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Event:
DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a head kick.
Kalervo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wesson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Wesson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalervo is looking to chop away at Wesson's legs.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Kalervo misses with a left hand
and Wesson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kalervo throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalervo misses with a straight left.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Wesson catches Kalervo right on the button with a cross.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesson lands a nice shot that snaps Kalervo's head back.
#T1#
Wesson punishes Kalervo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalervo misses with a wild body shot.
Kalervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Wesson lands.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalervo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Kalervo ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalervo motions for Wesson to come forward. Kalervo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalervo lands an overhand right.
Wesson misses with a double jab
and Kalervo counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Kalervo closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Kalervo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Kalervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
Wesson checks a low kick from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wesson cracks a nice hook into Kalervo's ribs.
Kalervo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Kalervo dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!
Kalervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wesson. That did some damage!
Kalervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalervo looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Kalervo checks a leg kick.
Kalervo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wesson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wesson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wesson throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo motions for Wesson to come forward. Kalervo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Wesson throws a head kick but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo tests Wesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalervo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalervo avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Kalervo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalervo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wesson throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wesson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Kalervo throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalervo throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalervo throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Kalervo connects with a body shot that sends Wesson's belly button to the back.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson scores with a hook.
Kalervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalervo digs a good body shot into Wesson's ribs.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson throws a hook but Kalervo avoids it easily.
Kalervo throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson lunges at Kalervo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalervo's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalervo tries to clinch but Wesson is having none of it.
Kalervo lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson walks into a stiff left hand from Kalervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalervo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalervo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalervo connects with a right hand. Wesson shakes it off.
Kalervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Wesson cracks Kalervo with a good jab.
Kalervo slips a straight right by Wesson.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalervo misses.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalervo. #T1#
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson throws a series of strikes that have Kalervo backpedaling.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalervo. Kalervo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalervo throws a leg kick which misses Wesson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wesson tries to avoid it.
Wesson connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalervo.
Wesson throws a jab when Kalervo was well out of range.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
Wesson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kalervo.
Wesson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalervo.
Wesson takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo slips under a jab.
Kalervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalervo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wesson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalervo scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Kalervo misses.
Wesson misses with the combination.
Kalervo lands a jab to Wesson's midsection.
A head kick misses from Wesson. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Kalervo's head back.
Kalervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Kalervo moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Kalervo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kalervo scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
Kalervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wesson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalervo cracks Wesson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wesson lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson lands with a right hand. #T4#
Kalervo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Kalervo looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Kalervo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wesson misses with a straight right.
Kalervo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalervo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalervo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson lands a right hook to the body.
Kalervo cracks Wesson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Wesson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wesson lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson throws the left hand but Kalervo avoids the punch easily.
Kalervo misses with a straight right.
It looked like Wesson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good work by Kalervo as he checks the leg kick.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalervo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalervo throws a leg kick
and Kalervo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalervo jabs at Wesson's body.
Kalervo pushes Wesson away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalervo lands a nice hook to Wesson's body. Wesson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wesson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalervo looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Kalervo swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Kalervo clobbers Wesson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Kalervo moved out of range.
Kalervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Wesson throws a jab when Kalervo was well out of range.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Kalervo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wesson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Wesson misses with some punches.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wesson. #BC#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wesson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kalervo backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wesson slips a jab and a cross from Kalervo.
Kalervo avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
letting Kalervo counter with a right hand.
Kalervo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson throws a big counter combination but Kalervo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kalervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
and Kalervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson connects with a body shot.
Wesson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalervo should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson scores with a nice body kick.
Kalervo throws a chopping leg kick but Wesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wesson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalervo avoided it.
Kalervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalervo punishes Wesson's body with a nice straight punch.
Untamo Kalervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wesson.
Wesson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Kalervo misses.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Kalervo throws a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalervo blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesson.
Wesson pushes Kalervo away with a front kick.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalervo flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Wesson throws a body punch but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
The fighters circling - Kalervo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wesson.
Kalervo throws a body kick that misses.
Kalervo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Wesson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wesson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!
An out of breath Dean Wesson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DARE 18
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Kalervo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reborn misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Kalervo counters by moving into the clinch.
Kalervo blocks the elbow strike.
Kalervo takes an elbow to the temple.
Kalervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalervo avoids a wild elbow strike from Reborn.
Reborn throws an elbow that misses.
Reborn takes a shot to the head.
Kalervo throws a head punch that misses.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reborn is trying to break free.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reborn tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalervo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Reborn pulls Kalervo into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kalervo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Reborn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalervo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Kalervo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalervo continues to stall.
Reborn seems keen to control Kalervo's posture.
Kalervo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalervo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalervo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reborn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalervo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalervo preventing the sweep.
Reborn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalervo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Reborn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalervo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalervo tries to get out of the position.
Reborn trying to control but Kalervo is working from the bottom. #ES#
Kalervo has his feet on Reborn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reborn connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kalervo.
Reborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reborn. Kalervo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Reborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Reborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalervo delivers a nice body kick.
Reborn misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kalervo clinches up with Reborn and pushes him back against the cage.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Reborn tries to pull guard but Kalervo won't allow it.
#TD2#
Reborn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kalervo can't fight it off and eventually Reborn manages to take the fight to the floor. Kalervo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Reborn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalervo keeping moving, preventing Reborn from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Reborn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalervo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalervo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kalervo trying to keep a closed guard but Reborn is proving a slippery customer.
Reborn wants to control from the top but Kalervo keeps moving.
Kalervo wants to sweep here but Reborn controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reborn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalervo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Untamo Kalervo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Kalervo.
Reborn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kalervo rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalervo is looking to slow Reborn down with leg kicks.
Kalervo lands with a cross.
Reborn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reborn moves forwards but Kalervo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reborn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalervo.
Reborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
A little feinted left hand from Kalervo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reborn is looking to chop away at Kalervo's legs.
Reborn misses with a leg kick.
Untamo Kalervo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Reborn tenderised Kalervo's leg. Kalervo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reborn moves in looking to clinch but Kalervo pushes him off.
Kalervo is looking to slow Reborn down with leg kicks.
Kalervo scores with a hook.#T1#
Kalervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Reborn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalervo is out of range and Reborn settles back down.
A low kick from Reborn misses
and Kalervo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Reborn is just out of range.
Reborn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kalervo.
Reborn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reborn misses the shot to the body.
Kalervo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reborn checks it well.
Reborn is looking to chop away at Kalervo's legs.
Kalervo misses with a looping right.
Reborn only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Reborn tries to keep at a distance but Kalervo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalervo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reborn misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Kalervo.
Reborn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reborn misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reborn can do to turn this around?#T2#
Reborn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalervo has him pressed against the cage.
Kalervo lands a left hand.
Kalervo blocks the elbow strike.
Kalervo tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it.
Reborn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reborn throws an elbow but it misses.
Reborn lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn throws an elbow that misses.
Reborn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalervo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Untamo Kalervo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Kalervo.
Reborn tries to pull guard but Kalervo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kalervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reborn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalervo's brow.
Kalervo lands a body punch.
Reborn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalervo won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Kalervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reborn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reborn takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Reborn throws an elbow but misses.
Reborn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kalervo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reborn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kalervo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reborn can turn it around.
Untamo Kalervo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheDragon Reborn.
Reborn misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo prevents the takedown attempt.
Reborn is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo.
Reborn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalervo won't allow it.
Kalervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Kalervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalervo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Reborn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reborn is trying to push Kalervo away but Kalervo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Kalervo - that landed with a thud.
Reborn blocks the elbow strike.
Reborn misses with an elbow over the top.
Kalervo lands a knee to the body.
Kalervo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kalervo lands an elbow inside that Reborn shrugs off.
Kalervo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reborn's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Kalervo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalervo swats away the attempt to clinch by Reborn.
Reborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Kalervo instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reborn throws an elbow but misses.
Reborn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow.
Reborn tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Reborn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that second round.
That's time! Kalervo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kalervo misses with a body shot.
Reborn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reborn tries to clinch but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reborn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reborn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Reborn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalervo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reborn.
Kalervo checks the leg kick.
Kalervo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn throws a leg kick but Kalervo moved away.
Kalervo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reborn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reborn scores with a jab to the body.
Kalervo thuds his shin into the meat of Reborn's side.#T1#
Kalervo defending well as Reborn loads up on a big left hand.
Kalervo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reborn.
Kalervo throws a sloppy head kick
and Reborn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kalervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalervo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalervo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Kalervo's head coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reborn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalervo cracks Reborn with a good jab.
Kalervo throws a big shot that misses.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reborn manages to avoid it.
TheDragon Reborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Kalervo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalervo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reborn scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalervo. That's going to slow Reborn down.
Kalervo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reborn at a distance.
Reborn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalervo throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Kalervo moves into the clinch.
Reborn tries to circle away but Kalervo has him pinned against the cage.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Kalervo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kalervo on the inside.
Kalervo blocks an elbow strike.
Kalervo blocks an elbow strike from Reborn.
Reborn looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike.
Kalervo lands an elbow just above Reborn 's eye.
Kalervo tries to throw a body punch but Reborn avoids it by throwing Kalervo back against the cage.
Reborn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalervo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kalervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalervo gets through Reborn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reborn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
Nice body punch from Kalervo.
A body shot lands from Kalervo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo is working Reborn over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalervo.
Kalervo presses Reborn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Kalervo lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Reborn takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kalervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalervo scores with a hook to the body. Reborn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalervo scores with a leg kick.
Kalervo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reborn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reborn moves in looking to clinch but Kalervo pushes him off.
Reborn takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reborn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reborn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reborn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalervo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Kalervo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Untamo Kalervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from Reborn misses
and Kalervo counters with a body kick that stops Reborn in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Untamo Kalervo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalervo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Untamo Kalervo!
TheDragon Reborn was interviewed post fight and said 'I can do better'.
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Event:
DARE RIO 2
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Cummins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalervo throws out the jab.
Cummins lands with a hook. Kalervo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cummins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cummins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalervo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cummins.
A jab lands there for Kalervo.
Kalervo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Kalervo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cummins.
Cummins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalervo swings for the body but Cummins moves out of range.
Kalervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalervo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cummins.
Cummins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Kalervo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cummins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cummins takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Cummins misses its intended target.
Kalervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalervo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kalervo misses with an uppercut. Cummins saw that one coming.
Kalervo lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Kalervo takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Kalervo being controlled against the cage.
Cummins looking to stall.
Cummins misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Cummins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalervo lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cummins's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cummins.
Cummins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalervo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cummins's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
Cummins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cummins just leaning against Kalervo, taking a breather.
Cummins swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cummins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cummins stalling against the cage.
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Cummins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cummins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cummins.
Kalervo blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
A bit of stalling here from Cummins.
Cummins misses with some punches.
Cummins is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalervo gets an underhook and turns Cummins into the cage.
Cummins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cummins.
Kalervo scores with a hook to the body.
Cummins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Kalervo.
Cummins lands a right hand.
Cummins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cummins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cummins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalervo backwards.
Cummins is stalling here.
#T4#
Kalervo lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalervo backwards.
Kalervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cummins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cummins backwards.
Kalervo tries a body shot but Cummins blocks it.
Cummins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalervo.
Cummins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cummins is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalervo gets an underhook and turns Cummins into the cage.
Cummins throws a head punch that misses.
Cummins blocks a body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with the head strike.
Kalervo blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kalervo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cummins throws a hook but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cummins just manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cummins as he connects with a hook.
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Cummins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Untamo Kalervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kalervo does it's job there.
Kalervo scores with a push kick.
Cummins misses with a looping left.
Kalervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cummins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Cummins misses its intended target.
It looked like Kalervo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins misses with a straight right.
Kalervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cummins. That did some damage!
Kalervo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalervo blocks a jab.#T1#
Kalervo throws the left hand but Cummins avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Cummins misses.
Kalervo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cummins wants to clinch up but Kalervo keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kalervo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cummins.
Nice straight punches there by Cummins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cummins.
Kalervo misses the shot to the body.
Cummins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Cummins.
Cummins misses with a hook.
Kalervo scores with a sloppy right hand. Cummins should have avoided that one.
Kalervo throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cummins! But no joy.
Cummins scores with a nice strike.
Cummins avoids the body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo connects with a body shot that sends Cummins's belly button to the back.#T2#
Kalervo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cummins.
Kalervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalervo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalervo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalervo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Untamo Kalervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cummins throws out the jab.
Kalervo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cummins misses with a hook. Kalervo ducked under it nicely.
Kalervo misses with a wild body shot.
Cummins throws an off balance right hand
and Kalervo counters with a nice uppercut.
Cummins blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalervo as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Kalervo throws a shot from downtown. Cummins moves away and avoids it.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cummins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Kalervo looks to throw the jab but Cummins is out of range.
Cummins throws a lazy right hand but Kalervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalervo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cummins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalervo delivers a nice body kick.
Kalervo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cummins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kalervo takes one on the button.
Kalervo throws a body punch but Cummins moves out of range.
Cummins loads up on a big right hand but Kalervo slips the punch.
Kalervo looks to throw the jab but Cummins is out of range.
Kalervo throws a sloppy head kick and Cummins moves out of range easily.
Cummins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cummins loads up on a big right hand but Kalervo slips the punch.#T4#
Cummins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalervo finds it's way round the side to connect with Cummins's head.
Cummins throws the left hand but Kalervo avoids the punch easily.
Kalervo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kalervo lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cummins moves away.
The fighters circling - Cummins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalervo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cummins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalervo.
Cummins throws a jab when Kalervo was well out of range.
Kalervo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalervo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cummins to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cummins.
Cummins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalervo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cummins throws an off balance right hand
and Kalervo counters with a nice uppercut.
Cummins throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo catches Cummins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Cummins misses.
Cummins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cummins misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kalervo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cummins.
Kalervo misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kalervo - that will leave a mark!
Kalervo misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Cummins misses its intended target.
Kalervo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kalervo misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cummins! But no joy.
Kalervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Cummins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cummins throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Cummins has closed the distance and engaged Kalervo in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cummins fails to land.
Cummins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cummins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cummins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cummins can do to turn this around?
Kalervo lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Cummins takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cummins.
A hook to the body from Kalervo.
Kalervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalervo lands an elbow inside that Cummins shrugs off.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cummins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummins takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Cummins prevents a body shot from Kalervo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalervo scores with a shot to the side of Cummins's head.
A shot in the inside from Kalervo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Cummins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cummins lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalervo backwards.
Kalervo works on Cummins's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Cummins.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cummins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cummins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cummins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Kalervo tries to throw a body punch but Cummins avoids it by throwing Kalervo back against the cage.
Cummins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kalervo lands with a light punch inside.
Kalervo lands an elbow just above Cummins 's eye.
Kalervo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalervo lands an uppercut.
Untamo Kalervo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cummins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands an elbow just above Cummins 's eye.
Cummins blocks an uppercut.
Cummins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cummins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cummins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow.
Kalervo tries a body shot but Cummins blocks it.
#T4#
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Cummins.
Cummins throws a head punch that misses.
Kalervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cummins avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cummins fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cummins fails to land.
Kalervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalervo.
Kalervo pushes Cummins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalervo lands with a right to the head.
Cummins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cummins has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cummins backwards.
Gordon Cummins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Untamo Kalervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalervo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Untamo Kalervo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalervo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Untamo Kalervo!
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Event:
DARE RIO
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Kalervo throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalervo.#CL#
Grigorian rushes Kalervo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Kalervo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Kalervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Kalervo blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Grigorian.
Kalervo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow. #T1#
Grigorian lands a body shot.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Kalervo struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalervo scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with some punches.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Kalervo throws an elbow that misses.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kalervo.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Grigorian. #T2#
Grigorian avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalervo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian pushes Kalervo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kalervo.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalervo.
Grigorian lands a body shot.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kalervo.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian avoiding damage as Kalervo throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigorian.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
#T3#
Grigorian avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalervo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grigorian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Grigorian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalervo blocking some punches.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Kalervo looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Kalervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalervo misses with some punches.
Kalervo working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Kalervo.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Grigorian. #T4#
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Kalervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian pushes Kalervo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo takes a shot to the head.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalervo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a right hand. #ROC#
Kalervo is rocked!
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Grigorian avoids the damage to the body.
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalervo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a big right hand that drops Kalervo! The killer instinct kicks in and Grigorian finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grigorian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DARE DOWN UNDER
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Naleczowianka misses with an uppercut
and Kalervo counters with a nice uppercut.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalervo takes one on the button.
Kalervo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kalervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalervo lands with an uppercut that bounces Naleczowianka off the ropes and back into range.
Kalervo looks to throw the jab but Naleczowianka is out of range.
Naleczowianka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naleczowianka lands the left hand.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naleczowianka misses with a hook.
Kalervo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naleczowianka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalervo slips under a jab.
Kalervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naleczowianka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naleczowianka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Naleczowianka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kalervo - the referee stops the clock and Naleczowianka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kalervo. Naleczowianka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Naleczowianka connects with the punch.
Kalervo blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka moves out of range as Kalervo strikes.#T1#
Kalervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Naleczowianka.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka scores with a body shot.
Naleczowianka clobbers Kalervo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Naleczowianka throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
Naleczowianka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalervo.
Naleczowianka lands a jab to the head.
Kalervo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naleczowianka on the side of the head.
Naleczowianka looks to land a right hand but Kalervo moved out of range.
Naleczowianka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalervo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalervo.
Kalervo takes a swing at Naleczowianka's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalervo feints and then cracks Naleczowianka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naleczowianka down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Kalervo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Naleczowianka manages to circle out of the way.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Naleczowianka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kalervo's head backwards.
Naleczowianka thuds his right hand into Kalervo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naleczowianka defending well as Kalervo loads up on a big left hand.
Kalervo slips under a jab.
Kalervo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalervo cracks a nice hook into Naleczowianka's ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalervo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naleczowianka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Kalervo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalervo throws a low kick but Naleczowianka moves out of range easily.
Naleczowianka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naleczowianka throws out the jab.
Naleczowianka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Naleczowianka throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naleczowianka misses the jab.
Naleczowianka checks a low kick from Kalervo.
Naleczowianka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kalervo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Naleczowianka throws a hook but Kalervo blocks it.#CL#
Kalervo closes the distance and clinches.
Naleczowianka blocks an uppercut.
Naleczowianka tries to break free but Kalervo pushes him back against the ropes.
Kalervo misses with a body punch.
Kalervo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naleczowianka or not.
Good body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a knee to the body.
Kalervo misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo pushes off an throws an elbow but Naleczowianka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalervo.
Naleczowianka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Naleczowianka has had enough of the clinch but Kalervo keeps him there for the moment.
Naleczowianka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo. #CUT#
It looks like Cisowianka Naleczowianka has been cut.
Naleczowianka tries to break the clinch but Kalervo is controlling the position.
Naleczowianka tries to circle away but Kalervo has him pinned against the ropes.
Naleczowianka blocks an uppercut.
Naleczowianka blocks a body shot from Kalervo.
Naleczowianka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Kalervo lands an elbow that stopped Naleczowianka in his tracks for a moment.
Naleczowianka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Naleczowianka blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Kalervo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Kalervo moves out of range easily.
Kalervo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalervo defending well as Naleczowianka loads up on a big left hand.
Naleczowianka slips under a jab.
Naleczowianka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalervo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalervo lands a nice hook to Naleczowianka's body. Naleczowianka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalervo connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalervo defending well as Naleczowianka loads up on a big left hand.
Naleczowianka misses the jab.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Naleczowianka misses.
A leg kick checked by Kalervo.
Naleczowianka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalervo can pounce on him.
Kalervo throws a looping overhand right but Naleczowianka ducks down to avoid it.
Naleczowianka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Naleczowianka misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kalervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kalervo cracks a nice hook into Naleczowianka's ribs.#CL#
Kalervo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalervo misses with the head strike.
Kalervo lands with a right to the head.
Naleczowianka tries to break the clinch but Kalervo is controlling the position.
Naleczowianka can't break the clinch.
Kalervo lands an elbow that stopped Naleczowianka in his tracks for a moment.
Naleczowianka tries to circle away but Kalervo has him pinned against the ropes.
Kalervo missing with knees to the body.
Kalervo misses with some punches.
#T2#
Naleczowianka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalervo has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalervo.
#BC2#
Naleczowianka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Kalervo.
Naleczowianka misses with a right hand
letting Kalervo counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalervo scores with a sloppy right hand. Naleczowianka should have avoided that one.
Kalervo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naleczowianka.
Kalervo scores with a jab to the body.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses.
Naleczowianka scores with a jab to the head.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naleczowianka.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naleczowianka manages to avoid it.
Naleczowianka misses with a head kick.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Naleczowianka takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalervo looks to land a right hand but Naleczowianka moved out of range.
Naleczowianka cracks Kalervo with a good jab.
Naleczowianka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naleczowianka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalervo lands a right hook to the body.
Naleczowianka thows a body kick. Kalervo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalervo looks to land a combination. Naleczowianka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalervo avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Kalervo throws a shot to the body.
Kalervo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Kalervo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naleczowianka is breathing heavily.
Kalervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naleczowianka throws out the jab.
Kalervo checks a leg kick.
Kalervo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naleczowianka manages to avoid it.
Naleczowianka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naleczowianka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naleczowianka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses
and Kalervo counters with a left to the body.
Kalervo misses with a low kick as Naleczowianka jumps back.
Naleczowianka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naleczowianka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Naleczowianka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalervo. Kalervo obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Kalervo tenderised Naleczowianka's leg. Naleczowianka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalervo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalervo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Naleczowianka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalervo throws a front kick that sends Naleczowianka stumbling back into the ropes.
Kalervo connects with a body shot that sends Naleczowianka's belly button to the back.
Naleczowianka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalervo avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a jab when Kalervo was well out of range.
Naleczowianka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalervo throwing a counter right hand but Naleczowianka manages to avoid it.
Naleczowianka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalervo throws out the jab.
Naleczowianka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kalervo tries to land a front kick but Naleczowianka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalervo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naleczowianka misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naleczowianka. Kalervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalervo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naleczowianka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Naleczowianka scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Naleczowianka misses with an uppercut. Kalervo saw that one coming.
Kalervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalervo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kalervo duly obliges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalervo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naleczowianka misses with a wild body shot.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalervo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naleczowianka will feel that in the morning.
Naleczowianka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kalervo.
Kalervo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naleczowianka can do to turn this around?
Naleczowianka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalervo.
Kalervo scores with a jab to the body.
Kalervo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naleczowianka throws a head kick but Kalervo moves out of range.
Naleczowianka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalervo lands with a nice body kick.
Kalervo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kalervo pushes Naleczowianka away with a front kick.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naleczowianka manages to avoid it.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick by Naleczowianka misses
and Kalervo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kalervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naleczowianka. That did some damage!
Naleczowianka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kalervo throws a wild body kick that Naleczowianka sees coming a mile off.
Kalervo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalervo lands with a straight right. Naleczowianka didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Kalervo.
Kalervo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Kalervo clinches.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Naleczowianka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalervo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naleczowianka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalervo. Kalervo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naleczowianka moves away.#T3#
Naleczowianka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalervo on the side of the head.
Naleczowianka moves out of range as Kalervo throws a body kick.
Naleczowianka throws a hook but Kalervo blocks it.
Naleczowianka scores with a jab to the head.
Kalervo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Naleczowianka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalervo.
Naleczowianka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Kalervo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kalervo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Naleczowianka is trying to counter with his kicks.
Naleczowianka scores with a nice strike.
Kalervo avoids the body shot from Naleczowianka.
Kalervo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalervo works Naleczowianka's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalervo works Naleczowianka's body with a nice hook.#T4##CL#
Kalervo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naleczowianka, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Kalervo.
Naleczowianka avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalervo.
Naleczowianka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naleczowianka wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalervo won't allow it.
Kalervo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalervo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalervo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Untamo Kalervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalervo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kalervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Untamo Kalervo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalervo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Untamo Kalervo!
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DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Kalervo moves away and avoids it.
Kalervo throws a sloppy body shot
and Ignatowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalervo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski connects with a single shot there.
Ignatowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Kalervo misses.
Ignatowski misses with a jab to the body
and Kalervo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Kalervo lands.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick
and Kalervo counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kalervo misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Ignatowski counters by clinching up.
Ignatowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Kalervo working hard to break the clinch.
Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalervo is pushing Ignatowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kalervo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatowski backwards.
Kalervo tries to throw a body punch but Ignatowski avoids it by throwing Kalervo back against the cage. #BC2#
Kalervo manages to break the clinch.
Ignatowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalervo.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
Kalervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a lazy right hand but Kalervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalervo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Kalervo's leg. Kalervo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski throwing a counter right hand but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalervo feints and then cracks Ignatowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatowski down.
Kalervo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignatowski rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalervo loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Kalervo misses with a straight right.
Ignatowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalervo avoided it.
Ignatowski throws a lazy head kick
and Kalervo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Kalervo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kalervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
Kalervo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatowski's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ignatowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Kalervo.
Kalervo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignatowski's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ignatowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ignatowski throws a lazy body kick
and Kalervo counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Untamo Kalervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalervo blocks a head kick by Ignatowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kalervo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Kalervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalervo missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatowski misses its target.
Nice body punch from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Untamo Kalervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalervo counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignatowski blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski throws a right hand that misses
and Kalervo counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ignatowski misses with a shot to the body
and Kalervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalervo with a jab.#T1#
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Kalervo.
Ignatowski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kalervo avoids it.
Kalervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Kalervo. Beautiful body shot.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Kalervo.
Ignatowski is looking to counter with a body kick.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Kalervo's leg. Kalervo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalervo looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Kalervo misses with a body shot.
Kalervo swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski moves forwards but Kalervo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Kalervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalervo.
Kalervo looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ignatowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalervo misses.
Ignatowski connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalervo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
A little jabbing left from Kalervo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalervo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ignatowski looks to throw a body kick
and Kalervo counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kalervo throws a sloppy body shot
and Ignatowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalervo feints and then cracks Ignatowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatowski down.
Kalervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatowski.
Kalervo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalervo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kalervo throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski misses with a shot to the body
and Kalervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kalervo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatowski counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalervo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ignatowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalervo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalervo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalervo is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
A slow jab from Kalervo misses its intended target.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Kalervo misses
enabling Ignatowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalervo throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Kalervo throws a right and a left that Ignatowski avoids nicely.
Kalervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalervo misses with a hook
and Ignatowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalervo looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Kalervo cracks a nice hook into Ignatowski's ribs.#T1#
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy body kick from Kalervo
and Kalervo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses
and Kalervo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatowski looks for the body kick but Kalervo saw that one coming.
Kalervo swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski blocks the body kick.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalervo is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
Kalervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab. #CL#
Ignatowski takes the fight into the clinch.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ignatowski misses with some punches.
Kalervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatowski backwards.
Ignatowski misses with a body punch.
Ignatowski misses with a body punch.
Kalervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries a body shot but Kalervo blocks it.
Ignatowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Kalervo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ignatowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalervo backwards.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalervo blocks an uppercut.
Kalervo lands a right hand.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Kalervo lands a body shot.
Kalervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Kalervo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalervo blocking some punches.
Kalervo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ignatowski blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ignatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalervo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatowski controls his hands.
Kalervo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ignatowski up against the cage.
Ignatowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kalervo fails to land.
Untamo Kalervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalervo lands an elbow just above Ignatowski 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
I think Kalervo 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Untamo Kalervo!
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Event:
Aspire 63: McGee vs Miletich
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks throws a series of punches but Kalervo moves out of range.
A big left from Kalervo misses.
Brooks is looking for the big counter here.
Damian Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks misses with a combination
and Kalervo counters with a nice leg kick.
Brooks throws a right and a left that Kalervo avoids nicely.
Kalervo scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kalervo to the ground. Brooks is now in Kalervo's guard.
Brooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalervo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kalervo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Brooks has his foot on Kalervo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalervo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalervo wants to stand but Brooks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kalervo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for a triangle here. Kalervo is fighting it but it looks tight! Brooks pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kalervo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Brooks!
After winning the bout, Damian Brooks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Aspire 48: James vs Moura
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kalervo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kalervo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mercy lands with a slapping head kick.
Mercy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kalervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercy.
Mercy defending well as Kalervo loads up on a big left hand.
Kalervo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercy's sensitive parts.
Mercy misses with an uppercut. Kalervo saw that one coming.
Kalervo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kalervo duly obliges.
Kalervo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Kalervo.
An inside leg kick from Kalervo misses.
Kalervo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalervo is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kalervo misses the jab.
Kalervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Kalervo.
Kalervo tries to clinch up.
Mercy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kalervo blocks it well.
Mercy throws a leg kick but Kalervo moved away.
Kalervo blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercy.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercy is just out of range.
Kalervo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalervo looks to land a right hand but Mercy moved out of range.
Mercy throws out a counter right but Kalervo avoids it with no problem.
Kalervo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Kalervo has closed the distance and engaged Mercy in a clinch.
Mercy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kalervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalervo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercy is out of range and Kalervo settles back down.
Mercy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A nice combination there by Mercy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercy lands with a slapping head kick.
Kalervo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalervo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalervo throws a lazy body kick
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalervo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalervo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercy lands a body shot.
Kalervo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercy throws a lazy right hand but Kalervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalervo misses the target.
Kalervo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercy throws a head kick that misses.
Mercy moves forwards but Kalervo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kalervo.
#T3#
Kalervo connects with a looping right hand.
Kalervo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercy checks it well.
Mercy lands a two punch combo.
Kalervo throws a leg kick but Mercy checks it.
Kalervo throws a hook but Mercy blocks it.
Kalervo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercy.
Kalervo staying out of range there.
Kalervo looks for the body kick but Mercy saw that one coming.
Good work by Kalervo as he checks the leg kick.
Mercy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercy cracks the inside of Kalervo's front leg.
Mercy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalervo is out of range.
Mercy sizes up Kalervo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalervo under the eye.
Mercy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercy connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercy takes one to the side of the head.
Mercy misses the jab.
Kalervo throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercy counters with a nice body shot.
Mercy throws a head kick that half lands.
Kalervo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mercy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kalervo misses with a straight right.
Kalervo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercy scores with a push kick.
Kalervo throws a leg kick but Mercy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mercy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercy missing with a left hand there. Kalervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercy throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Mercy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kalervo moves away from the strike by Mercy.
Kalervo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mercy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalervo's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mercy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kalervo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalervo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalervo throws a right hand that misses
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
Mercy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercy misses the target.
Kalervo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalervo misses the target.
Nice body punch from Mercy.
Mercy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalervo.
Mercy throws a low kick but Kalervo avoids it.
Kalervo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Mercy looks to land a right hand but Kalervo moved out of range.
Mercy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercy swinging wildly here.
Mercy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mercy throws the kick towards the body but Kalervo avoids it.
Mercy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mercy connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Kalervo wants to clinch up but Mercy keeps it at a distance.
Mercy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalervo.
Waylon Mercy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalervo throws a big shot that misses.
Mercy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalervo under the eye.
Kalervo moves out of range as Mercy strikes.#T2#
Kalervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercy throws out the jab.
Kalervo throws a right and a left that Mercy avoids nicely.
Mercy feints a counter leg kick.
Mercy lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kalervo!
Mercy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a straight left.
Mercy scores with a jab.
Mercy connects with the punch.
Kalervo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mercy.
Kalervo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mercy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercy throws a hook but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Kalervo tries to clinch up.
Mercy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalervo.
Mercy connects with a nice looking jab.
Mercy tries to land a front kick but Kalervo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercy misses with a wild combination.
Kalervo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mercy looks to land a left hand but Kalervo moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercy.
Kalervo tests Mercy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Mercy.
Kalervo lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Mercy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalervo tries to move into range but Mercy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalervo.
Mercy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalervo throws a hook but Mercy blocks it.
No joy there for Mercy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Mercy blocks the low kick.
Mercy sizes up Kalervo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Kalervo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalervo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kalervo checks a leg kick.
Mercy misses with a body kick.
Mercy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalervo.
Mercy is looking to chop away at Kalervo's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Mercy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mercy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalervo in his tracks.
Kalervo throws a head kick but Mercy moves out of range.
Kalervo misses with an uppercut
and Mercy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mercy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalervo.
Kalervo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mercy throws a lazy right hand but Kalervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mercy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Kalervo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalervo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalervo punishes Mercy's body with a nice straight punch.
Mercy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Kalervo misses.
A big right from Mercy misses.
Kalervo jabs Mercy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mercy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kalervo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalervo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Mercy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalervo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalervo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercy to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalervo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalervo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercy's head.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
Kalervo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mercy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalervo on the side of the head.
Mercy misses with a looping left.
Kalervo checks a low kick from Mercy.
Kalervo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Good leg kick by Mercy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo lands an overhand right.
Kalervo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Kalervo clinches. #BC2#
Mercy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercy tries to score with a low kick but Kalervo moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Mercy misses.
Kalervo is looking to chop away at Mercy's legs. #CL#
Kalervo instigates a clinch.
Kalervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercy avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mercy.
Kalervo has a couple of punches blocked by Mercy.
Mercy is trying to break the clinch but Kalervo is controlling him.
Mercy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercy is trying to break free.#T3##BC2#
Mercy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Mercy.
A punch combination from Kalervo misses.
Kalervo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalervo lands a jab to the nose.
Kalervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mercy avoids the body shot from Kalervo.
Waylon Mercy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercy.
Kalervo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mercy just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kalervo pushes Mercy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalervo misses with some punches.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Untamo Kalervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercy.
Kalervo working aggressively here.
#T4#
Mercy wants to break free but Kalervo has control.
Mercy blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Mercy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalervo lands with a shot to the body.
Kalervo misses the body punch
and Kalervo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercy manages to avoid it.
Kalervo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalervo throws a head kick but Mercy moves out of range.
Mercy counters with a body kick.
Mercy feints a jab promting Kalervo to slip. Mercy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalervo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waylon Mercy.
I've got Mercy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waylon Mercy!
Waylon Mercy made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
D53 Von Richthof v Costacurta
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Lance lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalervo looks to land a body kick but Lance moved away.
Kalervo throws out a loose jab but Lance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lance wants to clinch
and Kalervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Samwell Lance has been cut.
Samwell Lance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lance clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kalervo.
Lance blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a damaging elbow.
Lance throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalervo.
Lance lands a shoulder strike.
Lance blocks a body shot from Kalervo.
Lance misses with a punch on the inside.
Lance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalervo's elbow.
Lance misses with a punch on the inside.
Lance lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo. #T1#
Lance tries a body shot but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Lance.
Lance can't find room to land a body shot as Kalervo controls the action.
Lance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalervo.
Kalervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalervo.
Lance tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Lance back against the cage.
Kalervo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Lance.
Kalervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Lance avoids the damage to the body.
Kalervo has a couple of punches blocked by Lance.
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Lance.
I was talking to Lance's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lance throws a head punch that misses.
Lance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Lance. #T2#
Nice body punch from Kalervo.
Lance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lance throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalervo.
Lance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lance misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalervo blocking some punches.
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Lance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalervo.
Lance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kalervo fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalervo.
Lance misses with some punches.
Lance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lance scores with a shot to the side of Kalervo's head.
Lance misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Kalervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lance backwards.
Nice body punch from Lance.
Kalervo presses Lance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalervo lands an elbow inside that Lance shrugs off.
Lance trying to stall but Kalervo improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo.
Kalervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalervo looking to throw knees to the head but Lance is blocking nicely.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Lance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lance lands an uppercut.
Lance blocks a body shot from Kalervo. #T4#
Lance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalervo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lance working aggressively here.
Lance throws a head punch that misses.
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Lance.
Lance managing to block the knees to the body from Kalervo.
Lance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lance prevents a body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lance tries to pull guard but Kalervo won't allow it.
Kalervo misses with the head strike.
Kalervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalervo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lance takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalervo lands an elbow just above Lance 's eye.
Kalervo works on Lance's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samwell Lance's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kalervo throws a hook but Lance blocks it.
Kalervo defending well as Lance loads up on a big left hand.
Lance misses with a jab to the body
and Kalervo counters with a nice body shot.
Kalervo scores with a head kick.
Kalervo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Lance rushes Kalervo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lance swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lance takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lance misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kalervo on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Kalervo digs a right hand into Lance's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lance's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Lance fails to land.
Kalervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lance on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lance as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Kalervo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kalervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lance.
Untamo Kalervo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
Lance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lance.
Kalervo lands a nice uppercut.
Lance struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalervo controls his hands.
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lance.
Kalervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Lance is rocked!
Kalervo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Lance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalervo throws a big uppercut that drops Lance! More strikes from Kalervo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lance lies dazed against the cage as Kalervo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Untamo Kalervo!
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Event:
D47 Castillo v Slice
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Kalervo.
Kalervo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pato throws out a powerful jab.
Kalervo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Pato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kalervo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guillermo Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pato misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalervo moves out of range as Pato strikes.
Kalervo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pato misses the shot to the body.
Pato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Guillermo Pato has been cut.
Kalervo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Pato drives through and clinches with Kalervo against the cage.
Kalervo working Pato over with knees to the body.
Pato jumps guard but Kalervo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kalervo.
Kalervo lands with a left to the head.
Kalervo crunches a lovely knee into Pato's ribcage.
Pato misses with a body punch.
Kalervo lands an elbow inside that Pato shrugs off.
Pato has been working on his balance at LOD Gym of the Gods, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a right hand.
Kalervo lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Kalervo.
Pato is breathing heavily.
Kalervo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalervo presses Pato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalervo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pato misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
Kalervo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalervo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Kalervo - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
A short right from Kalervo.
Pato prevents a body shot from Kalervo.
Pato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kalervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo tries a body shot but Pato blocks it.
A short right from Kalervo.
Pato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalervo backwards.
Pato can't find room to land a body shot as Kalervo controls the action.
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Pato.
A shot in the inside from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kalervo can't find room to land a body shot as Pato controls the action.
Pato jumps guard but Kalervo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalervo. #T3#
Pato tries to stall but Kalervo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pato misses with the head strike.
Kalervo lands a body punch.
Kalervo lands a right hand.
Pato tries a body shot but Kalervo blocks it.
Pato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pato misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo tries to work over Pato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalervo lands an uppercut.
Kalervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalervo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalervo tries to work over Pato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kalervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalervo landing knees to the body.
Kalervo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pato's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pato working aggressively here.
#T4#
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalervo blocking some punches.
Kalervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Pato won't want to take too many of those.
Pato misses with the head strike.
Kalervo lands with a short shot to the head.
Pato misses with the head strike.
Kalervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalervo scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kalervo - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalervo is working Pato over against the cage.
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Pato.
Kalervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Pato won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pato's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kalervo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pato misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Kalervo counters with a crisp one two that drops Pato! Kalervo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pato to his feet! Pato is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Pato is rocked!
Pato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pato.
Oh Pato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Kalervo lands a big right hand that sends Pato crashing to the mat! Kalervo stays standing though and waves Pato back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Pato collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Untamo Kalervo!
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Event:
D43 Anderson v Hardy
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Norlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalervo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalervo missing with a left hand there. Norlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalervo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norlin defending well as Kalervo loads up on a big left hand.
Norlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
Kalervo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Norlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
Norlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalervo should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalervo moves away.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalervo.
Norlin misses with a body punch
and Kalervo counters with a stiff right hand.
Norlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Norlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Norlin.
Kalervo misses with a body kick.
Kalervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalervo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norlin is out of range.
Norlin throws a body punch but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Norlin throws a one two combo.
Kalervo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norlin.
Norlin lands with a nice body punch.
Kalervo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalervo walks into a stiff left hand from Norlin.
A jab from Kalervo finds it's way through Norlin's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norlin lands a really nice looking cross but Kalervo seems unphased.
#T2#
Norlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalervo throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Norlin moves into the clinch.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Kalervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Norlin backwards.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Norlin looking to throw knees to the head but Kalervo is blocking nicely.
Kalervo tries to work over Norlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalervo avoiding damage as Norlin throws knees to the body.
Norlin tries a knee to the head but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo blocks an uppercut.
Norlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Norlin misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalervo.
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
#T3#
Kalervo misses with a body punch.
Kalervo gets through Norlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Norlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalervo misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
Norlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Norlin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike.
Kalervo can't find room to land a body shot as Norlin controls the action.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norlin trying to land knees to the body.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Norlin takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Norlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalervo throws a head punch that misses.
Kalervo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalervo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalervo pushes off an throws an elbow but Norlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kalervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norlin misses with a knee strike.
Kalervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norlin is defending well for now.
Kalervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norlin.
Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kalervo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norlin missing with knees to the body.
Norlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalervo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Petter Norlin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kalervo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norlin swings for the body but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norlin.
Norlin throws a series of punches but Kalervo avoids them all with ease.
Norlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
Norlin jabs at Kalervo's body.
Norlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Petter Norlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norlin misses with a hook to the body
and Kalervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norlin.
Kalervo slips a straight right by Norlin.
Norlin misses with a double jab.
Kalervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kalervo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norlin blocks a jab.
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norlin moves away.
Norlin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalervo scores with a nice head shot.
Kalervo tries a low kick but Norlin avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Norlin. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalervo.
Kalervo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Norlin is able to avoid easily.
Some wild striking there from Norlin.
Kalervo wants to counter the offense by Norlin and move into the clinch position.
Kalervo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Norlin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalervo! But no joy.
Norlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalervo counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Norlin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kalervo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Norlin misses with a wild body shot.
Norlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo misses with a hook. Norlin ducked under it nicely.
Norlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalervo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalervo.
Kalervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norlin.
Norlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalervo.
Kalervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norlin.
Petter Norlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalervo misses with a hook.#CL2#
Kalervo drives through and clinches with Norlin against the cage.
Norlin misses with some punches.
#T3#
Kalervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo presses Norlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalervo throws an elbow but misses.
Norlin tries a knee to the head but Kalervo blocks it.
Norlin throws an elbow that misses.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalervo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Untamo Kalervo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Kalervo lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kalervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Norlin won't want to take too many of those.
Norlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalervo pushes off an throws an elbow but Norlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Norlin missing with knees to the body.
Kalervo working Norlin over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a body punch.
Norlin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norlin's elbow.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kalervo.
Kalervo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Norlin's defenses.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Petter Norlin has been cut.
Kalervo landing knees to the head.
Kalervo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalervo lands an elbow that stopped Norlin in his tracks for a moment.
Norlin looking to throw knees to the head but Kalervo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petter Norlin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norlin sizes up Kalervo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norlin throws a lazy right hand but Kalervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalervo tries to counter with a clinch but Norlin shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Kalervo misses its intended target.
Norlin misses with a body shot.
Kalervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Norlin wants to clinch but Kalervo slips to the side
and Kalervo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalervo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Kalervo has managed to clinch.
Norlin blocks an elbow strike.
Norlin avoiding damage as Kalervo throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norlin blocks an uppercut.
Kalervo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Norlin avoids the elbow strike from Kalervo, against the cage.
#T1#
Kalervo lands an elbow that stopped Norlin in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Kalervo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalervo avoids the damage to the body.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Norlin blocks an elbow strike.
Kalervo avoiding damage as Norlin throws knees to the body.
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norlin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalervo throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalervo.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Norlin missing with knees to the body.
Kalervo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Norlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Kalervo misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Kalervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norlin avoiding damage as Kalervo throws knees to the body.
Norlin trying to land knees to the body.
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Norlin misses with a knee strike.
Kalervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the head but Kalervo blocks with his arms.
Kalervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norlin backwards.
Norlin working aggressively here.
Kalervo avoiding damage as Norlin throws knees to the body.
Norlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo pushes Norlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kalervo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norlin missing with knees to the body.
Norlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalervo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norlin looking to throw knees to the head but Kalervo is blocking nicely.
Norlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalervo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalervo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalervo lands a nice knee to the body.
Kalervo connects with a knee to the head.
Kalervo lands an elbow inside.
Kalervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalervo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norlin backwards.
Kalervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norlin blocking some punches.
Norlin trying to land knees to the body.
Untamo Kalervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A short uppercut from Kalervo.
Kalervo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petter Norlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Norlin is rocked!
Kalervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norlin misses with a knee to the head.
Kalervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kalervo misses with a punch to the body.
Norlin prevents a body shot from Kalervo.
Norlin trying to land knees to the body.
Norlin managing to block the knees to the body from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands with a left to the head.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Norlin won't want to take too many of those.
Kalervo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norlin.
Kalervo tries to throw a body punch but Norlin avoids it by throwing Kalervo back against the cage.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kalervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalervo pushes Norlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Untamo Kalervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalervo 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!
Untamo Kalervo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
D39
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Davidyan tries to work over Kalervo's front leg with a kick but Kalervo checks it.
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidyan manages to avoid it.
Kalervo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Kalervo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalervo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalervo lands with a light punch inside.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the side of Kalervo's head.
Davidyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalervo or not.
Davidyan lands a body shot.
Kalervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Davidyan on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Davidyan.
Kalervo swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Davidyan.
Kalervo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidyan.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Kalervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Davidyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davidyan sizes up Kalervo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Davidyan misses.
Kalervo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davidyan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalervo scrambles back to his feet.
Kalervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalervo throws a lazy uppercut
and Davidyan counters with a nice body kick.
Kalervo moves away from the strike by Davidyan.
Davidyan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davidyan connects with a solid leg kick.
Davidyan misses with a body kick.
Davidyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalervo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davidyan misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalervo throws a poor cross that misses
and Davidyan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalervo thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Kalervo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kalervo throws a big shot that misses.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut.
Kalervo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davidyan lands with a cross.
Kalervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davidyan. That did some damage!
A low kick from Kalervo is predictable there
and Davidyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalervo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalervo checks the leg kick.
Davidyan throws a lazy right hand but Kalervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidyan misses the target.
Jab, jab by Davidyan - just one landing.
Davidyan misses the jab.
Davidyan loads up on a big right hand but Kalervo slips the punch.
Davidyan moves out of range as Kalervo strikes.
Davidyan scores with a hook to the body. Kalervo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Kalervo.
Kalervo connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Davidyan misses the target.
Davidyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidyan.
Davidyan looks to land a body kick but Kalervo moved away.
Kalervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Kalervo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kalervo throws a right hand that Davidyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidyan also avoids with ease.
Davidyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalervo.
Kalervo throws a leg kick but Davidyan checks it.
The fighters circling - Davidyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davidyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalervo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davidyan moves out of range as Kalervo strikes.
Kalervo moves in looking to clinch but Davidyan pushes him off.
Davidyan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Davidyan misses.
Kalervo throws a body punch but Davidyan moves out of range.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Davidyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalervo.
Kalervo throws out a counter right but Davidyan avoids it with no problem.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the body
and Kalervo counters with a straight right hand.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut
enabling Kalervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalervo.
Davidyan is looking to counter punch.
Davidyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalervo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davidyan lunges at Kalervo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalervo's hand.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut
and Kalervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalervo checks a leg kick.
Davidyan throws a hook but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalervo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davidyan.
Kalervo staying out of range there.
Kalervo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davidyan in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalervo takes one on the button.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidyan misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Kalervo.
Davidyan is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Davidyan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kalervo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalervo connects with an inside leg kick.
Davidyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Kalervo tenderised Davidyan's leg. Davidyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalervo avoids the body shot from Davidyan.
Kalervo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalervo walks into a left hand.
Davidyan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davidyan misses with the body kick
and Kalervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalervo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Davidyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Kalervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalervo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Davidyan.
Kalervo tries to clinch
and Davidyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davidyan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Davidyan delivers a nice body kick.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Davidyan. Beautiful body shot.
Davidyan takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo slips a jab from Davidyan.
A punch lands to the side of Kalervo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davidyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kalervo doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalervo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a leg kick.
Davidyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalervo moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
Kalervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Davidyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalervo.
A slow jab from Kalervo misses its intended target.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidyan.
Kalervo throws out a counter right but Davidyan avoids it with no problem.
Kalervo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davidyan.#T2#
Davidyan tries to land a front kick but Kalervo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut. Kalervo saw that one coming.
Kalervo tries to land a leg kick but Davidyan saw it coming and moves away.
Davidyan slips under a jab.
Kalervo drops his hands momentarily and Davidyan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davidyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalervo.
A shot to the body from Davidyan misses
and Kalervo counters with a nice body shot.
Kalervo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalervo tries to clinch up.
Kalervo swings for the body but Davidyan moves out of range.
Kalervo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davidyan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kalervo throws a sloppy body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Davidyan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Kalervo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalervo takes a shot to the head.
Kalervo missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Kalervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davidyan is defending well for now.
Davidyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidyan lands a right hand.
Kalervo has a couple of punches blocked by Davidyan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo misses with some punches.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan.
Kalervo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davidyan.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalervo throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Kalervo working aggressively here.
Kalervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalervo controls his hands.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Davidyan - that landed with a thud.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Kalervo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalervo's elbow.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalervo.
Davidyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Kalervo misses with a knee strike.
Davidyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalervo misses with the head strike.
Kalervo swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
Davidyan throws a jab when Kalervo was well out of range.
It seemed like Kalervo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalervo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidyan misses with a looping right.
Kalervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davidyan with a body shot.
Kalervo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalervo with a hook.
Davidyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalervo momentarily.
Davidyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalervo throws a jab when Davidyan was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Kalervo. That snapped Davidyan's head back.
Kalervo misses with a right hand
and Davidyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalervo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davidyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalervo is able to avoid easily.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Davidyan backing away here, and Kalervo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Davidyan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalervo.#T1#
Davidyan misses with a shot to the body
and Davidyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidyan moves away.
It looked like Davidyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davidyan throws a leg kick but Kalervo checks it.
Kalervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davidyan with a body shot.
Kalervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidyan.
Kalervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalervo.
Davidyan misses with a hook.
Kalervo scores with a body shot.
Kalervo misses with a wild body shot.
Kalervo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidyan manages to avoid it.
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidyan lands a jab to the nose.
Kalervo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Davidyan misses with a looping right.
Kalervo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davidyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalervo can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalervo lands a jab to the nose.
Davidyan connects with a right hand. Kalervo shakes it off.
Kalervo wants to clinch.
Davidyan misses with a left hand
letting Kalervo counter with a right hand.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the body
and Kalervo counters with a straight right hand.
Davidyan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalervo's head.
Davidyan lands a jab to the nose.
Davidyan tries to land a body kick
and Kalervo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalervo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalervo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Kalervo slips a straight right by Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a looping overhand right but Kalervo ducks down to avoid it.
Davidyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidyan checks a leg kick.
Davidyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalervo.
Davidyan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davidyan lands a jab.
Davidyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalervo.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Davidyan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalervo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davidyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Untamo Kalervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Kalervo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalervo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Kalervo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Kalervo throws a hook to the side of Davidyan's head but Davidyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalervo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Davidyan lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalervo's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalervo connects with the punch.
Kalervo slips under a jab from Davidyan.
Kalervo misses with the combination.
Kalervo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Davidyan eats them both and turns towards Kalervo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kalervo looks to land a left hand but Davidyan moved out of range nicely.
Kalervo throws a leg kick but Davidyan checks it.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Gurgen Davidyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Kalervo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gurgen Davidyan.
Well Davidyan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Gurgen Davidyan!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Gurgen Davidyan!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Gurgen Davidyan!
Gurgen Davidyan wins by unanimous decision!
Gurgen Davidyan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Kalervo misses with a body shot.
Kalervo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kalervo staying out of range there.
Kalervo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Davidyan if he has to take too many more of those.
Davidyan scores with a leg kick.
Davidyan lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Davidyan misses.
Davidyan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick from Davidyan misses.
Kalervo throws a lazy right hand but Davidyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalervo tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalervo punishes Davidyan's body with a nice straight punch.
Davidyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kalervo misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalervo looks to land a right hand but Davidyan moved out of range.
Kalervo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Kalervo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davidyan.
A shot to the body from Davidyan misses
and Kalervo counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Kalervo misses.
Kalervo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalervo swings for the body but Davidyan moves out of range.
Davidyan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Davidyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davidyan slips under a jab from Kalervo.
Kalervo slips under a jab.
Davidyan throws a shot from downtown. Kalervo moves away and avoids it.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalervo.
Davidyan is looking to clinch but Kalervo is avoiding it.
Kalervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davidyan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Davidyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalervo.
Davidyan misses with a kick to the body
and Davidyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Davidyan #CL#
and Kalervo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Kalervo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davidyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kalervo.
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Davidyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Kalervo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalervo controls his hands.
Kalervo gets through Davidyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Kalervo has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T3#
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Kalervo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kalervo.
Davidyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalervo or not.
Kalervo throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalervo controls his hands.
Kalervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Kalervo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davidyan's face.
A short left from Kalervo.
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Kalervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davidyan is defending well for now.
Davidyan misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Kalervo lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davidyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalervo's elbow.
Davidyan tries to work over Kalervo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Davidyan - that landed with a thud.
Davidyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalervo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kalervo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan.
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalervo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kalervo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Davidyan throws a hook but Kalervo blocks it.
Davidyan tries to land a front kick but Kalervo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davidyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalervo misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Davidyan misses its intended target.
Kalervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidyan can do to turn this around?
Kalervo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalervo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davidyan at a distance.
Davidyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Kalervo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Kalervo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalervo blocks a jab.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalervo throws a big shot that misses.
Davidyan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Davidyan misses.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalervo misses the target.
The fighters circling - Davidyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davidyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalervo.
Davidyan throws a hook to the side of Kalervo's head but Kalervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Untamo Kalervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidyan throws a shot from downtown. Kalervo moves away and avoids it.
Kalervo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalervo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalervo takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
Kalervo forces Davidyan back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Kalervo.
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan digs a right hand underneath Kalervo's ribcage. Kalervo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalervo crunches a lovely knee into Davidyan's ribcage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Davidyan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davidyan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davidyan lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Davidyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalervo misses with some punches.
Davidyan lands with a right to the head.
Kalervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Kalervo takes a shot to the head.
Kalervo tries a body shot but Davidyan blocks it.
#T3#
Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davidyan lands with a right to the head.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Untamo Kalervo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Davidyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidyan won't want to take too many of those.
Davidyan lands a nice uppercut.
Kalervo lands a left hand.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
Kalervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalervo. #T4#
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kalervo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the side of Kalervo's head.
Kalervo blocking some punches.
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Kalervo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kalervo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davidyan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davidyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalervo lands an elbow just above Davidyan 's eye.
Kalervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalervo throws a head punch that misses.
Kalervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Untamo Kalervo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Davidyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalervo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Kalervo lands with a good body shot.
Davidyan lands with a shot to the body.
Kalervo throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan jabs Kalervo right on the nose. Kalervo blinks but takes it well.
Kalervo tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalervo avoids the body shot from Davidyan.
Kalervo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Davidyan has Kalervo up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidyan avoids the elbow strike from Kalervo, against the cage.
Kalervo scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Kalervo controls the action.
#T1#
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan pushes Kalervo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalervo lands an elbow inside.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Davidyan fails to land.
Kalervo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kalervo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davidyan's defenses.
Davidyan misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Davidyan.
Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidyan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo missing with knees to the body.
Davidyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidyan misses with some punches.
Davidyan takes a shot to the head.
Kalervo throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidyan lands with a light punch inside.
Kalervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidyan won't want to take too many of those.
Davidyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Davidyan.
Kalervo pushes Davidyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Davidyan. #T3#
Davidyan misses with some punches.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo misses with an elbow strike.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalervo blocks a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Kalervo blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kalervo obliges.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike.
Kalervo misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Davidyan lands a left hand.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidyan is leaning against Kalervo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Kalervo misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Davidyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalervo's elbow.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalervo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Gurgen Davidyan!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Kalervo scores with a nice head shot.
Powers tries to clinch but Kalervo moves away
and Kalervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Kalervo lands.#ROC2#
Powers is rocked!
Powers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#KD2#
Kalervo cracks Powers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalervo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Powers to stand back up!
Oh Powers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo cracks Powers with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Powers tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kalervo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Powers is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Untamo Kalervo!
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Event:
DFC 27
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Kalervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalervo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Kalervo.
Leen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leen misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Leen.
Leen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kalervo takes a step back to recover.
Leen throws a solid leg kick but Kalervo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leen.
Leen scores with a jab to the body.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leen misses with a leg kick.
Kalervo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Leen looks to land a right hand but Kalervo moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalervo blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Leen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalervo throws a shot to the body.
Kalervo throws the left hand but Leen avoids the punch easily.
Leen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.#T1#
Leen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leen. That's going to slow Kalervo down.
Leen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalervo.
Jim Leen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kalervo does no damage.
Leen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Leen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalervo throws a shot from downtown. Leen moves away and avoids it.
Leen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kalervo misses with an uppercut.
Kalervo misses with a body kick.
Kalervo lunges at Leen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leen's hand.
Leen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leen misses with a body shot.
Leen throws a head kick but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Leen.
Leen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Leen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalervo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leen misses with a straight right.
Leen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Kalervo misses its intended target. #CL2#
Kalervo drives through and clinches with Leen against the cage.
Kalervo swings wildly with an uppercut but Leen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Leen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalervo won't allow it.
Leen leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Leen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kalervo's efforts to push away.
Leen lands a left hand.
#BC#
Leen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leen.
Good leg kick by Leen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kalervo throws a body kick that misses.
Leen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalervo misses with a body shot.
Kalervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Leen connects with a right hand. Kalervo shakes it off.
Kalervo works the jab nicely.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Leen throws a quick counter head kick but Kalervo was just out of range.
Kalervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Leen.
Kalervo misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalervo blocks the leg kick.
Kalervo throws an off balance right hand
and Leen counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Leen.
Kalervo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leen can pounce on him.
Leen is looking to land body kicks.
Leen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalervo throws out a counter right but Leen avoids it with no problem.
Kalervo lands a body shot.
Kalervo misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Kalervo clinches.
Leen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalervo just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Leen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kalervo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kalervo jabs Leen right on the nose. Leen blinks but takes it well.
Kalervo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kalervo throws a jab when Leen was well out of range.
Leen connects with an inside leg kick.
Leen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalervo.
Leen avoids the body shot from Kalervo.
Leen fakes the leg kick and cracks Kalervo in the body.
Leen throws a head kick that misses.
Kalervo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalervo.
Leen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalervo tries to clinch up.
Kalervo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leen misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Kalervo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kalervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Leen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leen throws a solid leg kick but Kalervo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leen.
Leen ducks under a wild hook from Kalervo.
Jim Leen is winning the standup battle so far.
Leen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalervo jabs at Leen's body.
Kalervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalervo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leen. Leen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalervo dips to his left and cracks Leen with an uppercut!
Nice body kick there by Leen.
Leen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leen misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Leen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalervo works Leen's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leen checks a leg kick.
Kalervo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Leen.
Leen is looking to land body kicks.
Leen throws a wild body kick that Kalervo sees coming a mile off.
Kalervo throws a body punch but Leen moves out of range.
Kalervo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalervo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leen misses with a body kick.
Leen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kalervo lands a jab to Leen's midsection.
Leen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
Leen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leen misses with a body kick.#T3#
Leen scores with a head kick. Kalervo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kalervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kalervo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalervo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leen scores with a kick to the body.
Kalervo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kalervo blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Kalervo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalervo.
Kalervo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leen stuns Kalervo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalervo slips a jab and a cross from Leen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Leen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalervo.
And Leen counters with a quick kick to the body but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalervo as he connects with a hook.
Kalervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leen.
Leen looks for the body kick but Kalervo saw that one coming.
Leen misses with a looping right.
Leen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalervo.
Leen misses with a low kick.
Kalervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalervo blocks the leg kick.
Leen misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Kalervo counters by moving into the clinch.
Leen wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Leen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kalervo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leen. Leen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalervo is looking to clinch.
Leen ducks under a wild hook from Kalervo.
Leen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalervo defending well as Leen loads up on a big left hand.
Leen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalervo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leen can pounce on him.
Kalervo throws a right hand that misses
and Leen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leen lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leen is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leen.
A right-left combo lands from Leen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalervo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalervo misses with a straight left. #T1#
Leen looks to land a body kick but Kalervo moved away.
A lazy body kick from Kalervo
and Leen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kalervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kalervo scores with a hook to the body. Leen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalervo lunges at Leen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leen's hand.
Kalervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Leen scores with a head kick.
Leen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leen tries a head kick but it misses.
Leen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leen throws a head kick that Kalervo semi-blocks.
Kalervo misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Leen moves out of range of the body kick from Kalervo.
Leen misses with a body shot.
Kalervo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leen. Leen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Kalervo misses.
It looked like Leen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leen.
Leen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jim Leen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalervo throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Kalervo finds it's target.
Kalervo takes a swing at Leen's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Leen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3##CL2#
Kalervo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leen working aggressively here.
Leen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalervo won't allow it.
Kalervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Leen dodges an elbow strike from Kalervo.
Untamo Kalervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Leen manages to break the clinch.
Leen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leen, right into the meat.
#T4#
Leen throws a wild body kick that Kalervo sees coming a mile off.
Leen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalervo.
Leen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalervo throws a right hand that Leen ducks under and follows up with a left that Leen also avoids with ease.
Leen is looking to land body kicks.
Kalervo works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalervo misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalervo.
A little feinted left hand from Leen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalervo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leen counters with an outside leg kick.
Kalervo moves out of range of the body kick from Leen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalervo moves out of range as Leen throws a body kick.
Leen looks for the body kick but Kalervo saw that one coming.
Leen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalervo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Leen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Jim Leen!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Jim Leen!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jim Leen!
Jim Leen wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Leen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFC 24
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Kalervo throws an overhand right that lands on MacAskill's shoulder, as MacAskill tries to avoid the shot.
MacAskill swings for the body but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo misses with the combination.
MacAskill misses the jab.
Kalervo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MacAskill is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kalervo misses with an uppercut. MacAskill saw that one coming.
MacAskill tries to land a leg kick but Kalervo saw it coming and moves away.
MacAskill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Kalervo has managed to clinch.
Kalervo tries to throw a body punch but MacAskill avoids it by throwing Kalervo back against the cage.
Kalervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for MacAskill.
MacAskill creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalervo's defenses.
MacAskill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacAskill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAskill's elbow.
Kalervo lands an elbow just above MacAskill 's eye. #T1#
A right hand to the body from MacAskill.
Kalervo tries to work over MacAskill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that MacAskill has been working on his elbows in the gym.
MacAskill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacAskill throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalervo.
MacAskill misses with a body punch.
Kalervo tries to land knees in the clinch but MacAskill avoids the damage to the body.
MacAskill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalervo lands a damaging elbow.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacAskill.
MacAskill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalervo backwards.
Kalervo misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo. #BC#
MacAskill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalervo misses the shot to the body.
It looked like MacAskill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAskill slips a straight right by Kalervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. MacAskill does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
MacAskill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAskill stuns Kalervo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalervo lands a slapping body shot.
MacAskill misses with a hook.
MacAskill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
Kalervo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacAskill looks to land a body kick but Kalervo moved away.
Kalervo wants to counter the offense by MacAskill and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - MacAskill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAskill slips a straight right by Kalervo.
Kalervo throws a lazy uppercut
and MacAskill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kalervo misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from MacAskill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
MacAskill misses with a looping left.
MacAskill misses with a low kick.
Kalervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacAskill throws a push kick but Kalervo slaps the foot to one side.
MacAskill loads up on a big right hand but Kalervo slips the punch.
Kalervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from MacAskill.
Kalervo swings for the body but MacAskill moves out of range.
MacAskill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalervo moves out of range of the body kick from MacAskill.
Kalervo misses the shot to the body.
Kalervo needs to keep his hands up - MacAskill had a free shot at his head there.
MacAskill missing with a left hand there. Kalervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalervo is looking for the big counter here.
MacAskill just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Kalervo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kalervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacAskill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kalervo.
Kalervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAskill.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacAskill throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAskill misses with a hook.
Kalervo throws out a counter right but MacAskill avoids it with no problem.
Kalervo moves out of range as MacAskill strikes.
Kalervo misses with the combination.
MacAskill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalervo moves away.
MacAskill connects with a crisp jab.
Kalervo lands a right hook to the body.
MacAskill looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
MacAskill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacAskill dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
MacAskill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
MacAskill misses with a body shot.
MacAskill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
MacAskill throws a solid leg kick but Kalervo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacAskill.
MacAskill moves away from the strike by Kalervo.
It looked like MacAskill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with an uppercut
enabling MacAskill to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalervo just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAskill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacAskill slips under a jab from Kalervo.
MacAskill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAskill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalervo.
Kalervo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacAskill moves out of range as Kalervo strikes.
A quick step to the side and MacAskill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAskill throws the left hand but Kalervo avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Kalervo misses with a straight left.
Rory MacAskill is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAskill misses with a body shot
and Kalervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalervo lands with an overhand left.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAskill takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo stuns MacAskill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalervo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kalervo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalervo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacAskill throws a hook but Kalervo blocks it.
MacAskill throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kalervo counter with a right hand.
MacAskill lunges at Kalervo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalervo's hand.
MacAskill throws a leg kick
and Kalervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAskill feints a jab promting Kalervo to slip. MacAskill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalervo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
MacAskill throws a hook to the side of Kalervo's head but Kalervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalervo throws a shot from downtown. MacAskill moves away and avoids it.
MacAskill takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
MacAskill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAskill.
Kalervo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacAskill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacAskill moves out of range as Kalervo strikes.
Kalervo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAskill moves away.
MacAskill appears to be looking for a big counter.
MacAskill throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacAskill lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kalervo takes a step back to recover.
MacAskill throws a hook to the side of Kalervo's head but Kalervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalervo throws an off balance right hand
and MacAskill counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAskill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalervo.#T3#
MacAskill connects with a nice looking jab.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalervo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacAskill.
MacAskill misses with an uppercut.
Kalervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacAskill with a body shot.
Kalervo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalervo connects with a body shot.
Kalervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacAskill misses the body punch
and Kalervo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalervo cracks a nice hook into MacAskill's ribs.
MacAskill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalervo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacAskill scrambles back to his feet.
MacAskill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacAskill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo fails to land with a series of punches.
MacAskill throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A big left from MacAskill misses.
Kalervo misses with an uppercut.
Kalervo tests MacAskill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kalervo takes one to the chin there.
Kalervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAskill.
MacAskill misses with a kick to the body
and Kalervo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacAskill thinking.
Kalervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalervo moves out of range as MacAskill throws a body kick.
MacAskill lands a lovely overhand right.
MacAskill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacAskill sets himself, and Kalervo steps forward looking for the clinch! MacAskill avoids it this time.
MacAskill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAskill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Untamo Kalervo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacAskill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalervo.
Kalervo scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacAskill with a jab.
MacAskill throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacAskill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalervo.
Kalervo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacAskill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalervo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalervo wants to counter with a clinch but MacAskill pushes him away.
Kalervo scores with a jab to the head.
MacAskill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalervo's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kalervo darts in and clinches MacAskill up against the cage.
Kalervo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kalervo tries to work over MacAskill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacAskill swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Kalervo working MacAskill over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacAskill.
MacAskill misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo misses with the head strike.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacAskill is defending well for now.
MacAskill throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacAskill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAskill's elbow.
MacAskill has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo.
MacAskill misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo takes a shot to the head.
MacAskill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAskill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalervo has him pressed against the cage.
Kalervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kalervo.
#T2#
Kalervo swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAskill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo blocks the elbow strike.
Kalervo scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAskill lands a shoulder strike.
MacAskill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacAskill tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing MacAskill back against the cage.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalervo struggles to land a body shot inside as MacAskill controls his hands.
MacAskill lands an elbow inside.
MacAskill throws an elbow that misses.
MacAskill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalervo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacAskill lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kalervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalervo avoids a wild elbow strike from MacAskill.#T3#
MacAskill can't find room to land a body shot as Kalervo controls the action.
Kalervo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacAskill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalervo lands an elbow that stopped MacAskill in his tracks for a moment.
Kalervo throws a head punch that misses.
Rory MacAskill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalervo throws a head punch that misses.
Kalervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacAskill tries a body shot but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAskill lands a nice uppercut.
Kalervo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kalervo fails to land.
Kalervo avoids the elbow strike from MacAskill, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo.
MacAskill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAskill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAskill is trying to break the clinch but Kalervo is controlling him.#T4#
Kalervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacAskill is trying to break free.
MacAskill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from MacAskill.
MacAskill struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalervo controls his hands.
MacAskill is leaning against Kalervo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacAskill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Kalervo.
MacAskill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
MacAskill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalervo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Kalervo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacAskill, pushing him back against the cage.
Kalervo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacAskill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAskill is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Untamo Kalervo.
Well Kalervo 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!
Untamo Kalervo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kalervo gets caught napping as Mallark dives in and scores a takedown. Kalervo manages to retain guard.#SU#
Mallark stands and steps away. Kalervo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Kalervo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mallark to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mallark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kalervo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mallark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mallark stands up and waves to Kalervo to follow him.
Mallark shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalervo tries to sprawl out of it but Mallark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalervo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Mallark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mallark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kalervo counter with a right hand.
Kalervo tries to clinch but Mallark moves out of range.
Mallark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Mallark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kalervo's guard.
Mallark stops Kalervo from standing up. #SU#
Mallark stands and steps away. Kalervo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mallark shoots and misses
and Kalervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Mallark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Kalervo there.
Kalervo works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mallark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalervo counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Mallark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Mallark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kalervo bucks up and tries to throw Mallark off but instead Mallark has got his back!#SUB#
Kalervo is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Mallark on his back. Mallark looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Kalervo has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Mallark!
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