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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho has chosen Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrams lands a head kick!
Abrams looks to score with a jab to the body but Laiho is just out of range.
Laiho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laiho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Laiho with the counter takedown but Abrams avoids it easily.
Laiho misses with a hook. Abrams ducked under it nicely.
Abrams moves out of range of the strikes.
Laiho throws a right hand that Abrams ducks under and follows up with a left that Abrams also avoids with ease.
Abrams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abrams blocks a jab.
Abrams doesn't manage to clinch there - Laiho circles away.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams throws a series of punches but Laiho avoids them all with ease.
Laiho connects with a looping right hand.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams slips a jab from Laiho.
Abrams throws a shot from downtown. Laiho moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laiho scores with a takedown into Abrams's guard.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Abrams keeps moving.
Abrams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abrams tries to roll over but Laiho keeps him under control.
Laiho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laiho is keen to just control but Abrams is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Laiho connects with a nice short shot to Abrams's temple.
Abrams is trying to maintain the position but Laiho is very close to passing his half guard.
Laiho trying to control from half guard but Abrams is working away.
Laiho prevents Abrams from standing back up.
Abrams taking some punishment here, with Laiho in his half guard.
Laiho tries to pass to full mount but Abrams defends it.
Abrams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Laiho working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Abrams taking some punishment here, with Laiho in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams actively working from the bottom here.
Abrams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laiho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abrams actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abrams looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laiho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abrams is trying to maintain the position but Laiho is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Abrams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laiho pulls his head out easily.
Laiho is trying to control the action in half guard but Abrams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abrams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laiho pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Laiho.
We've been hearing good reports from Abrams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laiho passes to full mount!
Laiho content just to control the position here.
Abrams can't escape the position.
Laiho lands a nice shot to the head.
Abrams is looking to improve his position but Laiho isn't that keen on the idea.
Laiho dominating with strikes here.
Abrams is looking to improve his position but Laiho isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laiho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Laiho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Abrams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Laiho working for a guillotine from mount but Abrams is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laiho dominating with strikes here.
Abrams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laiho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Abrams's face.
Abrams is looking to improve his position but Laiho isn't that keen on the idea.
Laiho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Laiho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Laiho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Laiho working Abrams over with strikes here.
Abrams is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abrams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abrams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laiho.
Abrams looks to throw the jab but Laiho is out of range.
Laiho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abrams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laiho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Laiho moves out of range easily.
Abrams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abrams walks into a stiff left hand from Laiho.
Abrams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abrams lands an overhand right.
Abrams tries to clinch but Laiho moves out of range.
Abrams tries to work over Laiho's front leg with a kick but Laiho checks it.
Good work by Laiho as he checks the leg kick.
Laiho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abrams momentarily.
Laiho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abrams on his heels. He'll look to pass Abrams's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laiho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laiho tries to free his leg and advance position but Abrams is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho landing some decent shots from guard.
Abrams wants to sweep here but Laiho controlling him for the moment.
Laiho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laiho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laiho postures up and lands a big shot to Abrams's brow.
Laiho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abrams trying to control the position.
Laiho scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laiho wants to pass the guard but Abrams is keeping the position.
Abrams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abrams has momentary wrist control but Laiho slips an elbow through the middle.
Abrams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laiho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Abrams.
Abrams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abrams is looking to reverse the position.
Laiho looks up at the clock and then as Abrams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Laiho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams struggling a bit here.
Laiho working the ground and pound.
Laiho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abrams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laiho's guard! Nice work there by Abrams!
Abrams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abrams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abrams has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Abrams postures up in Laiho's guard and throws a big left but Laiho blocks it.
Abrams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laiho is trying to keep Abrams in close.
Laiho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abrams has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Abrams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laiho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abrams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abrams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abrams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laiho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abrams's guard.
Laiho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laiho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abrams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Laiho misses with a straight left.
Abrams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laiho.
Laiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laiho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abrams on the side of the head.
Laiho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abrams manages to avoid it.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abrams scores with a head kick.
Laiho misses the shot to the body.
Laiho moves away from the strike by Abrams.
Laiho feints the counter takedown.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laiho with the counter takedown but Abrams avoids it easily.
Laiho misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Laiho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abrams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laiho to score with a decent uppercut.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abrams drops his hands momentarily and Laiho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Laiho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abrams to the ground. Laiho is now in Abrams's guard.
Abrams is wriggling around but Laiho manages to pass to half guard.
Laiho slips a nice elbow through Abrams's hands, connecting with Abrams's forehead.
Laiho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laiho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abrams actively working from the bottom here.
Abrams wants to control but Laiho passes into side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiho landing strikes.
Abrams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laiho scoring with punches from side control.
Laiho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laiho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abrams tries to bench press Laiho off him but Laiho keeps the position.
Laiho is chipping away with strikes.
Laiho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abrams some visible discomfort.
Laiho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abrams, who protects the arm well.
Laiho working the ground and pound from side control.
Laiho grinds an elbow into Abrams's temple.
Laiho is trying to get an arm triangle but Abrams is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Laiho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Laiho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Abrams down.
Oh Abrams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abrams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Abrams is trying to improve his position.
Taite Abrams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abrams seems to have got his legs back now.
Abrams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Laiho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abrams keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams wants to control but Laiho postures up.
Laiho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abrams some visible discomfort.
Laiho lands a huge shot from side control! Abrams is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexi Laiho!
A relieved looking Alexi Laiho 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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