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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Silverhielm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cascada - Dangerous. Pierre Silverhielm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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160 cm
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148 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pierre Silverhielm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silverhielm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Elastinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elastinen scores a takedown into full mount!
Elastinen wants to control the pace but Silverhielm is squirming around nicely.
Elastinen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silverhielm is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Elastinen wants to finish this one by submission but Silverhielm is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Elastinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverhielm wants to get back to his feet.
Elastinen wants to control the pace but Silverhielm is squirming around nicely.
Silverhielm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silverhielm tries to get out of the position.
Elastinen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silverhielm is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elastinen is trying to keep Silverhielm in close.
Silverhielm won't allow Elastinen to sweep him here.
Silverhielm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silverhielm trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Elastinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silverhielm defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverhielm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elastinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silverhielm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elastinen on the ground.
Elastinen 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elastinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Elastinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silverhielm wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Elastinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silverhielm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elastinen somewhat.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silverhielm but Silverhielm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elastinen shoots for a takedown but Silverhielm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre Silverhielm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silverhielm tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to pass to full mount but Silverhielm defends it.
Elastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverhielm is just riding it out for now. Elastinen eventually gives up the hold.
Silverhielm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elastinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elastinen is taking a breather. Silverhielm says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Elastinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silverhielm's head.
Elastinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elastinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm is looking to improve his position.
Elastinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silverhielm wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elastinen wants to take a breather but Silverhielm is having none of it.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but Silverhielm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elastinen to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverhielm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elastinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silverhielm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Silverhielm jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elastinen darts in and clinches Silverhielm up against the cage.
Silverhielm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Elastinen avoids the elbow strike from Silverhielm, against the cage.
Silverhielm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elastinen is defending well for now.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Silverhielm manages to get underhooks.
Elastinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silverhielm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierre Silverhielm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Silverhielm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erkki Elastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silverhielm as he jumps to the side.
Elastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elastinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silverhielm counters with a good low kick that Elastinen was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverhielm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silverhielm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Silverhielm unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silverhielm.
Silverhielm throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silverhielm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Silverhielm.
Silverhielm misses with a knee strike.
Silverhielm misses with an elbow over the top.
Silverhielm lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silverhielm obliges.
Nice elbow from Silverhielm.
That has opened up Erkki Elastinen's cut even more.
Elastinen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Elastinen is rocked!
Silverhielm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elastinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Silverhielm finish him?
Silverhielm throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elastinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Silverhielm lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm lands an elbow that stopped Elastinen in his tracks for a moment.
Pierre Silverhielm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Silverhielm.
Silverhielm gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.
Elastinen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silverhielm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Elastinen avoids the elbow strike from Silverhielm, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silverhielm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elastinen's brow.
Silverhielm connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Erkki Elastinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silverhielm lands a good knee to the midsection. Elastinen won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silverhielm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elastinen's brow.
Silverhielm misses with an elbow over the top.
Silverhielm lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Silverhielm.
Silverhielm trying to land knees to the body.
Silverhielm connects with a knee to the head.
Silverhielm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silverhielm stops a takedown attempt from Elastinen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silverhielm throws an elbow but misses.
Silverhielm lands a nice elbow.
Silverhielm lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen dodges an elbow strike from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elastinen is defending well for now.
Silverhielm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silverhielm lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silverhielm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elastinen goes for a takedown attempt but Silverhielm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silverhielm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silverhielm throws an elbow that misses.
Elastinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Elastinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silverhielm with a knee to the head.
Silverhielm landing knees to the body.
Silverhielm lands an elbow that stopped Elastinen in his tracks for a moment.
Silverhielm lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elastinen.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silverhielm lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silverhielm lands an elbow just above Elastinen 's eye.
Silverhielm creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Elastinen's defenses.
Silverhielm lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Elastinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silverhielm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silverhielm. Elastinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
Elastinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silverhielm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erkki Elastinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elastinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Silverhielm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elastinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Elastinen!
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energy
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