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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihattovic has chosen Geto Boys - Still as his entrance music. 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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179 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erkki Heimolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Heimolainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heimolainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heimolainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Heimolainen instigates a clinch.
Mihattovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heimolainen is trying to trip Mihattovic. He has hold of a leg but Mihattovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Heimolainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Heimolainen wants to control from the top but Mihattovic keeps moving.
Heimolainen passes Mihattovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heimolainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mihattovic reverses the position - he's now on top in Heimolainen's guard.
Heimolainen looking to control.
Heimolainen wants to stand but Mihattovic is controlling the position.
Mihattovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mihattovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic wants to control from the top but Heimolainen keeps moving.
Mihattovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimolainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mihattovic has managed to get both his arms back between Heimolainen's legs - danger averted.
Heimolainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mihattovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mihattovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Heimolainen is trying to keep Mihattovic in close.
Mihattovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mihattovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mihattovic postures up and lands a big shot to Heimolainen's brow.
Heimolainen has his foot on Mihattovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mihattovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Mihattovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mihattovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heimolainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heimolainen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Heimolainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mihattovic is trying to maintain the position but Heimolainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Heimolainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heimolainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihattovic's head.
Heimolainen is looking to stall here but Mihattovic recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen advances to half guard.
Heimolainen is trying to control. Mihattovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heimolainen is trying to work for a kimura but Mihattovic is defending well.
Heimolainen wants to control but Mihattovic is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimolainen is really struggling to control Mihattovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mihattovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.
Heimolainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heimolainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mihattovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Heimolainen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heimolainen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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 moves into range and clinches up with Mihattovic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heimolainen has picked Mihattovic up - he's going for a ride! Heimolainen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mihattovic is staying active underneath Heimolainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heimolainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mihattovic is looking to improve his position.
Mihattovic trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen is trying to control. Mihattovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heimolainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heimolainen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimolainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mihattovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heimolainen drives through with a takedown into Mihattovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Heimolainen passes Mihattovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heimolainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Heimolainen tries to control but Mihattovic wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mihattovic is now in Heimolainen's guard. A big mistake from Heimolainen there, giving up the dominant position!
Heimolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihattovic can do to turn this around?
Mihattovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heimolainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heimolainen looking for a guillotine here but Mihattovic defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mihattovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mihattovic being controlled here momentarily.
Heimolainen wants to sweep here but Mihattovic controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mihattovic looking to pass the guard.
Mihattovic stands up over Heimolainen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mihattovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mihattovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heimolainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mihattovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erkki Heimolainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heimolainen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mihattovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heimolainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mihattovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mihattovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mihattovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen trying to control the position.
Heimolainen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Mihattovic from controlling successfully.
Heimolainen looking for a guillotine here but Mihattovic defends easily.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Mihattovic from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heimolainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Heimolainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mihattovic defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Heimolainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Heimolainen.
Heimolainen swings around for an armbar but Mihattovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Heimolainen's guard.
Mihattovic stopping the sweep attempt from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen tries to strike from the bottom.
Mihattovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heimolainen gets back to half guard.
Heimolainen missing with punches from the bottom.
Heimolainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mihattovic is working away from the top position though.
Mihattovic is trying to work for a kimura but Heimolainen is defending well.
Mihattovic is thwarting Heimolainen's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heimolainen defends it well.
Mihattovic is looking to take a break and control but Heimolainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heimolainen trying to hold on to Mihattovic's head to control him but Mihattovic postures up.
Heimolainen taking some punishment here, with Mihattovic in his half guard.
Mihattovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heimolainen is just riding it out for now. Mihattovic eventually gives up the hold.
Mihattovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nebojsa Mihattovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Mihattovic lands with a punch from half guard.
Heimolainen is looking for a sweep. Mihattovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimolainen actively working from the bottom here.
Mihattovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Heimolainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mihattovic wants to take a breather but Heimolainen is having none of it.
Mihattovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Heimolainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heimolainen is not content to let Mihattovic control the position.
Heimolainen looking for submissions off his back.
Mihattovic is nestled in close to Heimolainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen won't allow Mihattovic to pass to mount.
Heimolainen trying to control here.
Heimolainen tries to roll over but Mihattovic keeps him under control.
Heimolainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mihattovic is working away from the top position though.
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura here.
Mihattovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Mihattovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heimolainen is just riding it out for now. Mihattovic eventually gives up the hold.
Mihattovic prevents Heimolainen from improving his position.
Erkki Heimolainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heimolainen is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihattovic is trying to work for a kimura but Heimolainen is defending well.
Heimolainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mihattovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nebojsa Mihattovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
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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