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Event:
ROTI-04
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Warmsley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Warmsley is having none of it.
Trash Warmsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaananen just misses with a punch to the body.
Warmsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaananen.
Warmsley throws a series of punches but Vaananen moves out of range.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Warmsley is having none of it.
Vaananen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Warmsley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vaananen misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Warmsley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Vaananen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vaananen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warmsley throws a right and a left that Vaananen avoids nicely.
Warmsley throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warmsley feints a jab promting Vaananen to slip. Warmsley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vaananen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warmsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaananen.
Warmsley throws a series of punches but Vaananen moves out of range. #CL2#
Warmsley moves into range and clinches up with Vaananen.
Warmsley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warmsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vaananen's defenses.
Vaananen is trying to break free.#T1#
Warmsley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vaananen.
Vaananen lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Vaananen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaananen fails to land the takedown.
Vaananen is looking to clinch but Warmsley is avoiding it.
Warmsley walks into a left hand. #CL#
Vaananen instigates a clinch.
Warmsley lands an elbow that stopped Vaananen in his tracks for a moment.
Vaananen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vaananen avoids the elbow strike from Warmsley, against the cage.
#BC#
Vaananen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warmsley lands a body shot.
Vaananen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A combination from Warmsley does no damage.
Vaananen closes the distance and clinches up with Warmsley, looking for a takedown. Vaananen pushes Warmsley against the cage but Warmsley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vaananen wants to clinch up but Warmsley keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Warmsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vaananen, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warmsley is looking to control Vaananen's arms but Vaananen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warmsley has his back to the cage.
Warmsley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warmsley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Warmsley has Vaananen pressed against the cage, preventing Vaananen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warmsley prevents Vaananen from breaking the clinch.
Warmsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Vaananen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaananen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warmsley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Warmsley throws a right hand that Vaananen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaananen also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Warmsley clinches up with Vaananen and pushes him back against the cage.
Warmsley prevents a body shot from Vaananen.
Warmsley is stalling here.
Warmsley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vaananen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Warmsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vaananen's efforts to push away.#T3#
Warmsley throws an elbow that misses.
Warmsley lands a knee to the head.
Warmsley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Warmsley looks winded!#BC#
Vaananen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Vaananen.
Warmsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaananen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warmsley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Vaananen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vaananen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meek Vaananen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warmsley misses with an elbow strike.
Vaananen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warmsley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warmsley looking to throw knees to the head but Vaananen is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Vaananen breaks from the clinch.
Vaananen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warmsley manages to avoid it.
Vaananen dodges the punch combination from Warmsley.
#T4#
Vaananen tries to clinch there but Warmsley circles away.
Vaananen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Vaananen instigates a clinch.
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!
Vaananen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vaananen lands with a left to the head.
Vaananen looking for a takedown.
Vaananen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warmsley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Warmsley tries to land a knee to the head but Vaananen blocks with his arms.
Warmsley lands with a right to the head.
Vaananen has had enough of the clinch but Warmsley keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Vaananen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vaananen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warmsley to keep the fight standing.
Warmsley misses with an elbow over the top.
Vaananen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warmsley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Warmsley looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trash Warmsley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Vaananen moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaananen missing with knees to the body.
Warmsley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Warmsley lands an elbow just above Vaananen 's eye.
Vaananen tries to pull guard but Warmsley won't allow it.
Warmsley taking a breather.
Warmsley misses with a knee strike.
Warmsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vaananen's defenses.
Vaananen dodges an elbow strike from Warmsley.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warmsley.
Warmsley is looking to control Vaananen's arms but Vaananen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warmsley has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaananen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vaananen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Warmsley misses with an elbow over the top.
Warmsley lands an elbow just above Vaananen 's eye.
Knees to the body from Vaananen.
Vaananen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warmsley has him pressed against the cage.
Warmsley throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Vaananen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Warmsley instigates a clinch.
Warmsley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vaananen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warmsley has him pressed against the cage.
Warmsley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vaananen is looking to break free of the clinch but Warmsley has double underhooks.
Vaananen can't break the clinch.
Warmsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Warmsley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vaananen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warmsley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warmsley lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
A short uppercut from Vaananen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaananen stalling in the clinch but Warmsley improves position.
Warmsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Warmsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaananen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Warmsley moves out of range.
Vaananen misses the jab.
Warmsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warmsley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warmsley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vaananen backs up against the cage.
Warmsley is breathing heavily.
Warmsley misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Vaananen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warmsley, pushing him back against the cage.
Warmsley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaananen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warmsley backwards.
Vaananen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vaananen is trying to drag Warmsley to the mat but Warmsley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meek Vaananen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaananen misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Vaananen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vaananen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Warmsley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vaananen effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Vaananen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vaananen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Warmsley stopping the sweep attempt from Vaananen.#SU2#
Warmsley gets to his feet - Vaananen follows without any prompting.
A head kick misses from Warmsley.
Warmsley misses with a series of wild punches.
Trash Warmsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warmsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaananen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vaananen tries to clinch up but Warmsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Warmsley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaananen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vaananen swings for the body but Warmsley moves out of range.
Vaananen doesn't manage to clinch there - Warmsley circles away.
Warmsley avoids the head kick by Vaananen.
Vaananen shoots in for a takedown but Warmsley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warmsley closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Vaananen instigates a clinch.
Vaananen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Warmsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Vaananen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Warmsley bucks up and tries to throw Vaananen off but instead Vaananen has got his back!
Vaananen biding his time, controlling Warmsley.
Vaananen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trash Warmsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vaananen slips a jab and a cross from Warmsley.
Meek Vaananen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Warmsley as he checks the leg kick.
Vaananen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmsley counters with a series of strikes. Vaananen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vaananen dodges the punch combination from Warmsley.
A counter left hand to the body from Vaananen misses its target.#TD#
Warmsley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vaananen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vaananen trying to control but Warmsley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warmsley wants to get back to his feet but Vaananen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaananen stops Warmsley from getting back to his feet.
Warmsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vaananen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warmsley is looking to get back to is feet but Vaananen passes into side control.
#SU#
Vaananen decides to stand back up. Vaananen steps back and let's Warmsley get back to his feet.#TD#
Vaananen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Warmsley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vaananen is in Warmsley's guard.
Warmsley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vaananen manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Vaananen is just content to waste time from the top position. Warmsley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vaananen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Vaananen decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
Vaananen tries to clinch there but Warmsley circles away.
Warmsley throws a right hand that Vaananen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaananen also avoids with ease.
As Warmsley looks to move away, Vaananen throws a big counter combo but Warmsley just gets out of the way.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Warmsley is having none of it.
Warmsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Vaananen moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Vaananen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Warmsley gets caught napping as Vaananen dives in and scores a takedown. Warmsley manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaananen trying to control but Warmsley is working from the bottom.
Vaananen 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. #SU#
Vaananen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Vaananen shoots in but no luck this time.
Vaananen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warmsley but Warmsley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meek Vaananen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaananen throws a sloppy head kick and Warmsley moves out of range easily.
Vaananen shoots for a double leg takedown but Warmsley sprawls well. He's pushed Vaananen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warmsley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vaananen backs up against the cage.
Warmsley stalks Vaananen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vaananen's face. Vaananen staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Warmsley tries to keep at a distance but Vaananen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Warmsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Vaananen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Warmsley manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Warmsley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Vaananen manages to break the clinch.
Vaananen is looking to wear down Warmsley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vaananen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warmsley is fending him off so far but Vaananen persists. Nope, Warmsley circles away and we're back to standing.
Warmsley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vaananen shoots in for a double leg but Warmsley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warmsley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Warmsley lands with a kick to the temple. Vaananen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vaananen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warmsley is fending him off so far but Vaananen persists. Nope, Warmsley circles away and we're back to standing.
Warmsley lands a really nice looking cross but Vaananen seems unphased.
Vaananen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Warmsley.
Vaananen dodges the punch combination from Warmsley.
#CL#
Vaananen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warmsley, pushing him back against the cage.
Meek Vaananen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trash Warmsley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vaananen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaananen misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trash Warmsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warmsley 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trash Warmsley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Vaananen has Van Dijk up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Dijk just leaning against Vaananen, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk.
#BC#
Vaananen manages to break the clinch.
Van Dijk lands a right hook to the body.
Van Dijk scores with a head kick.
Vaananen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Dijk as he jumps to the side.
Vaananen walks into a straight right hand from Van Dijk.#CL2#
Van Dijk rushes Vaananen and presses him up against the cage.
Van Dijk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Van Dijk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Vaananen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vaananen is trying to break the clinch but Van Dijk is controlling him.
Vaananen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Dijk tries to pull guard but Vaananen holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Dijk drops back down to his feet.
Vaananen wants to break free but Van Dijk has control.
#T1#
Good body shot from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk lands with a right to the head.
Vaananen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Dijk works on Vaananen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaananen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vaananen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Dijk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaananen is breathing heavily.
Van Dijk is leaning against Vaananen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk gets through Vaananen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Dijk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaananen avoids it.#BC2#
Van Dijk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Dijk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaananen pinned against the cage. Vaananen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vaananen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Vaananen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaananen wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Vaananen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meek Vaananen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.#KD2#
Van Dijk lands a big head kick that sends Vaananen tumbling to the mat! Van Dijk takes a step backwards and waves Vaananen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Good leg kick by Van Dijk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2#
Van Dijk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Dijk stops Vaananen from standing up.
Van Dijk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaananen is keeping the position for now.
Vaananen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Dijk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Van Dijk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaananen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Dijk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Vaananen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Dijk is trying to control the position but Vaananen postures up. #SUB2#
Van Dijk looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vaananen has picked Van Dijk up and slammed him! Van Dijk can't keep hold of the triangle and Vaananen manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Dijk is looking to get back to his feet here but Vaananen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Van Dijk's back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vaananen.
Van Dijk just trying to survive but Vaananen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Van Dijk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Van Dijk just trying to survive but Vaananen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Van Dijk is trying to get back to his feet but Vaananen has full control of the position and if anything, Van Dijk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Van Dijk trying to control the hands but Vaananen won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Van Dijk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Vaananen scores with a takedown into Van Dijk's guard.
Vaananen won't allow Van Dijk to get back to his feet. #SU#
Vaananen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Dijk, up you get!
Van Dijk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Van Dijk lands but Vaananen takes it in his stride.
Van Dijk thuds his shin into the meat of Vaananen's side.
Vaananen is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaananen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Van Dijk. No joy for Vaananen on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Dijk.
Van Dijk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaananen tries to avoid it but Van Dijk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaananen to the ground. Vaananen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Vaananen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Dijk connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Dijk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Dijk or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaananen, which made it look bad.
Van Dijk lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Dijk lands with a nice body kick.
Van Dijk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaananen.
Nice body kick from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vaananens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Dijk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but Vaananen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meek Vaananen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
Vaananen tries to clinch
and Van Dijk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vaananen is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Van Dijk instigates a clinch. #T2#
Vaananen lands a left hand.
Vaananen jumps guard but Van Dijk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Van Dijk breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Van Dijk. Beautiful body shot.
Van Dijk throws a head kick but Vaananen moves out of range.
Vaananen wants to clinch.
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick and Vaananen moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Van Dijk lands but Vaananen takes it in his stride.
Van Dijk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Van Dijk looks to land a combination but Vaananen avoids it well.
Vaananen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Dijk swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaananen.
Van Dijk counters with a body kick.#T3#
Vaananen tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Vaananen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dijk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Dijk lands a head kick. Vaananen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Dijk.
Meek Vaananen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaananen is looking to clinch but Van Dijk is avoiding it.
Van Dijk scores with a jab to the body.
Vaananen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Dijk defends it nicely.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Dijk throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Van Dijk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vaananen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Van Dijk trying to control the action but Vaananen is working from the bottom.
Van Dijk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Dijk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Dijk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meek Vaananen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaananen is staying active underneath Van Dijk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Dijk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dijk trying to control from half guard but Vaananen is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Van Dijk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vaananen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vaananen tries to clinch there but Van Dijk circles away.
Vaananen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Dijk counters with a nice body kick.
Van Dijk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vaananen rather than just go for the knockout.
Vaananen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Dijk jabs at Vaananen's body.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses.
Van Dijk lands with a kick to the temple. Vaananen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Dijk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dijk fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaananen throws a counter high kick but Van Dijk was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Dijk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vaananen walks into a left hand.
Van Dijk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaananen tries to avoid it but Van Dijk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaananen to the ground. Vaananen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Van Dijk lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Van Dijk there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that Vaananen semi-blocks.
Vaananen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Dijk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk. #CL2#
Van Dijk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Dijk tries to pull guard but Vaananen holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Dijk drops back down to his feet.
Meek Vaananen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.#TD2#
Van Dijk pulls guard successfully.
Vaananen trying to control but Van Dijk is working from the bottom. #SU#
Vaananen gets to his feet. Van Dijk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Virgil Van Dijk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaananen. Van Dijk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaananen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Dijk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaananen somewhat.
Van Dijk works Vaananen's body with a nice hook.
Vaananen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dijk scores with a hook to the body. Vaananen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Dijk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vaananen tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dijk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vaananen has a takedown stuffed.
Vaananen stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Dijk. Van Dijk gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Vaananen misses its target.#T3#
Van Dijk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Dijk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dijk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaananen pinned against the cage. Vaananen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vaananen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Dijk pinned against the cage. Van Dijk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Dijk lands with a shot to the body.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Van Dijk connects with a body shot that sends Vaananen's belly button to the back.
Vaananen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Dijk moves away.#CL2#
Van Dijk clinches up with Vaananen and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Dijk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vaananen's efforts to push away.
Van Dijk has Vaananen pressed against the cage, preventing Vaananen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vaananen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vaananen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vaananen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dijk lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Van Dijk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Dijk 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Van Dijk!
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