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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Burningrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Brown 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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Erkki Heimolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimolainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burningrom to the mat! Burningrom manages to get full guard.
Burningrom has his foot on Heimolainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heimolainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Heimolainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burningrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heimolainen has managed to get both his arms back between Burningrom's legs - danger averted.
Burningrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burningrom is looking for a triangle but Heimolainen pushes his legs off easily.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Heimolainen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimolainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heimolainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Heimolainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heimolainen passes Burningrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Heimolainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimolainen wants to take a breather but Burningrom is having none of it.
Heimolainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Heimolainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Burningrom back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Heimolainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heimolainen jumps guard.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Heimolainen blocks nicely.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing.
Burningrom throws a strike but Heimolainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heimolainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burningrom looking for a guillotine here but Heimolainen defends easily.
Heimolainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heimolainen wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Heimolainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burningrom gets back to half guard.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Heimolainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burningrom's head.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Heimolainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burningrom is looking to escape.
Heimolainen passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Burningrom defends it well.
Burningrom's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Heimolainen is landing with some decent strikes but Burningrom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Heimolainen controlling from mount.
Heimolainen has control of Burningrom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burningrom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Heimolainen throwing strikes here but Burningrom is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burningrom is trying to stand.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Heimolainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Heimolainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Heimolainen wants to finish this one by submission but Burningrom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Heimolainen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen wants to control the pace but Burningrom is squirming around nicely.
Burningrom wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Heimolainen looking to control but Burningrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burningrom is working to get back to half guard.
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount.
Heimolainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burningrom is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burningrom's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Burningrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heimolainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Heimolainen.
Knees to the body from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Burningrom regains guard immediately.
Heimolainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
Heimolainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Heimolainen stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Heimolainen on the inside.
Heimolainen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burningrom is trying to keep an underhook but Heimolainen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimolainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burningrom is just riding it out for now. Heimolainen eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heimolainen pulls his head out easily.
Heimolainen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Burningrom.
Heimolainen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burningrom's legs.
Burningrom pushes Heimolainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Heimolainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Heimolainen looks up at the clock and then as Burningrom takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Heimolainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heimolainen taking a breather here.
Heimolainen trying to control the position but Burningrom is working away.
Burningrom wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Heimolainen trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom is being controlled here.
Burningrom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Heimolainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Erkki Heimolainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heimolainen slows the pace down.
Heimolainen lands some shots froms side control.
Burningrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Heimolainen is controlling him well.
Burningrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burningrom is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen wants to control but Burningrom is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen taking a breather here.
Heimolainen advances to mount.
Heimolainen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burningrom has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Heimolainen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Erkki Heimolainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heimolainen lands a two punch combo.
Heimolainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burningrom!
Burningrom is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burningrom is not content to let Heimolainen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep.
Heimolainen controlling from side mount.
Burningrom is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Heimolainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burningrom is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Heimolainen tries to move to mount but Burningrom blocks the move with his legs.
Burningrom is looking to reverse the position.
Heimolainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burningrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burningrom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Heimolainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burningrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heimolainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burningrom sprawls well initially but Heimolainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burningrom has one foot on Heimolainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heimolainen.
Burningrom throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burningrom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burningrom gets tackled into the cage by Heimolainen. Heimolainen maintains the clinch.
Burningrom stalling.
Heimolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burningrom can do to turn this around?
Burningrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burningrom is trying to maintain a safe position but Heimolainen gets an underhook and turns Burningrom into the cage.
Heimolainen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burningrom can't fight it off and eventually Heimolainen manages to take the fight to the floor. Burningrom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burningrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimolainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heimolainen stands up from Burningrom's guard - Heimolainen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Heimolainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burningrom sprawls well initially but Heimolainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burningrom has one foot on Heimolainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heimolainen defends well.
Heimolainen pushes down on Burningrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heimolainen pulls his head out easily.
Burningrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heimolainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heimolainen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burningrom for as long as he can get away with.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Heimolainen tries to pass to full mount but Burningrom defends it.
Burningrom looking for subs from the bottom but Heimolainen mounts him!
Burningrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen controlling the pace for now.
Burningrom wants to get back to his feet.
Heimolainen content just to control the position here.
Heimolainen looking to control but Burningrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burningrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Heimolainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Heimolainen controlling from mount.
Burningrom is squirming around, avoiding Heimolainen's attempts to control the action.
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Erkki Heimolainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burningrom is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Heimolainen controlling the pace for now.
Burningrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Nero Burningrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Erkki Heimolainen.
Well Heimolainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Heimolainen!
Our winner, Erkki Heimolainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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