw that one coming.
Akesson throwing a counter right hand but Rento manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Akesson.
Akesson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot by Rento.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rento scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rento misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akesson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akesson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rento's head.
Nice shot by Akesson.
Rento has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rento lands a head shot.
Akesson connects with a leg kick. Rento looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rento misses with a body shot.
Rento staying out of range there.
Rento slips a jab from Akesson.
A jab lands there for Rento.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rento.
Rento throws a right and a left that Akesson avoids nicely.
Rento fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akesson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Rento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Akesson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rento tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akesson is in Rento's guard.
Akesson wants to control from the top but Rento keeps moving.
Akesson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rento is trying to control the position but Akesson postures up.
Rento is adopting a defensive guard.
Akesson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rento looking to control.
Akesson trying to control but Rento is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson is looking to stand up but Rento won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Rento. Those never looked like landing.
Rento takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rento cracks the inside of Akesson's front leg.
Rento throws a hook but Akesson avoids it easily.
Akesson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rento scores with a jab to the body.
Akesson misses with a kick to the body.
Rento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akesson lands with a hook. Rento tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rento misses with a head kick.
Rento tries to move into range but Akesson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Rento misses its intended target.
Akesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rento avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Akesson tenderised Rento's leg. Rento is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Rento throws out a leg kick but Akesson moves out of range and Rento only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Akesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rento connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akesson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akesson.
Akesson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rento as he avoids it easily.
Rento swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rento throws a head kick that misses.
Akesson punishes Rento's body with a nice straight punch.
Akesson misses with an uppercut.
Akesson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akesson trying to control but Rento is working from the bottom.
Akesson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson lands a couple of digs.
Akesson throws a strike but Rento rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Akesson wants to sweep but no luck.
Akesson has his hands on Rento's head, controlling the position.
Rento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rento presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Akesson is trying to drag Rento to the mat but Rento just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Rento.
Jimmie Akesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rento can't find room to land a body shot as Akesson controls the action.
Rento lands with a short shot to the head.
Akesson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akesson wants to break free but Rento has control.
Akesson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akesson tries to pull guard but Rento forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Akesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akesson is trying to break the clinch but Rento is controlling him.
Rento lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akesson tries to pull guard but Rento holds him up against the cage and eventually Akesson drops back down to his feet.
Rento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akesson as Rento tries to tie him up.
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 Jimmie Akesson.
I think Rento 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raimo Rento!
Raimo Rento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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