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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Dilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenho Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tenho Hagert struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrea Dilja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Hagert!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hagert tries to keep at a distance but Dilja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hagert tries to pull guard but Dilja holds him up against the cage and eventually Hagert drops back down to his feet.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hagert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dilja pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrea Dilja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenho Hagert.
Hagert pulls guard effortlessly.
Dilja wants to get up but he can't break Hagert's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hagert looking for a sweep. Not yet Hagert, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja tries to stand but Hagert is controlling from the bottom.
Hagert thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hagert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilja throws a head kick that misses.
Hagert has a takedown stuffed.
Hagert looks gassed!
Dilja throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagert has a takedown stuffed.
Dilja gets a clinch.
Hagert is trying to drag Dilja to the mat but Dilja just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilja lands a shoulder strike.
Dilja is looking to break free of the clinch but Hagert has double underhooks.
Dilja has had enough of the clinch but Hagert keeps him there for the moment.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Hagert wants a takedown.
Hagert prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Hagert is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilja has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert fails to pull guard.
Dilja breaks the clinch.
Dilja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dilja has closed the distance and engaged Hagert in a clinch.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dilja wants to get back to striking at distance but Hagert won't allow it.
Hagert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilja prevents it.
A short left from Dilja.
Dilja manages to break the clinch.
Dilja clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilja pushes Hagert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilja prevents a body shot from Hagert.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hagert up against the cage.
Hagert prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Dilja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dilja throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Dilja finds it's way through Hagert's defenses.
Hagert fails with the takedown.
Dilja bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hagert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilja throws a head kick that misses.
Hagert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilja's head.
Dilja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilja closes the distance and clinches.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Hagert is breathing heavily.
Hagert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dilja gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dilja wants to get back to striking at distance but Hagert won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.
Hagert fails to pull guard.
Andrea Dilja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenho Hagert.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja slows down the pace here.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Hagert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dilja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hagert backwards.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dilja has had enough of the clinch but Hagert keeps him there for the moment.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja stalling against the cage.
Hagert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Hagert breaks from the clinch.
Hagert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilja with a hook.
Hagert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dilja is fending him off so far but Hagert persists. Nope, Dilja circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dilja has closed the distance and engaged Hagert in a clinch.
Dilja lands with a light punch inside.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Dilja holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Hagert has a couple of punches blocked by Dilja.
Hagert prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Hagert tries for a takedown but Dilja manages to get underhooks.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dilja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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.
Good body shot from Dilja.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Hagert looking for a takedown.
Dilja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hagert letting Dilja take a breather here.
Hagert tries a body shot but Dilja blocks it.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.
Dilja is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Dilja dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Dilja.
Dilja throws a right and a left that Hagert avoids nicely.
Dilja has closed the distance and engaged Hagert in a clinch.
Dilja is trying to break free.
Hagert has had enough of the clinch but Dilja keeps him there for the moment.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja is trying to break free.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Hagert is trying to maintain a safe position but Dilja gets an underhook and turns Hagert into the cage.
Hagert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dilja works over Hagert's head and body with a nice combination.
Hagert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hagert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilja throws a sloppy head kick and Hagert moves out of range easily.
Dilja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hagert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrea Dilja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilja scores with a jab. Hagert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dilja darts in and clinches Hagert up against the cage.
Dilja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hagert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilja smiles and moves away.
Dilja rushes Hagert and presses him up against the cage.
Dilja is stalling here.
Dilja seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hagert wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagert fails to pull guard.
Andrea Dilja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenho Hagert.
Dilja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.
Hagert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dilja just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hagert tries to pull guard but Dilja holds him up against the cage and eventually Hagert drops back down to his feet.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja slowing the pace effectively.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja stalling the fight.
Dilja prevents Hagert from breaking the clinch.
Hagert jumps guard but Dilja stands there with Hagert around his waist. Hagert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilja has had enough of the clinch but Hagert keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hagert missing with knees to the body.
Hagert prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dilja avoids the elbow strike from Hagert, against the cage.
Hagert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrea Dilja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dilja has Hagert pushed against the cage.
Dilja lands a hook that snaps the head of Hagert backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dilja tries to break the clinch but Hagert is controlling the position.
Tenho Hagert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hagert has Dilja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dilja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Dilja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilja, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Dilja!
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FIGHT
RATING
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