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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Von Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Von Foster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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209 lbs
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184 cm
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Tikkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Von Foster!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen wants to clinch up but Von Foster keeps it at a distance.
Tikkanen is looking to clinch but Von Foster is avoiding it.
Von Foster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tikkanen defends it nicely.
Von Foster misses with a two punch combination.
Tikkanen gets tackled into the ropes by Von Foster. Von Foster maintains the clinch.
Tikkanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Von Foster is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tikkanen wants to break free but Von Foster has control.
Von Foster stops a takedown attempt from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tikkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tikkanen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Foster's elbow.
Tikkanen jumps guard but Von Foster stands there with Tikkanen around his waist. Tikkanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tikkanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esa Tikkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Foster jumps into guard, dragging Tikkanen to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tikkanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tikkanen trying to move into half guard but instead Von Foster has managed to sweep!
Tikkanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tikkanen tries to strike from the bottom.
Von Foster being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esa Tikkanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Von Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Von Foster has had enough of the clinch but Tikkanen keeps him there for the moment.
Tikkanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Foster smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Tikkanen as Von Foster shoots in.
Tikkanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tikkanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tikkanen controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Foster wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Tikkanen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Esa Tikkanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tikkanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Von Foster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Foster scores with a head kick.
It looks like Esa Tikkanen has been cut.
Von Foster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up but Von Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Tikkanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Foster counters with a series of strikes. Tikkanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Von Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen tries to clinch there but Von Foster circles away.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esa Tikkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tikkanen avoids the head kick by Von Foster.
Von Foster rushes Tikkanen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Von Foster is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tikkanen tries to break free but Von Foster pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen is working for takedown but Von Foster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tikkanen is trying to drag Von Foster to the mat but Von Foster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tikkanen is trying to force a seperation but Von Foster has the dominant position.
Tikkanen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esa Tikkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikkanen is trying to break the clinch but Von Foster is controlling him.
Von Foster trying to control the position but instead, Tikkanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Foster into the ropes.
Tikkanen trying to control the position but instead, Von Foster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tikkanen into the ropes.
Von Foster successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Foster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tikkanen controlling from the top position.
Tikkanen wants to pass the guard but Von Foster is keeping the position.
Tikkanen controlling from the top position.
Tikkanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Esa Tikkanen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Von Foster tries to work over Tikkanen's front leg with a kick but Tikkanen checks it.
Tikkanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Foster motions for Tikkanen to come forward. Von Foster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Von Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Foster clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen is trying to force a seperation but Von Foster has the dominant position.
Tikkanen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Von Foster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tikkanen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Von Foster clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tikkanen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Von Foster with him. Von Foster is trying to defend but Tikkanen has an arm under the chin now! Von Foster grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esa Tikkanen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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