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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kalervo Paukku has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalervo Paukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans sizes up Paukku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paukku really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paukku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paukku fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paukku throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Paukku slips the punch.
Evans shoots in and bounces Paukku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Evans won't allow Paukku to sweep him here.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paukku is on top in guard.
Paukku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paukku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku stops Evans from standing up.
Paukku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Evans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paukku has Evans in his guard.
Paukku controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paukku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paukku lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Paukku goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Evans is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paukku trying to control the position.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Paukku has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paukku lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paukku goes for an armbar but Evans turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Evans.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
Evans tries to hold on but Paukku pushes him away.
Evans prevents Paukku from taking his back.
Paukku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Evans manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paukku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Evans is trying to control Paukku's posture but Paukku avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Evans rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paukku's guard! Nice work there by Evans!
Paukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Paukku has wrist control.
Paukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paukku wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Paukku has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paukku wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rashad Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paukku cracks Evans with a good jab.
Evans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paukku to the ground. Evans is now in Paukku's guard.
Paukku trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Paukku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans being controlled here momentarily.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paukku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paukku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Paukku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans seems keen to control Paukku's posture.
Paukku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paukku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paukku is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Evans to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Evans shrugs it off.
Paukku moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Evans has worked his arm free - good work by Evans!
Paukku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Evans rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paukku's guard! Nice work there by Evans!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans won't allow Paukku to sweep him here.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans is in close to Paukku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paukku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paukku looking for a sweep. Not yet Paukku, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paukku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evans cracks Paukku with a solid left hand.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Paukku working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paukku's head.
Paukku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paukku goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Evans turns into him and now he's in Paukku's guard.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Paukku blocks nicely.
Paukku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans won't allow Paukku to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans stands up over Paukku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans works over Paukku with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Paukku is proving a slippery customer.
Paukku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Evans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paukku has Evans in his guard.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Paukku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans 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!
Evans catches Paukku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Paukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paukku.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paukku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paukku dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Paukku's head and hops out.
Paukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans looks to throw the jab but Paukku is out of range.
Paukku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paukku scrambles back to his feet.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paukku on the side of the head.
Kalervo Paukku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paukku ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Paukku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paukku's head.
Paukku wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paukku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paukku is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paukku wants to hit a switch here but Evans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paukku there!
Paukku regains half guard.
Paukku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Paukku tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Paukku regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rashad Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Paukku.
Paukku lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Paukku looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
Paukku looking for a guillotine from mount but Evans is having none of it.
Paukku looking to secure an arm triangle but Evans defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to lock up and control but Paukku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paukku goes for an armbar but Evans turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Evans.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Paukku's brow.
Paukku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Paukku.
Kalervo Paukku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paukku is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paukku to get the leverage.
Paukku is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rashad Evans.
Well Evans 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rashad Evans waved his t-shirt featuring Hopkins Athletics's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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