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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Alston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Simila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simila's choice of entrance music: Sydän, sydän - Täydellinen kusetus. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Alston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Simila!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simila drives through and clinches with Alston against the cage.
Simila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alston back to the cage. Simila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Clifton Alston has been cut.
Alston tries to clinch up.
Simila has managed to clinch.
Simila slowing the pace effectively.
Alston blocks an elbow strike from Simila.
Alston tries to score a body lock takedown but Simila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simila with a knee to the head.
Alston is rocked!
Simila decides to pull guard.
Oh Alston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simila wants to stand and escape but Alston is having none of it.
Simila controlling Alston's posture.
Alston seems to have got his legs back now.
Alston wants to pass the guard but Simila is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alston throws a big elbow that misses.
Simila pushes Alston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alston dodges the punch combination from Simila.
Alston has managed to clinch.
Simila breaks the clinch.
Alston blocks a head kick by Simila.
Simila closes the distance and pushes Alston back into the cage.
Alston jumps guard but Simila stands there with Alston around his waist. Alston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alston tries to pull guard but Simila forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Alston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simila stalling in the clinch.
Simila breaks the clinch.
Simila throws a sloppy head kick and Alston moves out of range easily.
Simila cracks the inside of Alston's front leg.
Simila throws a head kick but Alston moves out of range.
Alston wants to clinch
and Simila counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alston moves out of range of the body kick.
Janne Simila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alston wants to clinch
and Simila counters with a head kick.
Simila looks winded!
Alston darts in trying to clinch
and Simila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alston tries to close the distance and clinch but Simila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simila tries to clinch but Alston moves away
and Alston counters with a two punch combo.
Alston has managed to clinch.
Simila tries to pull guard but Alston won't allow it.
Alston looking for a takedown.
Alston fails to pull guard.
Simila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simila looks for a takedown but Alston sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alston looks to clinch
and Simila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simila misses with a leg kick.
Alston avoids the head kick by Simila.
Alston clinches with his opponent.
Simila trying to stall but Alston improves his position.
Alston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simila walks away with a smile on his face. Alston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simila throws a sloppy head kick
and Alston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simila!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alston trying to control the action but Simila is working from the bottom.
Simila throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Simila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifton Alston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alston is looking to clinch.
Simila rushes Alston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simila scores with a hook to the body.
Simila has Alston pressed against the cage.
Simila manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simila has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alston jumps into guard, dragging Simila to the mat.
Simila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Janne Simila was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Simila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simila circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simila counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simila looking to throw knees to the head but Alston is blocking nicely.
Simila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Alston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simila fails with a takedown attempt.
Simila is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simila misses with a takedown attempt - Alston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clifton Alston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simila - that will leave a mark!
Simila is looking to clinch.
Alston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simila, pushing him back against the cage.
Alston tries to score a body lock takedown but Simila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simila misses with a punch to the body.
Alston fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Alston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simila is defending well.
Alston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alston tries to stall but Simila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simila just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alston managing to block the knees to the body from Simila.
Simila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alston.
Simila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alston.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simila lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Simila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clifton Alston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alston tries to clinch but Simila is having none of it.
Alston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Janne Simila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simila lands a shoulder strike.
Simila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simila gets control of Alston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simila is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alston is controlling him.
Simila keeping moving, preventing Alston from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alston throwing strikes from guard but Simila blocks nicely.
Alston throws a big right hand that misses.
Simila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alston cracks Simila with a solid left hand.
Simila lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alston!
Simila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janne Simila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Janne Simila hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alston has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simila jumps guard but Alston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simila is working for takedown but Alston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alston is trying to pull guard but Simila turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clifton Alston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Simila.
Simila shoots in but Alston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simila dives in for a single leg takedown but Alston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Simila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simila 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janne Simila!
Janne Simila decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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