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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Liu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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278 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 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, Jimmy Liu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
Emerson gets underhooks to prevent Liu's takedown attempt.
Liu fails to pull guard.
Liu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emerson walks away with a smile on his face. Liu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Liu.
Liu gets a clinch.
Liu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emerson can't get the takedown.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Emerson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.
Emerson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emerson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Emerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liu is in Emerson's guard.
Liu gets to his feet. Emerson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Liu with a poor takedown
and Emerson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emerson letting Liu take a breather here.
Emerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Emerson closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emerson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Emerson has double underhooks.
Liu looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Emerson is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liu tries to score a body lock takedown but Emerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Liu to work.
Liu is trying to push Emerson away but Emerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu stalling in the clinch.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Emerson's takedown attempt.
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Emerson really is a fat lump.
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.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emerson looking for a takedown.
Emerson tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu moves into the clinch.
Emerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Emerson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emerson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu being controlled here momentarily.
Liu wants to control from the top but Emerson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liu goes for a double leg but Emerson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emerson continues to drive forward.
Liu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emerson defends it nicely.
Emerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Emerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu closes the distance and pushes Emerson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emerson is keeping busy.
Liu wants a takedown.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Liu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu keeps control of Emerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimmy Liu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emerson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emerson blocks an uppercut.
Liu jumps guard but Emerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Emerson pulls Liu into guard.
Emerson is pulling down on Liu's head to control his posture.
Liu looking to pass the guard.
Emerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emerson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emerson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson has control of Liu's left arm, preventing Liu from doing any damage.
Emerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emerson has momentary wrist control but Liu slips an elbow through the middle.
Liu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liu chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu preventing the sweep.
Emerson wants to stand but Liu is controlling the position.
Emerson managing to control the position.
Emerson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Liu has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Emerson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Emerson to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Emerson. No joy for Liu on that attempt.
Robin Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu darts in looking for a takedown but Emerson gets double underhooks and turns Liu into the cage.
Liu gets a clinch.
Liu can't get the takedown.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Liu.
Emerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Emerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson breaks from the clinch.
Liu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Robin Emerson has been cut.
Emerson clinches up against the cage.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Liu tries to break free but Emerson pushes him back against the cage.
Emerson tries to circle away but Liu has him pinned against the cage.
Liu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emerson after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu is trying to force a seperation but Emerson has the dominant position.
Liu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emerson is trying to force a seperation but Liu has the dominant position.
Emerson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Emerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Liu controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emerson.
Emerson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Liu is trying to stand.
Jimmy Liu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emerson stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liu closes the distance and clinches.
Liu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Emerson wants to break free but Liu has control.
Emerson wants a takedown.
Emerson can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Robin Emerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emerson gets tackled into the cage by Liu. Liu maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Emerson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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