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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Eduardo Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalervo Paukku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manuel Eduardo Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalervo Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paukku misses with a two punch combination.
Calderon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paukku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paukku pushes Calderon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Calderon is looking to clinch.
Paukku misses with a two punch combination.
Calderon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paukku.
Manuel Eduardo Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paukku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paukku closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paukku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Paukku scores with a four punch combination!
Paukku lands a body shot.
Calderon throws a push kick but Paukku slaps the foot to one side.
Paukku throws a left that rocks Calderon and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Paukku dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Calderon regain composure!
Calderon is rocked!
Paukku has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Paukku throws a series of punches but Calderon moves out of range.
Paukku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calderon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku scores with a one two! Calderon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paukku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Calderon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paukku.
Calderon gets the takedown into side control.
Paukku is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Calderon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Paukku parries the strikes from Calderon easily there. Calderon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paukku to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paukku is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Calderon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calderon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paukku pinned against the cage. Paukku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paukku stuffs the takedown attempt from Calderon. Calderon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Eduardo Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukku lands a jab to Calderon's midsection.
Paukku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paukku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paukku works over Calderon's head and body with a nice combination.
Paukku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paukku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paukku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calderon circles away quickly and effectively.
Paukku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku swinging wildly here.
Paukku avoids the head kick by Calderon.
Calderon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paukku lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paukku.
Paukku throws a combination. Calderon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Paukku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calderon.
Paukku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paukku scores with a three punch combo!
Paukku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calderon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calderon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paukku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paukku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calderon.
Paukku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paukku looks to land a combination but Calderon avoids it well.
Paukku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paukku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paukku misses with the combination.
Calderon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paukku was covering up waiting for the punch and Calderon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paukku pushes Calderon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paukku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Calderon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Paukku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paukku misses with a double jab.
Paukku misses with a two punch combination.
Calderon tries to clinch up but Paukku circles away and keeps his distance.
Calderon tries to clinch up but Paukku circles away and keeps his distance.
Calderon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paukku avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paukku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paukku wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paukku.
Paukku lands a two punch combo.
Calderon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paukku is working the combinations to good effect here.
Paukku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paukku looks to land a combination but Calderon avoids it well.
Calderon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paukku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calderon has time to react.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paukku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Paukku.
Manuel Eduardo Calderon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paukku lands a jab to Calderon's midsection.
Kalervo Paukku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paukku lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Calderon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paukku misses with a two punch combination.
Paukku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calderon.
Calderon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paukku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paukku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paukku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calderon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calderon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paukku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paukku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calderon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calderon circles away quickly and effectively.
Paukku swats away the attempt to clinch by Calderon.
Paukku tries to bum rush Calderon with a series of wild strikes but Calderon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Paukku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paukku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paukku goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paukku misses with a series of wild punches.
Calderon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paukku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Paukku throws a one two combo.
Paukku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paukku lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Paukku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku works over Calderon's head and body with a nice combination.
Paukku lands a jab to Calderon's midsection.
Paukku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Paukku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kalervo Paukku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paukku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paukku throws a right and a left that Calderon avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Paukku.
Calderon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calderon shoots in for a double leg but Paukku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Eduardo Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon doesn't manage to clinch there - Paukku circles away.
Paukku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paukku lands a nice shot that snaps Calderon's head back.
Paukku works over Calderon's head and body with a nice combination.
Paukku looks to land a combination. Calderon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Calderon slips a jab and a cross from Paukku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Paukku.
Calderon darts in and clinches Paukku up against the cage.
Paukku lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Paukku.
Paukku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calderon backwards.
Calderon wants to get back to striking at distance but Paukku won't allow it.
Calderon tries to pull guard but Paukku holds him up against the cage and eventually Calderon drops back down to his feet.
Paukku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calderon or not.
Paukku lands a left hand.
Paukku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calderon or not.
Calderon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paukku smiles and moves away.
Paukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calderon takes one to the side of the head.
Paukku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paukku digs a good hook to Calderon's body.
Calderon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paukku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Paukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Paukku goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Calderon shoots in but Paukku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calderon tries to clinch there but Paukku circles away.
Paukku misses with a double jab.
Calderon misses with a takedown attempt - Paukku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paukku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paukku throws a series of punches but Calderon avoids them all with ease.
Calderon slips a jab and a cross from Paukku.
Calderon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paukku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Paukku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paukku checks a leg kick.
Paukku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calderon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calderon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Eduardo Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukku works Calderon's body with a nice hook.
Paukku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calderon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paukku throws a series of punches but Calderon moves out of range.
Paukku punishes Calderon's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Paukku. No joy for Calderon on that attempt.
Calderon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paukku throws a combination. Calderon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Calderon slips a jab and a cross from Paukku.
Paukku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paukku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Calderon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calderon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paukku scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calderon shoots in but no luck this time.
Paukku misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Paukku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paukku.
Calderon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paukku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paukku swinging wildly here.
Paukku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paukku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calderon doesn't seem bothered though.
Paukku throws a series of punches but Calderon moves out of range.
Paukku connects with a crisp jab.
Paukku throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calderon doesn't seem bothered though.
Paukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paukku swats away the attempt to clinch by Calderon.
Nice shot lands for Paukku.
Calderon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paukku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paukku throws a right hand that Calderon ducks under and follows up with a left that Calderon also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Paukku both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Paukku. No joy for Calderon on that attempt.
Paukku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Calderon.
Paukku throws a series of strikes that have Calderon backpedaling.
Calderon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paukku.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calderon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paukku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paukku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paukku is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, jab by Paukku - just one landing.
Kalervo Paukku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calderon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paukku throws a one two combo.
Paukku throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Calderon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paukku thuds a left hand into Calderon's body.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paukku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paukku cracks Calderon with a good jab.
Paukku throws a series of punches but Calderon avoids them all with ease.
Calderon walks into a stiff left hand from Paukku.
Manuel Eduardo Calderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paukku's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Paukku duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Paukku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paukku 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Paukku!
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