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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adnan Bajrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Emerson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robin Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adnan Bajrovic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson blocks a head kick by Bajrovic.
Bajrovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emerson tries to avoid it but Bajrovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emerson to the ground. Emerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emerson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emerson throws a hook but Bajrovic blocks it.
Emerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Adnan Bajrovic has been cut.
Bajrovic pushes Emerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bajrovic breaks the clinch.
Bajrovic has a takedown stuffed.
Emerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajrovic closes the distance and clinches up with Emerson, looking for a takedown. Bajrovic pushes Emerson against the cage but Emerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emerson tries to counter with a takedown but Bajrovic is quick to defend against it.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adnan Bajrovic.
Bajrovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emerson tries to counter with a takedown but Bajrovic is quick to defend against it.
Bajrovic has closed the distance and engaged Emerson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajrovic fails to pull guard.
Bajrovic is trying to pull guard but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Emerson manages to break the clinch.
Bajrovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Emerson.
Bajrovic avoids the head kick by Emerson.
Emerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bajrovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emerson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bajrovic just manages to avoid it.
Bajrovic shoots in but Emerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Emerson enables Bajrovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Emerson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Emerson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bajrovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bajrovic being controlled against the cage.
Bajrovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bajrovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bajrovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bajrovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bajrovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajrovic letting Emerson take a breather here.
Bajrovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emerson up against the cage.
Emerson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emerson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bajrovic after a bit of a struggle.
Emerson is trying to maintain a safe position but Bajrovic gets an underhook and turns Emerson into the cage.
Emerson can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bajrovic lands a body shot.
Bajrovic is struggling to control the position.
Bajrovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bajrovic.
Bajrovic is trying to pull guard but Emerson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emerson tries to circle away but Bajrovic has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajrovic slows down the pace here.
Emerson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 Robin Emerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adnan Bajrovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emerson leaves Bajrovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bajrovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bajrovic.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adnan Bajrovic.
Emerson tries to keep at a distance but Bajrovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajrovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bajrovic jumps into guard, dragging Emerson to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajrovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bajrovic pushes Emerson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Emerson moves into the clinch.
Bajrovic fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Emerson.
Emerson is pressed up against the cage. Bajrovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emerson down to the mat. Emerson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bajrovic darts in looking for a takedown but Emerson gets double underhooks and turns Bajrovic into the cage.
Bajrovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emerson as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajrovic tries for a takedown but Emerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bajrovic is breathing heavily.
Emerson moves in looking to clinch but Bajrovic pushes him off.
Emerson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bajrovic lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bajrovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bajrovic stalling against the cage.
Bajrovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajrovic keeps control of Emerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bajrovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emerson is looking to counter punch.
Bajrovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bajrovic wants a takedown.
Emerson looking for a takedown.
Emerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson breaks the clinch.
Emerson throws the left hand but Bajrovic avoids the punch easily.
Bajrovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emerson as he avoids it easily.
Emerson throws a big counter combination but Bajrovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bajrovic is defended easily by Emerson.
Bajrovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robin Emerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adnan Bajrovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Emerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bajrovic.
Emerson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bajrovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Robin Emerson has been cut.
Bajrovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emerson throws a hook but Bajrovic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Emerson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bajrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajrovic dives in and grabs Emerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emerson pushes down on Bajrovic's head and hops out.
Bajrovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Emerson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adnan Bajrovic.
Bajrovic has Emerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bajrovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emerson smiles and moves away.
Robin Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emerson misses with a two punch combination.
Robin Emerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bajrovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bajrovic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Emerson closes the distance and pushes Bajrovic back into the cage.
Emerson working hard to break the clinch.
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bajrovic lands a body shot.
Emerson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Emerson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Emerson as Bajrovic shoots in.
Emerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Emerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bajrovic has managed to clinch.
Emerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajrovic jumps guard but Emerson stands there with Bajrovic around his waist. Bajrovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bajrovic has him pressed against the cage.
Bajrovic stops a takedown attempt from Emerson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bajrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bajrovic stalling in the clinch.
Emerson wants to break free but Bajrovic has control.
Bajrovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Emerson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Emerson is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Emerson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bajrovic controlling the positon.
Emerson trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajrovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adnan Bajrovic.
I think Emerson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robin Emerson!
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energy
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RATING
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