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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aung San Suu Kyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suu Kyi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Peace Prize Speech. 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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208 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aung San Suu Kyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Suu Kyi throws a low kick but Tikkanen moves out of range easily.
Tikkanen fails to land the takedown.
Tikkanen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tikkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tikkanen slips under a jab from Suu Kyi.
Suu Kyi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tikkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tikkanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tikkanen shoots in and drives through. Suu Kyi sprawls well.
Suu Kyi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suu Kyi wants it to stay on the feet.
Aung San Suu Kyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suu Kyi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Suu Kyi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suu Kyi wants it to stay on the feet.
Suu Kyi throws a right hand that misses
and Tikkanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Suu Kyi throws a sloppy head kick and Tikkanen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suu Kyi tries to counter by clinching up but Tikkanen breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Suu Kyi - just one landing.
Tikkanen lands a right hook to the body.
Suu Kyi sizes up Tikkanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suu Kyi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tikkanen has time to react.
Tikkanen closes the distance and clinches up with Suu Kyi, looking for a takedown. Tikkanen pushes Suu Kyi against the cage but Suu Kyi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tikkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suu Kyi's head backwards.
Suu Kyi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tikkanen looking to score a takedown here. Suu Kyi is defending well but Tikkanen drives through and ends up in Suu Kyi's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tikkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tikkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tikkanen is in close to Suu Kyi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Suu Kyi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi working a defensive guard here.
Tikkanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suu Kyi trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi throws a head kick but Tikkanen moves out of range.
Tikkanen moves out of range of the body kick from Suu Kyi.
Tikkanen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Suu Kyi with a body shot.
Suu Kyi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tikkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suu Kyi throws a wild body kick that Tikkanen sees coming a mile off.
Tikkanen loads up on a big right hand but Suu Kyi slips the punch.
Tikkanen misses with a kick to the body.
Suu Kyi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tikkanen.
Some wild striking there from Tikkanen.
Suu Kyi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi throws a body kick that misses.
Tikkanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tikkanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tikkanen dodges an elbow strike from Suu Kyi.
Suu Kyi misses with an elbow over the top.
Tikkanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tikkanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suu Kyi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tikkanen's face.
It looks like Esa Tikkanen has been cut.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suu Kyi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tikkanen misses with a body punch.
Suu Kyi throws an elbow that misses.
Suu Kyi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tikkanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tikkanen blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aung San Suu Kyi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esa Tikkanen's cut.
That's time! Suu Kyi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tikkanen connects with a jab.
It looks like Aung San Suu Kyi has been cut.
Tikkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Suu Kyi misses.
Tikkanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tikkanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Suu Kyi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tikkanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suu Kyi is looking to counter the offense by Tikkanen and move into the clinch.
Suu Kyi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tikkanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suu Kyi attempts a counter takedown but Tikkanen avoids it well and moves away.
Suu Kyi avoids the head kick by Tikkanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suu Kyi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tikkanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Suu Kyi rather than just go for the knockout.
Tikkanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suu Kyi moves away from the strike by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen missing with a left hand there. Suu Kyi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suu Kyi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suu Kyi has managed to clinch.
Tikkanen can't find room to land a body shot as Suu Kyi controls the action.
Suu Kyi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Suu Kyi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tikkanen lands with a right to the head.
Tikkanen lands a body shot.
Tikkanen manages to pull guard.
Suu Kyi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikkanen is keeping the position for now.
Tikkanen looking for a guillotine here but Suu Kyi defends easily.
Tikkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tikkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tikkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suu Kyi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikkanen is keeping the position for now.
Tikkanen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suu Kyi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Suu Kyi trying to control from Tikkanen's half guard. Tikkanen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen has his foot on Suu Kyi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suu Kyi works his way back into a safe position though.
Suu Kyi wants to control from the top but Tikkanen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tikkanen, not yet.
Tikkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suu Kyi defends it easily.
Suu Kyi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suu Kyi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suu Kyi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suu Kyi won't allow Tikkanen to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tikkanen dives in and grabs Suu Kyi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suu Kyi pushes down on Tikkanen's head and hops out.
Aung San Suu Kyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen.
Tikkanen slips a jab from Suu Kyi.
Suu Kyi is looking to clinch but Tikkanen is avoiding it.
Tikkanen throws a right and a left that Suu Kyi avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Suu Kyi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tikkanen staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suu Kyi.
Tikkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suu Kyi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suu Kyi avoids the head kick by Tikkanen.
Suu Kyi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esa Tikkanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tikkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Tikkanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tikkanen.
Suu Kyi tries to bench press Tikkanen off him but Tikkanen keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Suu Kyi's face as Tikkanen controls the position.
Suu Kyi is not content to let Tikkanen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikkanen tries to advance to mount but Suu Kyi denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Suu Kyi but he's now mounted!
Tikkanen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tikkanen raining down shots from the mount!
Suu Kyi tries to reverse the position but Tikkanen maintains control.
Tikkanen avoids the attempt from Suu Kyi to control.
Aung San Suu Kyi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Suu Kyi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Esa Tikkanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suu Kyi avoids a strike by Tikkanen and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tikkanen's guard! Fantastic escape!
Suu Kyi trying to control but Tikkanen is working from the bottom.
Tikkanen looking for a guillotine here but Suu Kyi defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikkanen is keeping the position for now.
Suu Kyi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Esa Tikkanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suu Kyi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tikkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suu Kyi has managed to get both his arms back between Tikkanen's legs - danger averted.
Tikkanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suu Kyi throwing strikes from guard but Tikkanen blocks nicely.
Suu Kyi preventing the sweep.
Tikkanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suu Kyi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tikkanen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Suu Kyi has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tikkanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suu Kyi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suu Kyi's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Tikkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tikkanen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Esa Tikkanen!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Esa Tikkanen!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Esa Tikkanen!
Esa Tikkanen wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Esa Tikkanen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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