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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aksel Stenger (ranked 987 p4p, 139 weight class) and Aito Lager (ranked 1034 p4p, 146 weight class). Stenger comes to the cage accompanied by Hit2face - Ain't it nice to get hit to the face?. Lager has chosen Army Of The Pharaohs - Seven as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Aksel Stenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aito Lager!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenger swings widly with a right hand
and Lager counters with a shoot takedown. Stenger fights it but they end up in guard.
Lager trying to control but Stenger is working from the bottom.
Stenger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenger trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lager content to stall in guard here.
Stenger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stenger wants to stand and escape but Lager is having none of it.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lager throws a big elbow that misses.
Lager lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lager wants to pass the guard but Stenger is keeping the position.
Lager seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stenger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lager.
Lager is stalling in the full guard.
Stenger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stenger working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stenger tries to land a leg kick but Lager saw it coming and moves away.
Lager moves out of range of the body kick.
Stenger throws an overhand right that lands on Lager's shoulder, as Lager tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lager was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Stenger lands a head kick!
No joy there for Lager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lager has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stenger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lager moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenger.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick
and Lager counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stenger won't be happy with that.
Lager tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lager working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Lager stalls from top position.
Stenger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lager working the head with strikes.
Lager working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lager controls the position.
What's Stenger going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Stenger is trying to improve his position.
Lager working away.
Lager is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stenger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stenger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Stenger is trying to control Lager's posture but Lager avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lager connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stenger some visible discomfort.
Lager working the ground and pound from side control.
Lager sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stenger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stenger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lager is looking to take a break and control but Stenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenger struggling a bit here.
Lager trying to control the position but Stenger is working away.
Stenger taking a bit of punishment here - Lager scoring with strikes.
Stenger is being controlled here.
Stenger is looking for a sweep.
Lager is looking to take a break and control but Stenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Lager dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lager cracks a nice hook into Stenger's ribs.
Lager on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenger. Stenger obviously looking to wear him down.
Lager lands a nice looking body shot.
Lager looks to land a combination. Stenger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lager shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lager stands up over Stenger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenger trying to keep a closed guard but Lager is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lager makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger wants to sweep but no luck.
Lager chips away with some ground and pound.
Lager won't allow Stenger to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenger keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
Lager works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger trying to control from the bottom.
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. Lager connects with a nice short shot to Stenger's temple.
Lager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stenger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stenger's head.
Lager drops an elbow to the side of Stenger's head.
Lager slips a nice elbow through Stenger's hands, connecting with Stenger's forehead.
Stenger kicks Lager off and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Lager coming out on top.
Stenger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lager sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger throws a hook to the side of Lager's head but Lager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Lager moves away and avoids it.
Lager drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stenger defends it well.
Lager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lager.
Lager misses with a two punch combination.
Lager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lager throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger avoids the body shot from Lager.
Stenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aito Lager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lager throws a body shot but no joy.
Lager scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stenger in his tracks.
Stenger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stenger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lager throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenger lands a head kick!
Lager lands a nice hook to Stenger's body. Stenger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lager punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Lager shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lager on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lager punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Lager throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lager throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Lager moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Lager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Lager avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Lager misses with a wild body shot.
Lager misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenger misses the target.
Lager misses the shot to the body.
Lager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lager just misses with a punch to the body.
Lager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lager.
Stenger lands with a straight right. Lager didn't see that one coming.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lager swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lager shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stenger as he jumps to the side.
Stenger motions for Lager to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lager misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lager is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stenger rather than just go for the knockout.
Lager lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Stenger
so Lager counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lager cracks Stenger with a solid left hand.
Stenger is trying to keep Lager in close.
Lager wants to control from the top but Stenger keeps moving.
Lager stands and throws Stenger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stenger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lager looks up at the clock and then as Stenger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lager smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Lager 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!
Lager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lager misses with a low kick as Stenger jumps back.
Lager throws a body shot but no joy.
Lager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lager.
Lager tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenger is able to avoid easily.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lager fails to land with a series of punches.
Lager jabs Stenger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lager manages to avoid it.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Lager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenger cracks the inside of Lager's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lager lands with a cross.
Stenger throws a nice head kick!
Lager avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lager throws a body kick that misses.
Lager closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lager advances to full mount.
Lager with a couple of short strikes.
Lager controlling from mount.
Lager wants to control the pace but Stenger is squirming around nicely.
Lager has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stenger's face.
Lager lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stenger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lager looking to finish Stenger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stenger!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Lager connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lager trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stenger can't escape the position.
Lager pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lager tries to control but Stenger wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Lager.
Lager lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lager breaks from Stenger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lager controlling the position easily from mount.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenger is in a horrible position here. Lager smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Stenger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stenger is rocked!
Lager wants to control the action but instead Stenger gets a body lock and reverses into Lager's guard! Nice work!
Lager is adopting a defensive guard.
Aito Lager is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stenger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenger has managed to get both his arms back between Lager's legs - danger averted.
Stenger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lager seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lager is looking to sweep but instead, Stenger has passed into half guard.
Lager is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stenger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stenger's back!
Stenger is taking damage to the body and head.
Lager lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lager has the hooks in. Stenger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lager is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stenger up.
Stenger is trying to break free.
Lager lands strikes to the head.
Lager has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stenger's body.
Stenger tries to escape but Lager has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aito Lager comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lager has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aito Lager!
After winning the bout, Aito Lager thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Aksel Stenger was interviewed post fight and said 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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