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Event:
CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Harris catches Kallio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Harris.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harris, as that shot connected.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Harris.
Kallio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Harris.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kallio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kallio.
Jab by Harris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kallio checks it well.
Kallio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kallio stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
A jab from Harris misses. #T1#
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kallio doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Kallio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Kallio.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Kallio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Kallio's leg but Kallio calmly moves out of range.
Harris with the inside leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kallio's sensitive parts.
Harris dips to his left and cracks Kallio with an uppercut!
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Harris misses.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kallio finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Kallio slips a jab from Harris.
Harris keeps Kallio at a distance using the push kick.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Kallio slips a jab from Harris.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kallio is looking for a counter combo.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Kallio slips a jab from Harris.
Kallio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Kallio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kallio defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
As Harris looks to move away, Kallio throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Kallio drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kallio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kallio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kallio duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris checks the leg kick.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Harris fakes the leg kick and cracks Kallio in the body.
A jab from Harris misses.
Whack! Kallio lands a heavy head kick that drops Harris. The ref tackles Kallio to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Harris was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Kallio drops Shima with a beautiful combination! Shima stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kallio is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Tetsuo Shima has been cut.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio counters with a three punch combo that has Shima backing up. Shima nods at Kallio to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Kallio counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Shima has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tetsuo Shima spoke after the fight, saying 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'. |
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Event:
CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Regueiro tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Kallio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Regueiro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Kallio didn't see that one coming.
Kallio connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Kallio checks the leg kick.
As Regueiro backs off Kallio throws a huge counter combo but Regueiro manages to avoid it all.
Regueiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro lands an overhand right.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kallio dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Kallio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Kallio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kallio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Kallio tries to work over Regueiro's front leg with a kick but Regueiro checks it.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kallio throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro catches Kallio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Regueiro moves out of range as Kallio strikes.
Kallio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kallio cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Regueiro eats them both and turns towards Kallio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Kallio counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kallio.
Regueiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallio.
Kallio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Regueiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Regueiro's head.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Kallio slips a jab from Regueiro.
Kallio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio fakes the leg kick and cracks Regueiro in the body.
Regueiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kallio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kallio swats away the attempt to clinch by Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Regueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Regueiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
Kallio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kallio.
Still in the clinch, Kallio scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Kallio lands a shoulder strike.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Kallio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio swings wildly with an uppercut but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Kallio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Regueiro lands with a left to the head.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kallio lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kallio fails to land.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio scores with a nice body kick.
Kallio lunges at Regueiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Regueiro's hand.
Regueiro misses the jab.#T1#
Kallio throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Kallio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Regueiro really felt that one!
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Kallio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Kallio is avoiding it.
A jab from Regueiro misses. #KD2#
Kallio lands a big head kick that sends Regueiro tumbling to the mat! Kallio takes a step backwards and waves Regueiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Julio Regueiro's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kallio. #ROC2#Regueiro is rocked!
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Kallio scores with a counter punch that sends Regueiro to the canvas! Kallio smells blood - he's punishing Regueiro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Regueiro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
A victorious Kimmo Kallio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick from Lei misses
and Kallio counters with an inside leg kick.
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Both fighters circling a little - Kallio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Frito Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Kallio lands a big right hand that sends Lei crashing to the mat! Kallio stays standing though and waves Lei back to his feet!
Kallio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Kallio steps in with a hook that catches Lei right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kallio follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lei looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
Our winner, Kimmo Kallio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Frito Lei was interviewed post fight and said 'I need a drink!'. |
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Event:
H32
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target.
Rossiter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kallio counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossiter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kallio lands with a cross.
Kallio throws a lazy body kick
and Rossiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio dips to his left and cracks Rossiter with an uppercut!
Rossiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossiter.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
Rossiter thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rossiter blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio moves out of range as Rossiter throws a body kick.
Kai Rossiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossiter throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossiter misses with a wild body shot.
Rossiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rossiter with a body shot.
Rossiter misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kallio - that will leave a mark!
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Rossiter scores with a jab. Kallio acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Rossiter is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Rossiter.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kallio throws a front kick that sends Rossiter stumbling back into the ropes.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Kallio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rossiter throws a sloppy body shot
and Kallio counters with a left to the body.
Rossiter is breathing heavily.
Kallio jabs Rossiter right on the nose. Rossiter blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Kallio.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossiter wants to clinch.
Kallio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossiter's sensitive parts. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossiter throws a head kick that misses
and Kallio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Kallio cracks Rossiter with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Rossiter get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Rossiter looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Kallio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rossiter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rossiter wants to clinch but Kallio slips to the side
and Kallio counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Rossiter is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Rossiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Rossiter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kallio engages and cracks Rossiter with a massive lead left hook - Rossiter tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kallio is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimmo Kallio!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
H26
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunham.
Dunham lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dunham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kallio needs to keep his hands up - Dunham had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Copes in the buildup to the fight.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio keeps the fight on the outside.
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kallio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Dunham moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kallio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kallio throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Kallio.#T1#
Kallio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Dunham avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Dunham looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dunham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dunham throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Dunham moves out of range of the leg kick from Kallio.
Dunham throws a big shot that misses.
Dunham throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Dunham's leg. Dunham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Dunham lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Dunham throws a right hand that misses
and Kallio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kallio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunham.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses
and Dunham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kallio thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio misses with a body punch
and Dunham counters with an outside leg kick.
Dunham thuds his right hand into Kallio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kallio on the side of the head.#ROC#Kallio is rocked!
Dunham closes the distance and catches Kallio with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kallio is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kallio is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kallio is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Dunham takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pete Dunham! |
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Event:
H23
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanaani.
Kanaani checks a low kick from Kallio.
Kallio throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
Kallio lands with a straight right. Kanaani didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
A left and a right from Kanaani both land. Nice combination.
Kallio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Kanaani misses
and Kallio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanaani throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Kallio scores with a head kick. Kanaani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kallio is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kanaani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A big right from Kanaani misses.
A combination from Kallio does no damage.
Kanaani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kanaani 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.
Kanaani misses with a low kick.
Kallio unleashes a big counter combination but Kanaani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Kallio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kanaani with a body shot.
Kallio lands with a nice body kick.
Kanaani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kanaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kanaani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.#T2#
Kanaani takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Kallio throws a one two combo.
Kallio lands with a straight right. Kanaani didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Mehdi Kanaani's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanaani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kanaani throws a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Kallio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kanaani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio swings for the body but Kanaani moves out of range.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Kanaani.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Kanaani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kanaani counters with a nice body shot.
Kallio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kallio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kanaani. Kanaani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kallio lands with a kick to the temple. Kanaani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#Mehdi Kanaani's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kallio scores with a push kick.
Kanaani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut
and Kallio counters with a nice body kick.
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanaani.
Kallio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Kanaani misses with a double jab.
Kallio tries a quick counter leg kick but Kanaani is wise to it.
Kallio tries to move into range but Kanaani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanaani misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kallio! But no joy.
Kanaani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kanaani throws a combination that misses
and Kallio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kallio jabs Kanaani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanaani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kallio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Kallio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kallio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kallio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kanaani is looking to chop away at Kallio's legs.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kallio does no damage.
Kallio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kallio thows a body kick. Kanaani tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kanaani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kanaani will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD2#
Kallio lands a head kick that bluckles Kanaani and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Kallio no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#Kanaani is rocked!
Kanaani glances at the clock... BAM! Kallio nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kanaani crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kanaani is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
H20
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Carretero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Carretero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Carretero's leg. Carretero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carretero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carretero 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.
Kallio misses with a right hand
and Carretero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Kallio is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Carretero engages and cracks Kallio with a massive lead left hook - Kallio tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Carretero is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cristóforo Carretero!
An out of breath Cristóforo Carretero 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:
H17
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kallio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kin under the eye.
Kallio stuns Kin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Kin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Kin. Those never looked like landing.
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD#
Kallio cracks Kin with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Kin get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Kin looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Kin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kin glances at the clock... BAM! Kallio nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimmo Kallio!
After winning the bout, Kimmo Kallio 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:
H14
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Kallio connects with a nice looking jab.
Kallio checks a low kick from Telushikin.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Telushikin blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Telushikin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Telushikin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Telushikin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Telushikin circles away quickly and effectively.
Telushikin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kallio is out of range and Telushikin settles back down.
Kallio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kallio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Telushikin.#T1#
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin throws a wild body kick that Kallio sees coming a mile off.
Kallio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telushikin. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kallio throws a hook but Telushikin avoids it easily.
Telushikin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kallio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Kallio is having none of it. #CL#
Kallio pushes Telushikin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallio.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Kallio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A short uppercut from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Kallio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kallio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kallio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kallio looks to land a combination. Telushikin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
Telushikin looks winded!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Kallio misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kallio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Kallio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio digs a right hand into Telushikin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Telushikin's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio creates a bit of distance and cracks Telushikin with a big uppercut! Telushikin goes down! The referee pushes Kallio away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Telushikin make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Kallio takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
H11
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Kallio looks low and kicks high, catching Telushikin right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Telushikin moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Telushikin is looking to clinch but Kallio is avoiding it.
Kallio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Telushikin tries to clinch there but Kallio circles away.
Telushikin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Telushikin misses with a combination
letting Kallio counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kallio has Telushikin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kallio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kallio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Telushikin is rocked!
A short left from Kallio.
Oh Telushikin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Telushikin.
Kallio creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Telushikin crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Telushikin face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Kallio takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kimmo Kallio!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimmo Kallio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grunge 60: Mother Love Bone
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Shithouse throws an off balance right hand
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Kallio as he checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kallio!
Shithouse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Kallio finds it's target.
Shithouse catches Kallio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shithouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shithouse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Shithouse misses.
Shithouse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shithouse 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.
Kallio throws a hook but Shithouse blocks it.
Kallio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shithouse.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Shithouse looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Shithouse
and Kallio counters with a leg kick.
Kallio tries to bum rush Shithouse with a series of wild strikes but Shithouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shithouse misses with a straight right.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
As Kallio backs off Shithouse throws a huge counter combo but Kallio manages to avoid it all.
Shithouse scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kallio misses with a combination
and Shithouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallio connects with the punch.
Shithouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Shithouse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
The fighters circling - Shithouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shithouse misses the jab.
Kallio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shithouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shithouse misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio fakes the leg kick and cracks Shithouse in the body.
Kallio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Donk. Kallio catches Shithouse right on the button with a cross.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick from Shithouse.
A low kick from Shithouse is predictable there
and Kallio counters with a good low kick that Shithouse was not able to check. #T3#
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shithouse will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Shithouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shithouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shithouse on the side of the head.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Shithouse 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.
A quick step to the side and Kallio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kallio - that will leave a mark!
A solid body kick from Kallio. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Shithouse as he connects with a hook.
Shithouse looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Shithouse misses with a straight right.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Shithouse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Shithouse misses.
Shithouse thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Shithouse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kallio scores with a nice head shot.
Shithouse throws a leg kick which misses Kallio's front leg but catches the back leg as Kallio tries to avoid it.
Shithouse is looking to land body kicks.
Shithouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio 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#
Kallio lands with a good body shot.
Shithouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shithouse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kallio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kallio duly obliges.
Shithouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid body kick from Kallio.
Kallio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Shithouse misses
and Kallio counters with an outside leg kick.
Shithouse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kallio lands a leg kick that knocks Shithouse off balance momentarily.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Shithouse moves out of range easily.
Shithouse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kallio can pounce on him.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shithouse manages to avoid it.
Shithouse misses with a jab to the body
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kallio connects with a right hand. Shithouse shakes it off.
Shithouse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kallio. Kallio obviously looking to wear him down.
Shithouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kallio.
Shithouse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shithouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Shithouse misses the shot to the body.
Shithouse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shithouse lands with a nice body kick.
Shithouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio connects with a single shot there.
Shithouse is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Kallio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Shithouse throws a body kick that misses
and Kallio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shithouse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shithouse misses with a leg kick. #KD2#
Shithouse lands a big head kick that sends Kallio tumbling to the mat! Shithouse takes a step backwards and waves Kallio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kallio is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Shithouse thuds his shin into the meat of Kallio's side.
Oh Kallio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shithouse.
Shithouse throws a body kick that misses.
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Shithouse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shithouse.
Kallio seems to have got his legs back now.
Shithouse misses with a low kick.
Shithouse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kallio counters with an inside leg kick.
Shithouse sizes up Kallio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
A shot to the body from Kallio misses
and Shithouse counters with a low kick, right behind Kallio 's knee.
Kallio misses with a double jab
and Shithouse counters with an inside leg kick.
Kallio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kallio moves out of range as Shithouse throws a body kick.
Shithouse throws a jab when Kallio was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Shithouse blocks the leg kick.
Kallio cracks Shithouse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kallio swinging wildly here.
Shithouse moves out of range of the body kick.
Shithouse throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Shithouse staying out of range there.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shithouse.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Shithouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shithouse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Shithouse.
Shithouse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio blocks a jab.
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Shithouse's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Shithouse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio throws a push kick but Shithouse slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Shithouse misses the shot to the body.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kallio 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 Shithouse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shithouse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kallio is looking to slow Shithouse down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Shithouse misses
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Shithouse looks to land a body kick but Kallio moved away.
Kallio lands with a straight right. Shithouse didn't see that one coming.
Kallio's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Shithouse just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shithouse throws the kick towards the body but Kallio avoids it.
Shithouse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shithouse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kallio to score with a decent uppercut.
Shithouse throws the kick towards the body but Kallio avoids it.#T1#
Kallio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shithouse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kallio lands a nice shot to the body.
Shithouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shithouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kallio 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 Shithouse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shithouse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shithouse manages to avoid it.
Shithouse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shithouse throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shithouse. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shithouse misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shithouse. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kallio. That's going to slow Shithouse down. #T2#
Shithouse throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kallio checks a low kick from Shithouse.
Shithouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Shithouse misses with an uppercut
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Kallio moves out of range as Shithouse throws a body kick.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shithouse can do to turn this around?
Kallio throws a body punch but Shithouse moves out of range.
Shithouse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shithouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shithouse.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shithouse throws out the jab.
Shithouse throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kallio. That's going to slow Shithouse down. #T3#
Shithouse moves out of range as Kallio throws a body kick.
Shithouse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kallio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shithouse takes a step back to recover.
Kallio moves out of range of the strikes.
Shithouse misses the shot to the body.
Shithouse misses with a body kick.
Kallio checks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for Kallio.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Shithouse coming out on top.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Shithouse misses with a wild body shot.
Shithouse throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Shithouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kallio cracks a nice hook into Shithouse's ribs.
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!
Shithouse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shithouse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kallio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kallio misses the body punch
enabling Shithouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Shithouse misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shithouse 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.
Shithouse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kallio tries to close the distance and clinch but Shithouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shithouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shithouse might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kallio has got the better of the exchanges.
Shithouse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shithouse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kallio lands with a nice body kick.
Shithouse keeps the fight on the outside.
Shithouse only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kallio.
Kallio lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shithouse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kallio swings for the body but Shithouse moves out of range.
Kallio with a nice calf kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kallio.#T1#
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Shithouse throws a low kick but Kallio moves out of range easily.
Shithouse lands a leg kick that knocks Kallio off balance momentarily.
Kallio keeps Shithouse at a distance using the push kick.
Shithouse misses with an uppercut.
Shithouse looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Kallio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shithouse.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shithouse.
Shithouse moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Shithouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kallio as he connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kallio - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Shithouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shithouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kallio misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shithouse! But no joy.
Shithouse moves out of range of the leg kick from Kallio.
Shithouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shithouse scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kallio. Shithouse shrugs it off though.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Shithouse misses.
Shithouse connects with a leg kick.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shithouse throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Shithouse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shithouse stuns Kallio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kallio connects with a body shot.
Shithouse misses the body punch
and Kallio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kallio connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Kallio gets a clinch.
Kallio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Shithouse fails to land.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Shithouse controls the action.
Shithouse blocks a body shot from Kallio. #T4#
Kallio lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shithouse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Shithouse avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio tries a body shot but Shithouse blocks it.
Shithouse has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Shithouse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shithouse lands a nice shot to the body.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Shithouse controls the action.
Shithouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio cracks Shithouse with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
Shithouse has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
Shithouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shithouse scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio had his way with Brick Shithouse in that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kallio tries to land a front kick but Shithouse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shithouse moves away.
It seemed like Shithouse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shithouse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shithouse moves out of range of the leg kick from Kallio.
Shithouse thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a leg kick.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shithouse thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shithouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shithouse manages to avoid it.
Shithouse throws a counter combo.
Shithouse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Kallio throws a right hand that misses
and Shithouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kallio.
Shithouse throws the kick towards the body but Kallio avoids it.
Shithouse misses with a wild body shot.
Shithouse is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio misses with a leg kick
and Shithouse counters with a two punch combo.
Kallio slips a jab and a cross from Shithouse.
Kallio is looking for a counter combo.
Shithouse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kallio lands a jab to Shithouse's midsection.
Shithouse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kallio is able to avoid easily.
Kallio staying out of range there.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Kallio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kallio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shithouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shithouse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kallio's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shithouse is looking to chop away at Kallio's legs.
Brick Shithouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kallio connects with a leg kick.
Kallio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shithouse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio sizes up Shithouse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kallio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Kallio misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shithouse to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Kimmo Kallio's cut is getting worse.
Shithouse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kallio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shithouse scrambles back to his feet.
Shithouse takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Kallio has Shithouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Kallio.
Kallio tries a body shot but Shithouse blocks it.
Kallio lands with a light punch inside.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shithouse working aggressively here.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Shithouse controls the action.
Shithouse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kallio swings wildly with an uppercut but Shithouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shithouse prevents a body shot from Kallio. #T4#
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Shithouse avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Shithouse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kallio's defenses.
Shithouse presses Kallio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shithouse misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shithouse misses with the head strike.
Shithouse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kallio.
Shithouse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shithouse lands an uppercut.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio tries a body shot but Shithouse blocks it.
Shithouse working aggressively here.
Kallio tries to work over Shithouse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Shithouse fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kallio.
Shithouse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shithouse lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 Kimmo Kallio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kallio, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Grunge 56: Dark Days
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Kallio down.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallio misses the target.
Kallio checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Papadopoulos lunges at Kallio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kallio's hand.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kallio checks a leg kick.
Kallio tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves away
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kallio misses with a body punch
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kallio tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kallio 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.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Kallio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Kallio digs a good hook to Papadopoulos's body.
Kallio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kallio keeps Papadopoulos at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses.
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!
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Kallio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kallio checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kallio misses.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Kallio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos cracks Kallio with a good jab.
Kallio cracks Papadopoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos takes one to the side of the head.
Kallio connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kallio.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.#T4#
Kallio stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kallio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kallio thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos lands a jab.
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
Kallio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Kallio is looking to wear down Papadopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kallio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Kallio was well out of range.
Kallio slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
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#
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kallio throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Kallio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kallio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallio tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
Kallio lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Kallio's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a solid body kick.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos throws out a counter right but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kallio on the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a body kick.#CL#
Kallio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries to stall but Kallio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kallio digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kallio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
Come on Papadopoulos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Papadopoulos trying to control the position but instead, Kallio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Papadopoulos into the cage.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kallio.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio has Papadopoulos pressed against the cage, preventing Papadopoulos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio is trying to break the clinch but Papadopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
#BC#
Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Kallio moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Kallio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Papadopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Kallio lands a high kick!
A lazy left from Papadopoulos finds it's target.
Kallio checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kallio lands a head shot.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Kallio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papadopouloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
Kallio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
A jab from Kallio does it's job there.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kallio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kallio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papadopoulos 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Kallio swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws out a counter right but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Kallio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Papadopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos feints a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a solid body kick.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
A countering left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses.
Kallio tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab. #T2#
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos motions for Kallio to come forward. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
Kallio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Papadopoulos finds it's target.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Kallio's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kallio moved away.#CL#
Kallio has closed the distance and engaged Papadopoulos in a clinch.
Kallio lands a body punch.
Kallio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kallio misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kallio.
Papadopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kallio tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kallio.
Kallio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallio tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Kallio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Kallio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kallio punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio lands a head kick!
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Kallio.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Kallio moves out of range easily.
Kallio swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Kallio.
Papadopoulos dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
#T1#
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Kallio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kallio down.
Nice shot by Papadopoulos.
Kallio stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio throws a series of strikes that have Papadopoulos backpedaling.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos tries a quick counter leg kick but Kallio is wise to it.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Kallio both land. Nice combination.
Papadopoulos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kallio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio misses the body punch
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kallio has time to react.
A bone on bone clash there as Kallio blocks the leg kick.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Kallio saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Kallio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Kallio counters with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Kallio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Kallio slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Kallio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos feints a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Kallio delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Good work by Kallio as he checks the leg kick.
Kallio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Kallio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Kallio counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Kallio to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Kallio jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Papadopoulos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kallio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kallio pushes Papadopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio had his way with Avraam Papadopoulos in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Kallio scores with a one two! Papadopoulos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a thumping low kick.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kallio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio misses with a body kick.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Kallio.
Papadopoulos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kallio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kallio slips under a jab.
It appears Kallio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kallio checks it well.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kallio.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Papadopoulos's body. Papadopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Papadopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kallio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallio throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab by Papadopoulos.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio takes one to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Kallio.
#T4#
Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Kallio defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kallio with a body shot.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Kallio.
Kallio lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kallio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Avraam Papadopoulos had this to say: 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
Grunge 53: Yellow Ledbetter
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio lands a jab-cross combination.
Kallio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tulikoura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tulikoura 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.
A nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio takes one to the chin there.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tulikoura.
Nice cross by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio with a nice calf kick.
Kallio staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tulikoura.
#T1#
Tulikoura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Tulikoura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Tulikoura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Tulikoura tries to work over Kallio's front leg with a kick but Kallio checks it.
A clash of legs there as Kallio blocks the low kick.
Kallio scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Tulikoura misses
letting Kallio counter with a right hand.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura moves out of range as Kallio throws a body kick.
Tulikoura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio is looking to clinch.
Tulikoura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio throws a series of punches but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Kallio moves forwards but Tulikoura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kallio tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Kallio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Kallio cracks Tulikoura with an open hand slap.
Tulikoura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tulikoura walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
Tulikoura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kallio misses with a looping left.#T3#
Tulikoura throws a low kick, looking for Kallio's leg but Kallio calmly moves out of range.
Tulikoura defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
Tulikoura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kallio can pounce on him.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot
and Kallio counters with an inside leg kick.
Kallio lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a head kick.
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kallio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot.
Kallio moves out of range as Tulikoura throws a body kick.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Kallio moves out of range easily.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Kallio wants to clinch up but Tulikoura keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Tulikoura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio checks a leg kick nicely.
Tulikoura throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tulikoura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Tulikoura is predictable there
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Tulikoura scores with a hook to the body. Kallio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tulikoura takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kallio jabs at Tulikoura's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kallio throws the left hand but Tulikoura avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Kallio misses.
Tulikoura misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Tulikoura sees coming a mile off.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio misses with a double jab.
Kallio backing away here, and Tulikoura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Kallio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kallio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tulikoura moves away from the strike by Kallio.
Tulikoura throws out a counter right but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Tulikoura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tulikoura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio slips under a jab from Tulikoura.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Tulikoura throws the kick towards the body but Kallio avoids it.
Kallio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Tulikoura sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Kallio. #T1#
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Tulikoura thuds his shin into the meat of Kallio's side.
Kallio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tulikoura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tulikoura lands a jab to the head.
Tulikoura blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Tulikoura.#CL#
Kallio forces Tulikoura back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Kallio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Tulikoura misses
and Kallio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura looks for the body kick but Kallio saw that one coming. #T2#
Kallio fakes the leg kick and cracks Tulikoura in the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tulikoura 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 Kallio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kallio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tulikoura throws a push kick but Kallio slaps the foot to one side.
Kallio tries to bum rush Tulikoura with a series of wild strikes but Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tulikoura looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Kallio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tulikoura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kallio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kallio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it. #T3#
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura takes one on the button.
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kallio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallio.
Tulikoura misses the shot to the body.
And Kallio counters with a quick kick to the body but Tulikoura blocks it.
Tulikoura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tulikoura ducks right into an uppercut from Kallio.
Tulikoura blocks the body kick.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tulikoura slips under a jab from Kallio.#T4#
Tulikoura throws an off balance right hand
and Tulikoura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kallio throws a head kick that half lands.
Kallio feints and then cracks Tulikoura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tulikoura down.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tulikoura can do to turn this around?
Tulikoura avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Tulikoura
and Kallio counters with an outside leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses.
Tulikoura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kallio looks for the body kick but Tulikoura saw that one coming.
Tulikoura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tulikoura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kallio walks into a left hand.
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Kallio looks for the body kick but Tulikoura saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tulikoura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tulikoura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kallio will feel that in the morning.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tulikoura misses with a kick to the body.
Tulikoura loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Tulikoura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio lands a two punch combo.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tulikoura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Kallio misses with a hook.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kallio checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio backing away here, and Tulikoura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Tulikoura moved away.
Kallio jabs Tulikoura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tulikoura moves out of range of the body kick.
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kallio gets a clinch.
Tulikoura can't find room to land a body shot as Kallio controls the action.
Tulikoura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kallio breaks the clinch.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tulikoura doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kallio throws a chopping leg kick but Tulikoura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Kallio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Kallio clinches up with Tulikoura and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio lands with a light punch inside.
Tulikoura lands a nice shot to the body.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Tulikoura controls his hands.
Kallio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tulikoura digs a right hand into Kallio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kallio's gas tank.
Kallio gets through Tulikoura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tulikoura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallio's elbow.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Kallio.
Tulikoura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kallio pushes Tulikoura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kallio.
Kallio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tulikoura backwards.
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kimmo Kallio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kallio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Good body shot from Kallio.
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Kallio.
A right hand to the body from Kallio.
A right handed body shot lands from Kallio.
Kallio is working Tulikoura over against the cage.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tulikoura's elbow.
Kallio lands with a left to the head.
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tulikoura's elbow.
Tulikoura prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio pushes Tulikoura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4##BC#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tulikoura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kallio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tulikoura scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick.
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
Kallio swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura avoids a kick to the body.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kallio dips to his left and cracks Tulikoura with an uppercut!
Kallio lands a right hook to the body.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio is looking to score with low kicks.
Kallio jabs at Tulikoura's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Tulikoura misses with the body kick
and Kallio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kallio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tulikoura wants to clinch up but Kallio keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tulikoura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
Tulikoura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Kallio works Tulikoura's body with a nice hook.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
A big right from Tulikoura misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura lands a nice shot that snaps Kallio's head back.
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Tulikoura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tulikoura lands a nice shot to the body.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kallio.#T1#
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a straight right.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio looks to land a combination but Tulikoura avoids it well.
Tulikoura checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tulikoura there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kallio checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kallio. That did some damage!
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a low kick but Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tulikoura needs to keep his hands up - Kallio had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Kallio doesn't manage to clinch there - Tulikoura circles away.
Kallio backing away here, and Tulikoura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tulikoura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tulikoura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tulikoura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kallio doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws the kick towards the body but Kallio avoids it.
A low kick from Kallio misses
and Tulikoura counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio lands with a right hand.
Tulikoura staying out of range there.
Tulikoura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Tulikoura misses.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.#T3#
Tulikoura throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kallio.
Kallio throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Tulikoura scores with a hook.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Tulikoura throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tulikoura tries to clinch up.
Kallio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tulikoura counters with a stiff right hand.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
An inside leg kick from Tulikoura misses.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Kallio blocks the leg kick.
Kallio tries to clinch up but Tulikoura circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tulikoura! But no joy.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio jabs Tulikoura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Kallio thumps Tulikoura with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kallio checks a leg kick.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that half lands.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Tulikoura lands with a nice body kick.
Tulikoura checks a low kick from Kallio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Tulikoura throws a body kick that misses.
Tulikoura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio tries to clinch but Tulikoura is having none of it.
Tulikoura tries a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallio misses the target.
Kallio connects with an inside leg kick.
Kallio scores with a nice head shot.
Tulikoura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kallio is looking to clinch but Tulikoura is avoiding it.
Kallio scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulikoura. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tulikoura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Tulikoura rushes Kallio and presses him up against the cage.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Kallio scores with a shot to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio lands an uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tulikoura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kallio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tulikoura takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
And Kallio counters with a quick kick to the body but Tulikoura blocks it.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tulikoura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kallio checks the leg kick.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kallio avoids a kick to the body.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulikoura scoring well with a low kick there.
Kallio lands a nice looking body kick.
Tulikoura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kallio on the side of the head.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tulikoura circles away quickly and effectively.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kallio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tulikoura - the referee stops the clock and Kallio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tulikoura. Kallio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Tulikoura moved out of range.
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Tulikoura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Kallio has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio scores with a hook to the body.
Kallio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tulikoura prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio presses Tulikoura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tulikoura is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kallio lands with a light punch inside.
Johannes Tulikoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tulikoura lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura.
Kallio blocks an uppercut.
Kallio lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kallio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kallio is looking to slow Tulikoura down with leg kicks.
Kallio swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Kallio off the cage and back into range.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tulikoura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
Kallio scores with a jab. Tulikoura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tulikoura 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 Kallio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kallio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kallio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kallio looks for the body kick but Tulikoura saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulikoura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio with the inside leg kick.
Tulikoura jabs Kallio right on the nose. Kallio blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Tulikoura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kallio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimmo Kallio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grunge 49: Wake Up
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Ambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
#CL#
Ambe drives through and clinches with Kallio against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Ambe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Kallio lands a nice uppercut.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kallio.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Kallio as the two fighters clinch.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
#BC2#
Kallio breaks the clinch.
Ambe darts in looking for a takedown but Kallio gets double underhooks and turns Ambe into the cage.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Kallio's head.
Ambe misses with a knee strike.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe has Kallio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kallio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kallio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ambe.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Kallio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe gets through Kallio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
We've been informed that Kallio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio blocks an uppercut.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank.
Ambe looking to throw knees to the head but Kallio is blocking nicely.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Ambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kallio is defending well for now.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallio.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe is looking to control Kallio's arms but Kallio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ambe has his back to the cage.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Kallio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. #BC2#
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Ambe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kallio throws a nice head kick!
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Ambe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kallio backs up against the cage.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio cracks Ambe with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ambe dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
#TD#
Ambe gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ambe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kallio is looking for a sweep.
Kallio is trying to control Ambe's posture but Ambe avoids it.
Kallio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ambe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kallio can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
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#
Kallio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambe.
Kallio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ambe tries to clinch there but Kallio circles away.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Ambe counters by clinching up.
Kallio stops a takedown attempt from Ambe.
Kallio misses with some punches.
Ambe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ambe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kallio as the two fighters clinch.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Kallio scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
A right hand to the body from Kallio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kallio.
Kallio pushes Ambe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Ambe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kallio after a bit of a struggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambe misses with some punches.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio blocking some punches.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Ambe stalls.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kallio lands a shoulder strike.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Ambe gets through Kallio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio cracks Ambe with a nice body shot.
Ambe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
#T4#
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Ambe tries for a takedown but Kallio manages to get underhooks.
Ambe takes a shot to the head.
Kallio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe looking to stall.
Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Kallio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the cage.
Maybe Ambe would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio 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!#R3#
Kallio slips a jab and a cross from Ambe.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
Kallio lands a head kick. Ambe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ambe throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kallio!
#TD#
Ambe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kallio's guard.#SUB2#
Kallio has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kallio is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kallio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe postures up in Kallio's guard and throws a big left but Kallio blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Kallio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kallio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ambe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kallio looking to control.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ambe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kallio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambe has managed to get both his arms back between Kallio's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kallio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ambe defends well.#T2#
Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Kallio is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
Kallio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kallio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ambe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck.
Kallio slips nicely into half guard.
Kallio wants to pass to mount but Ambe is defending the position.
Kallio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kallio looking to control but Ambe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ambe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ambe is staying active underneath Kallio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kallio trying to pass the guard but Ambe defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ambe looking for submissions off his back.
Kallio trying to control from half guard but Ambe is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Nice cross by Kallio.
Ambe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Ambe.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kallio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Kallio gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Kallio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio is working Ambe over against the cage.
Kallio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe keeps control of Kallio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ambe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not.
Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kallio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Kallio gets caught flat footed, as Ambe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kallio is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up. #T3#
Kallio keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kallio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ambe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ambe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kallio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard. #REVB##T4#
Kallio passes Ambe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kallio wants to pass the guard but Ambe is defending well.
Ambe is looking to improve his position.
Kallio wants to free his trapped foot but Ambe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kallio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ambe trying to hold on to Kallio's head to control him but Kallio postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Kallio tries to sprawl but Ambe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ambe trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kallio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kallio actively working from the bottom here.
Kallio wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio trying to control from the bottom.
Ambe working the head and body with strikes.
Ambe slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Ambe wants to free his trapped foot but Kallio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kallio is trying to get back to full guard.
Ambe wants to take a breather but Kallio is having none of it.
Kallio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ambe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kallio is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Ambe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ambe dominating with strikes here.
Ambe lands with some strikes.
Ambe wants to control the pace but Kallio is squirming around nicely.
Kallio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kallio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kallio taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard.
Kallio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kallio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambe pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ambe lands strikes from half guard.
Kallio is looking to improve his position.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio trying to control here.
Kallio is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kallio's head.
Ambe prevents Kallio from improving his position.
Kallio gets back to full guard.
Kallio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ambe connects with a couple of short punches.
Ambe trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Kallio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambe trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ambe misses with a body shot.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kallio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Kimmo Kallio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Scar Ambe had this to say: 'I m old idk'. |
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Event:
Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Kallio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Kallio down.
Novoselic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kallio. Kallio obviously looking to wear him down.
Kallio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kallio in his tracks.
We've been informed that Kallio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No joy there for Novoselic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novoselic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Kallio scoring well with a low kick there.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Kallio.
Novoselic is looking to score with low kicks.
Novoselic misses with a hook to the body
and Novoselic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kallio with the inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kallio blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there
and Kallio counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio connects with a leg kick.
Kallio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kallio throws a front kick that sends Novoselic stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic thuds his shin into the meat of Kallio's side.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic tries to move into range but Kallio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kallio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Novoselic misses with a right hand
and Novoselic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Novoselic throws a lazy uppercut
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Novoselic. #T2#
Kallio throws a leg kick but Novoselic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kallio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic tries to work over Kallio's front leg with a kick but Kallio checks it.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kallio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kallio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio wants to land a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range. #T3#
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Novoselic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kallio counters with a body kick that stops Novoselic in his tracks momentarily.
Novoselic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kallio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with an outside leg kick.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Kallio moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
Kallio throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kallio.
Kallio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kallio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Novoselic.#T4#
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novoselic cracks Kallio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Novoselic throws a low kick, looking for Kallio's leg but Kallio calmly moves out of range.
Kallio checks a leg kick.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio motions for Novoselic to come forward. Kallio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Novoselic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallio.
Novoselic walks into a straight right hand from Kallio.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallio.
Novoselic throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kallio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio is looking to chop away at Novoselic's legs.
Kallio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kallio swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Kallio with the inside leg kick.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio slips a jab and a cross from Novoselic.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Novoselic's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic lands a glancing blow to the side of Kallio's head.
Kallio throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kallio!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.#T1#
Kallio avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Kallio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick lands for Kallio.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallio.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic staying out of range there.
Novoselic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kallio under the eye.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Novoselic's body. Novoselic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Novoselic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Novoselic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Novoselic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio lands an overhand right.#T2#
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Novoselic takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Kallio scores with a head kick. Novoselic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Novoselic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Novoselic.
Kallio tries to clinch but Novoselic moves away
and Novoselic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Novoselic throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio lands a jab to Novoselic's midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Novoselic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Novoselic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Novoselic stuns Kallio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.#CL2#
Kallio moves into the clinch successfully.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Novoselic avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio has Novoselic pressed against the cage, preventing Novoselic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Novoselic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kallio is defending well for now.
Novoselic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kallio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novoselic missing with knees to the body.
Kallio cracks Novoselic with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kallio.
Kallio tries to work over Novoselic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novoselic's elbow. #T4#
Kallio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kallio.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kallio.
Novoselic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio is leaning against Novoselic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novoselic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
Novoselic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Novoselic lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kallio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novoselic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Kallio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio cracks Novoselic with an open hand slap.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Kallio defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Novoselic in his tracks.
Novoselic cracks Kallio with an open hand slap.
Kallio connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kallio slips under a jab from Novoselic.#T1#
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio lands a jab to Novoselic's midsection.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Kallio shakes it off.
Kallio connects with a jab.
Kallio throws a nice head kick!
Novoselic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Novoselic.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 leg kick checked by Kallio.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kallio.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio throws a head kick that half lands.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kallio's sensitive parts.
Alex Novoselic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kallio moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Kallio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Kallio looks to land a combination. Novoselic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kallio checks a leg kick.
Kallio thows a leg kick but Novoselic checks it
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Novoselic throws a jab when Kallio was well out of range.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Novoselic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kallio lands with a good body shot.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Novoselic misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Kallio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic misses with a series of wild punches.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Kallio with a nice calf kick.
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio keeps Novoselic at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Kallio moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
A nice side step and Kallio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Kallio throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Kallio misses with a body kick.
Kallio moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Novoselic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kallio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kallio counters with a series of strikes. Novoselic will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kallio 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
A victorious Kimmo Kallio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grunge 36: Pretty Noose
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Justis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Justis avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Kallio fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Kallio's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Justis does no damage.
Kallio throws a counter high kick but Justis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Justis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Justis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Justis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Justis! But no joy.
Kallio works Justis's body with a nice hook.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Justis throws a counter combo.
Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Kallio throws a series of punches but Justis avoids them all with ease.
Justis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Kallio gets caught flat footed, as Justis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Justis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Justis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Justis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Good leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justis doesn't seem bothered though.
Justis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kallio. Kallio obviously looking to wear him down.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justis.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Justis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Justis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio feints and then cracks Justis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justis down.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Justis moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Kallio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallio throws a push kick but Justis slaps the foot to one side.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kallio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Justis just manages to avoid it.
Justis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Justis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Kallio.#T4#
Justis swings for the body but Kallio moves out of range.
Justis swings widly with a right hand
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justis avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Justis is looking for the big counter here.
Kallio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Justis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Justis.
A leg kick checked by Justis.
Kallio misses with a series of wild punches.
Justis throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kallio scores with a hook to the body. Justis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Justis throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Justis blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kallio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.
Kallio throws an off balance right hand
and Justis 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.
Kallio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Justis throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Justis slips a jab and a cross from Kallio.
#T1#
A lazy left from Kallio finds it's target.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Justis misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Justis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kallio throws the kick towards the body but Justis avoids it.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kallio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justis.
It seemed like Justis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A left lands for Justis.
Kallio throws a lazy right hand but Justis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
A low kick from Kallio misses
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Kallio is rocked!
Justis blocks the body kick.
Justis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Kallio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Justis throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Justis throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses
and Justis counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kallio out cold! What a finish! Justis is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis is the new welterweight champion!
Logan Justis very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Kallio checks a leg kick.
Shark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kallio.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark tries to score with a low kick but Kallio moves his leg out of the way.
Kallio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio lands a glancing blow to the side of Shark's head.
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio lands with a cross.
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kallio looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Shark's body.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shark avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Kallio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kallio.
Kallio takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Shark's coach down at Team DarkSpirit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shark's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shark takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shark misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Kallio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Shark is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kallio, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Shark.
Shark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shark. That's going to slow Kallio down.
Shark misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Shark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kallio throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Kallio scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Shark's leg. Shark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shark momentarily.
#T3#
Kallio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Shark's side.
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kallio checks a low kick from Shark.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Shark misses.
Shark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shark will feel that in the morning.
Kallio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio throws a shot to the body.
Kallio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallio.
Shark looks to land a body kick but Kallio moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kallio, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Nice jab there from Kallio.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio 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.
Shark connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Kallio lands.
We've been told by Kallio's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shark swings for the body but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kallio avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kallio. Beautiful body shot.
Kallio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shark is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shark will feel that in the morning.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kallio blocks the body kick.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Shark's body. Shark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shark.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kallio - that will leave a mark!
Shark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio is looking to land body kicks.
Shark throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio scores with a body shot.
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!
Shark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kallio is looking to land body kicks.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio avoids the head kick by Shark.
Kallio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kallio connects with a body shot.
Kallio scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Kallio lands a right hook to the body.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Shark blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio connects with the punch.
Kallio thows a body kick. Shark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Shark tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Shark gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kallio blocks the body kick.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shark throws a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Kallio digs a good hook to Shark's body.
Shark takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Shark throws a lazy head kick
and Kallio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shark looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kallio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
#T3#
Shark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark throws a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Shark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kallio.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Shark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Kallio.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kallio's corner calls for a 1-2. Kallio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark is breathing heavily.
Kallio moves out of range of the leg kick from Shark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kallio!
Kallio scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick.
Shark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Kallio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shark defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shark!
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shark doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kallio connects with a right hand. Shark shakes it off.
Kallio throws a nice head kick!
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!
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shark.
Kallio punishes Shark's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio 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.
Kallio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Shark scores with a one two! Kallio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kallio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shark back to the cage. Kallio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio lands a high kick!
Shark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kallio.#T2#
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shark avoids it.
Kallio thows a body kick. Shark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shark thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kallio takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Kallio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallio swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Shark misses.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Shark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Shark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio with a nice calf kick.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shark 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.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio pushes Shark away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark blocks a low kick nicely.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark misses with a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Kallio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shark throws a lazy uppercut
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shark at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shark has time to react.
Shark misses with the body kick
and Kallio counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shark connects with a looping right hand.
Shark blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Shark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark takes one to the chin there.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shark's sensitive parts.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark avoids the body shot from Kallio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark throws a body kick that misses
and Kallio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kallio.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Shark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Shark.
Kallio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Kallio lands but Shark takes it in his stride.
Kallio feints and then cracks Shark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shark down.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looks to land a combination. Kallio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kallio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Shark's leg but Shark calmly moves out of range.
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick.
Kallio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Kallio takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Kallio.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Shark lands a high kick!
Kallio misses with a series of wild punches.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Shark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shark lands a nice shot that snaps Kallio's head back.
#T4#
Shark misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Shark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kallio, pushing him back against the cage.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio has Shark pushed against the cage.#BC#
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Shark tries to move into range but Kallio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Shark misses
and Kallio counters with an outside leg kick.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark!
#CL2#
Shark rushes Kallio and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Kallio takes a shot to the head.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shark as Kallio tries to tie him up.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kallio gets tackled into the cage by Shark. Shark maintains the clinch.
Shark prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kallio.
#T2#
Shark can't find room to land a body shot as Kallio controls the action.
Kallio lands with a short shot to the head.
Kallio slows down the pace here.
Kallio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kallio is looking to control Shark's arms but Shark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kallio has his back to the cage.
Kallio keeps control of Shark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kallio keeps control of Shark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Shark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kallio.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Shark is trying to break the clinch but Kallio is controlling him.
Shark is pushing Kallio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
Shark misses with a looping right.
Kallio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark throws a big counter head kick but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Shark lands a high kick!
Shark misses with a jab to the body
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Power Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Shark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio throws the kick towards the body but Shark avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kallio.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kallio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Power Shark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullshit!'. |
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Event:
Grunge 21: Melvins
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio misses with a jab to the body
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Nurminen's body. Nurminen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Nurminen shoots in and gets a takedown into Kallio's guard.#ES#
Kallio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nurminen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kallio lands a leg kick that knocks Nurminen off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kallio with a nice calf kick.
Nurminen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen lands a nice shot that snaps Kallio's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nurminen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Nurminen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Kallio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kallio throws out a leg kick but Nurminen moves out of range and Kallio only half commits.
And Nurminen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kallio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kallio as he jumps to the side.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nurminen lands a head kick!
#T2#
Nurminen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kallio checks it well.
Nurminen wants to clinch
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Kallio throws a right and a left that Nurminen avoids 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!
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurminen blocks the leg kick.
And Nurminen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kallio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurminen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kallio. Kallio obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick from Kallio.
Nurminen throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio slips under a jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kallio tests Nurminen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kallio looks to land a combination. Nurminen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kallio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kallio is looking to wear down Nurminen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurminen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kallio with the inside leg kick.
Kallio misses with a jab to the body
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand.
Kallio 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.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Kallio misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio tries to land a front kick but Nurminen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Kallio.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Nurminen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nurminen lands with a nice body punch.
Nurminen throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurminen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Nurminen and Kallio goes tumbling to the canvas! Nurminen follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Kallio is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Nurminen finds it's target.
Oh Kallio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Kallio seems to have got his legs back now.
Kallio moves out of range as Nurminen throws a body kick.
Nurminen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurminen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio needs to keep his hands up - Nurminen had a free shot at his head there.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##TD2#
Nurminen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kallio tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nurminen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kallio covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Nurminen is controlling the position but Kallio somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kallio is looking to escape.#T2#
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurminen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kallio is looking to control Nurminen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kallio avoid being mounted?
Kallio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurminen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurminen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kallio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kallio wants to get back to his feet.
Nurminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kallio defending well though.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurminen working Kallio over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kallio tries to roll over but Nurminen keeps him under control.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurminen throwing shots but Kallio is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kallio lands a right hook to the body.
Nurminen misses with a kick to the body.
Kallio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nurminen misses with a head kick.
Nurminen slips a jab from Kallio.
Nurminen flicks out a counter leg kick but Kallio steps away.
Nurminen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Kallio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from Kallio.
#T4#
Nurminen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kallio walks into a jab.#CUT2#Kimmo Kallio's cut is getting worse.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Nurminen.
Nurminen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
We've been told by Kallio's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nurminen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kallio. That one must have hurt.
Nurminen throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio catches Nurminen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Nurminen drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kebab Nurminen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
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.#R3#
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
As Kallio backs off Nurminen throws a huge counter combo but Kallio manages to avoid it all.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
Nurminen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurminen blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Nurminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurminen blocks the body kick.
Nurminen throws a big counter head kick but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Kallio swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen connects with a leg kick.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurminen! But no joy.#T1#
Kallio misses with an uppercut. Nurminen saw that one coming.
Nurminen feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Nurminen does it's job there.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurminen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurminen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Nurminen closes the distance and clinches.
Kallio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kallio tries to circle away but Nurminen has him pinned against the cage.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio scores with a hook to the body.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Nurminen controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurminen.
Nurminen has Kallio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kallio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kallio throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurminen.
Kallio controlling the action here for a moment.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Nurminen can't find room to land a body shot as Kallio controls the action.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Nurminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurminen being controlled against the cage.
Nurminen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kallio stalling.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kallio has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Nurminen.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurminen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nurminen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kallio pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kallio prevents a body shot from Nurminen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kimmo Kallio did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Nurminen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio misses with a left hand
and Nurminen counters with a nice body shot.
Kallio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Nurminen counters with a single leg into guard. Kallio didn't expect that.
Kebab Nurminen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurminen trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Nurminen postures up.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kallio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nurminen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Nurminen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kallio looks to throw the jab but Nurminen is out of range.
Nurminen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurminen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurminen connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kallio.
Nurminen feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range.
Kallio looks for the body kick but Nurminen saw that one coming.
Nurminen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurminen walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Kallio as Nurminen shoots in.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Kallio misses
and Nurminen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio jabs Nurminen right on the nose. Nurminen blinks but takes it well.
Nurminen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nurminen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kallio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurminen on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
#T4#
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Nurminen moved away.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurminen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurminen checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Nurminen's body. Nurminen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio looks to land a combination but Nurminen avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurminen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kallio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurminen eats them both and turns towards Kallio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kallio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurminen's head.
Nurminen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kallio. Kallio obviously looking to wear him down.
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Nurminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurminen throws out the jab.
Kallio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook.#T1#
Nurminen sizes up Kallio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kallio throws the kick towards the body but Nurminen avoids it.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Nurminen with the counter takedown but Kallio avoids it easily.
Nurminen wants to clinch up but Kallio keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Kallio misses.
Kallio connects with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Nurminen.
#T2#
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Kallio lands a leg kick that knocks Nurminen off balance momentarily.
Nurminen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurminen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kallio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Nurminen's side.
Kallio connects with a leg kick.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Nurminen moved away.
Nurminen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kallio is out of range and Nurminen settles back down.
Kallio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
That kick from Kallio tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen 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.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Nurminen sees coming a mile off.
Nurminen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kallio swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range.
Nurminen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurminen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kallio backs off Nurminen throws a huge counter combo but Kallio manages to avoid it all.
Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nurminen with the inside leg kick.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. Kallio moves away and avoids it.
Nurminen scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Nurminen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio throws a head kick but Nurminen moves out of range.
Kebab Nurminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio looks to land a combination but Nurminen avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kallio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio 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:
Grunge 18: Say Hello To Heaven
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range.
Nurminen avoids a kick to the body.
Nurminen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Nurminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurminen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kallio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurminen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kallio.#CL#
Nurminen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Nurminen tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurminen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kallio.
#BC#
Nurminen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kallio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurminen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
We've been informed that Kallio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurminen misses the target.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Nurminen's body.
A clash of legs there as Kallio blocks the low kick.
A shot to the liver by Kallio. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Nurminen looks for the body kick but Kallio saw that one coming.
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!
Nurminen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kallio lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kallio. That's going to slow Nurminen down.
Kallio lands a right hook to the body.
Nurminen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallio.
Kallio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurminen.
Kallio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kallio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurminen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kallio stuns Nurminen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Nurminen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Nurminen. #CL#
Nurminen rushes Kallio and presses him up against the cage.
Nurminen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Nurminen goes for a takedown attempt but Kallio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Kallio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen misses with a combination
and Kallio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kallio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kallio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurminen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
Kallio blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
A little feinted left hand from Nurminen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kallio with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
Nurminen is looking to chop away at Kallio's legs.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Kallio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurminen. Nurminen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Nurminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurminen clobbers Kallio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kallio lands a jab to Nurminen's midsection.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Nurminen slips the punch.#TD#
Nurminen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kallio's guard.
Kallio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurminen is one step ahead there.
Kallio pulls Nurminen in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurminen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kallio is looking to stand up but Nurminen isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio throws an off balance right hand
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurminen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kallio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nurminen really felt that one!
Kallio connects with a body shot.#T2#
Kallio scores with a push kick.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Nurminen gets a takedown into half guard.
Nurminen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kallio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kallio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurminen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kallio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurminen is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Nurminen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kallio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kallio to regain full guard.
Kallio keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
Kallio is pulling down on Nurminen's head to control his posture.
Kallio keeping full guard, as Nurminen tries to pass.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurminen trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen throws an elbow that misses. Kallio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurminen's guard. Nice move by Kallio!#REVB#
Nurminen has his hands on Kallio's head, controlling the position.
Kallio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurminen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio'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.#R3##TD#
Nurminen scores with a takedown into Kallio's guard.
Nurminen throws a strike but Kallio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nurminen is trying to hold Kallio in close to prevent damage but Kallio has managed to pass into half guard.
Nurminen is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kallio jumps into side control!#SU2#
Kallio decides to stand back up.
Nurminen throws a wild body kick that Kallio sees coming a mile off.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurminen throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kallio! But no joy.#T1#
Nurminen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurminen throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
Kallio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nurminen's head.
Kallio connects with a high kick.
Nurminen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kallio scores with a hook to the body. Nurminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kallio scores with a leg kick.
Nurminen throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Kallio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurminen is looking to clinch but Kallio is avoiding it.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurminen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kallio can pounce on him.
#T2#
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!
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nurminen tries to work over Kallio's front leg with a kick but Kallio checks it.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Nurminen misses with a takedown attempt - Kallio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kallio stuns Nurminen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallio but Kallio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurminen throws an off balance right hand
and Kallio counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
A lazy body kick from Kallio
and Nurminen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurminen eats them both and turns towards Kallio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kallio connects with an inside leg kick.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen is looking to counter punch.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurminen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurminen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kallio fakes the leg kick and cracks Nurminen in the body.
Kallio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Nurminen misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio digs a good hook to Nurminen's body.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kallio works the jab nicely.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Nurminen moves out of range easily.
Nurminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurminen throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Nurminen swings widly with a right hand
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurminen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurminen attempts a counter takedown but Kallio avoids it well and moves away.
Kallio cracks Nurminen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurminen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Nurminen.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio lands with a nice body kick.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut.
Kallio counters with a body kick.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
Kallio swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurminen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio thumps Nurminen with a low kick.
Nurminen motions for Kallio to come forward. Nurminen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kallio jabs Nurminen right on the nose. Nurminen blinks but takes it well.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Nurminen moves out of range.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kallio swivels and escapes.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Nurminen moved out of range nicely.
Nurminen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Nurminen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kallio defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses
and Nurminen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kallio sizes up Nurminen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurminen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio pushes Nurminen away with a front kick.
Nurminen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurminen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Nurminen.
Nurminen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurminen misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a three punch combo that has Nurminen backing up. Nurminen nods at Kallio to acknowledge the strikes.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Nurminen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurminen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kallio throws a shot to the body.
Kallio throws a push kick but Nurminen slaps the foot to one side.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kallio throws a right hand that Nurminen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurminen also avoids with ease.
Kallio stuffs the takedown.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurminen blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurminen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kallio misses.
Kallio stalks Nurminen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurminen's face. Nurminen staggers backwards, shaken.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kallio. Nurminen shrugs it off though. #T4#
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Nurminen is looking to counter punch.
Nurminen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kallio's hands.
Nurminen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kallio defends well and Nurminen ends up having to push Kallio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurminen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand.
Kallio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kallio wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kallio scores with a push kick.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurminen misses the target.
Nurminen misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kallio! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Jab by Nurminen.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
Nurminen wants to clinch up but Kallio keeps it at a distance.
Kallio thinks about the counter body kick.
Nurminen throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
Kallio slips under a jab from Nurminen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Nurminen catches Kallio right on the button with a cross.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nurminen is looking to counter punch.
Nurminen loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Nurminen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio punishes Nurminen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio lands a jab-cross combination.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kallio scores with a hook to the body. Nurminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurminen motions for Kallio to come forward. Nurminen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Nurminen's ribs.
Nurminen scores with a body shot.
Kallio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kallio wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nurminen really felt that one!
Kallio lands a body shot.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Nurminen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nurminen loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Nurminen dives in for a single leg takedown but Kallio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kallio thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kallio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurminen at a distance.
Kallio throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Nurminen misses
and Kallio counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
Kallio pushes Nurminen away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Kallio. That snapped Nurminen's head back.
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurminen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kallio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kallio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurminen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kallio throws a lazy right hand but Nurminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
Kallio misses with a hook.#T4#
Nurminen looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Nurminen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kallio counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Nurminen seems unphased.
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurminen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kallio at a distance.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kallio defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kebab Nurminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurminen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kallio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Grunge 15: Badmotorfinger
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio pushes Shashi away with a front kick.
Shashi walks into a jab.
Kallio misses with an uppercut
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kallio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses.
Shashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kallio can pounce on him.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Shashi.
Shashi throws a big counter head kick but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Kallio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shashi.
Kallio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Kallio.
Kallio swings for the body but Shashi moves out of range.
Shashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Kallio sets himself, and Shashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Kallio avoids it this time.#T1#
Kallio defending well as Shashi loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shashi moves in looking to clinch but Kallio pushes him off.
Shashi darts in trying to clinch
and Kallio counters with a body kick that stops Shashi in his tracks momentarily.
Kallio scores with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio throws a front kick that sends Shashi stumbling back into the cage.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio 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.
Shashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kallio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shashi's head backwards.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kallio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Shashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kallio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shashi if he has to take too many more of those.
Kallio throws a right and a left that Shashi avoids nicely.
Shashi wants to counter the offense by Kallio and move into the clinch position.
Shashi throws a right and a left that Kallio avoids nicely.
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Shashi.
Shashi lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Kallio slaps away a takedown attempt from Shashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kallio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shashi. That did some damage!
Kallio connects with a crisp jab.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kallio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kallio rather than just go for the knockout.
Shashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shashi throws a nice looking combination but Kallio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kallio lands a head kick. Shashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shashi fails with the takedown
and Kallio counters with a good, hard body kick but Shashi shrugs it off.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shashi cracks a nice hook into Kallio's ribs.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shashi misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Shashi with that takedown attempt.
Kimmo Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Kallio connects with a leg kick.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Kallio dodges the punch combination from Shashi.
Kallio scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Kallio.
Kallio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kallio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shashi's head.
Kallio scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt.
And Kallio counters with a quick kick to the body but Shashi blocks it.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kallio as he jumps to the side.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shashi can do to turn this around?
Kallio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kallio wants it to stay on the feet.
Kimmo Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kallio.
Cajetan Shashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio catches Shashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Shashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Kallio, which made it look bad.
Kallio digs a good hook to Shashi's body.
#T1#
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Shashi ducks down to avoid it.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kallio as he avoids it easily.
Kallio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kallio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shashi avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shashi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kallio has got the better of the exchanges.
Kallio lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Kallio lands a big head kick that sends Shashi tumbling to the mat! Kallio takes a step backwards and waves Shashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Shashi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio 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.
Shashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
BOOM! Kallio lands a beautiful left hook that drops Shashi. Shashi tries to recover but Kallio is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Shashi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimmo Kallio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grunge 11: Rusty Cage
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen lands a jab to the head.
Nurminen throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Nurminen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen unleashes a big counter combination but Kallio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallio throws out a powerful jab.
Nurminen blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen is looking for the big counter here.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
A cross from Kallio lands.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Nurminen's body.#CL2#
Nurminen moves into the clinch.
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!
Nurminen misses with the head strike.
Kallio gets through Nurminen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Nurminen blocks an uppercut.
Nurminen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurminen takes a shot to the head.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
Nurminen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallio's elbow.
Nurminen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kallio is keeping busy.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Kallio 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.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurminen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Kallio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kallio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kallio blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallio's elbow.
Nurminen has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
#T3#
Kallio tries to work over Nurminen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurminen avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurminen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kallio tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.
Nurminen tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kallio.
Nurminen stalling against the cage.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurminen or not.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Nurminen controls the action.
#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Nurminen.
Kallio looking to stall.
Nurminen tries to stall but Kallio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio leaning against his opponent.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kallio controls his hands.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Nurminen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio being controlled against the cage.
Kallio 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 round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kallio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kallio. That one must have hurt.
Kallio works Nurminen's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio lands an overhand right.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Nurminen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Kallio stuffs the takedown.
Kallio gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Nurminen counters with a single leg into guard. Kallio didn't expect that.
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!
Nurminen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurminen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurminen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurminen looking to sit in guard and control but Kallio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurminen controlling Kallio's posture.
Nurminen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurminen wants to hit a sweep here but Kallio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurminen there!
Nurminen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Kallio is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SU#
Kallio stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Nurminen coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nurminen moves into the clinch.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurminen can do to turn this around?
Nurminen stalling in the clinch but Kallio improves position.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio taking a breather.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kallio gets an underhook and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Kallio cracks Nurminen with a nice body shot.
Kallio lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kallio tries to land a body kick
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurminen takes a step back to recover.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Kallio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Kallio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Nurminen's side.#T1#
Kallio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio connects with an inside leg kick.
Kallio connects with a leg kick.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallio throws a front kick that sends Nurminen stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Kallio lands but Nurminen takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Nurminen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kallio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurminen.
Nurminen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kallio lands with a cross.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio lands a nice looking body shot.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Nurminen moves out of range. #T2#
Kallio throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Kallio lands with a kick to the temple. Nurminen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurminen thuds his right hand into Kallio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurminen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurminen on the side of the head.
Kallio with a nice cross.
Nurminen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Nurminen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurminen.
Kallio scores with a head kick. Nurminen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nurminen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kallio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nurminen cracks Kallio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Nurminen lands.
Nice uppercut there from Kallio.
Nurminen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Nurminen's body. Nurminen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Nurminen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kallio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Kallio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurminen doesn't seem phased though.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen with the counter takedown but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nurminen will feel that in the morning.
Nurminen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen walks into a jab.
Kallio takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nurminen checks a low kick from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Nurminen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Kallio digs a good hook to Nurminen's body.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurminen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio throws out a powerful jab.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Nurminen.
A jab from Kallio does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio swings widly with a right hand
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio tries to bum rush Nurminen with a series of wild strikes but Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurminen throws a series of punches but Kallio moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurminen as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Kallio lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio misses with the combination.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Kallio is having none of it.
Kallio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurminen misses with a low kick.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio feints and then cracks Nurminen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurminen down.
Whack! Nurminen lands a heavy head kick that drops Kallio. The ref tackles Nurminen to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kallio was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kebab Nurminen!
Kebab Nurminen is the new welterweight champion!
Kebab Nurminen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Grunge 8: Screaming Trees
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Ahonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kallio avoids it really well and circles away.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Ahonen seems unphased.
We've been informed that Ahonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kallio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kallio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kallio is out of range and Ahonen settles back down.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Ahonen moved away.
A little jabbing left from Ahonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kallio is looking to chop away at Ahonen's legs.
Ahonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Ahonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahonen misses with the combination.
Kallio lands an overhand right.#T1#
Good exchange - Ahonen coming out on top.
Kallio with a jab.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Ahonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kallio.
Ahonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kallio stuns Ahonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kallio is looking to slow Ahonen down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Kallio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kallio.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallio but Kallio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Ahonen misses.
Kallio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahonen's head backwards.#T2#
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
Kallio delivers a nice body kick.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Ahonen lands a body shot.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Ahonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kallio lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kallio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ahonen!
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
A quick step to the side and Kallio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kallio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahonen checks it well.
Kallio lands a jab.#T3#
Kallio tries a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Kallio stalks Ahonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ahonen's face. Ahonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Ahonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Kallio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Ahonen thuds his right hand into Kallio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Kallio.
Kallio throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahonen! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kallio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahonen takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well. #T4#
Kallio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahonen backs up against the cage.
Kallio slips under a jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kallio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kallio throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Ahonen is rocked!
Kallio lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ahonen falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio 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:
Grunge 5: Come As You Are
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roberts tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kallio.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio connects with a looping right hand.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kallio throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kallio lands with an uppercut that bounces Roberts off the cage and back into range.
Roberts moves out of range of the leg kick from Kallio.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roberts takes a step back to recover.
Kallio throws a good cross that connects.
Kallio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kallio to score with a decent uppercut.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
Roberts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters with an outside leg kick.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Kallio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roberts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kallio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kallio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kallio's guard.#ES2#
Kallio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kallio is working Roberts over against the cage.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head. #T3#
Kallio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roberts.
Stalling in the clinch from Kallio.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Kallio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kallio.
Kallio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio lands with a light punch inside.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kallio.
Kallio taking a breather.#T4#
Roberts tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kallio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberts avoiding damage as Kallio throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kallio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts jumps guard but Kallio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Kallio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kallio connects with a body shot.
Kallio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Roberts jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kallio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
Kallio lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Kallio avoids it well and moves away.
Kallio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kallio takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Kallio.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Kallio misses
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Kallio counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kallio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
Kallio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kallio throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
Max Roberts's cut is getting worse.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.
Kallio 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.
Kallio tries to land a leg kick but Roberts saw it coming and moves away.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kallio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kallio sprawls and moves away.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kallio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kallio lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Kallio thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
As Kallio tries to get set, Roberts tries to push him back and clinch up but Kallio manages to avoid the attempt.
A cross from Kallio lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio cracks Roberts with a good jab.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
and Kallio counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Roberts! He's just covering up as Kallio starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Grunge 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Shark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kallio misses with a double jab.
Kallio blocks the body kick.
Kallio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shark can pounce on him.
Kallio sizes up Shark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shark slips under a jab from Kallio.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kallio's calf.
Kallio punishes Shark's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kallio finds it's way through Shark's defenses.
Kallio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Kallio throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Kallio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kallio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shark.
Kallio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shark. That did some damage!
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Shark's side.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio misses with a body shot
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Kallio throws a one two combo.
Kallio works Shark's body with a nice hook.
Kallio avoids the head kick by Shark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Kallio throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.#T2#
Shark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shark slips under a jab from Kallio.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
Shark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kallio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio throws a right and a left that Shark avoids nicely.
Kallio misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a good, hard body kick but Kallio shrugs it off.
Shark thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Kallio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shark takes one to the chin there.
Kallio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shark.
A jab from Shark misses.
Kallio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Shark as he checks the leg kick.
Shark throws out a powerful jab.
Kallio connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Kallio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shark. That did some damage!
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Shark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kallio throws a leg kick that misses.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio throws a low kick but Shark avoids it.
Shark avoids the body shot from Kallio.
It appears Shark was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Shark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark moves away from the strike by Kallio.
Shark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark tries a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Kallio throws a right hand that misses
and Shark counters with a body kick.
Shark throws a jab when Kallio was well out of range.
Kallio throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Shark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Kallio feints a counter leg kick.
Shark lands a two punch combo.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Kallio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kallio is looking to slow Shark down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio checks a low kick from Shark.
Shark scores with a jab to the body.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Shark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kallio manages to circle out of the way.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kallio. That snapped Shark's head back.
Kallio throws a head kick that Shark semi-blocks.
Shark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Kallio finds it's way through Shark's defenses.
Shark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Kallio throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark counters with an inside leg kick.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shark slips under a jab.#T1#
Shark ducks right into an uppercut from Kallio.
Kallio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kallio scores with a hook.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Shark misses.
Shark thumps Kallio with a low kick.
Kallio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kallio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio avoids the head kick by Shark.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Kallio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kallio scores with a push kick.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio misses with an uppercut. Shark saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Kallio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio feints a counter leg kick.
Kallio misses with a body kick.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kallio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Kallio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Kallio. Beautiful body shot.
Kallio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shark.
Kallio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shark swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Kallio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shark.
Shark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Shark thuds his shin into the meat of Kallio's side.
Kallio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shark.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shark staying out of range there.
Kallio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kallio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kallio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shark on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Shark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kallio avoids a kick to the body.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Shark moves in looking to clinch but Kallio pushes him off.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Shark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kallio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shark under the eye.
Shark keeps Kallio at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shark is looking for a counter combo.
Kallio scores with a push kick.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shark scores with a hook to the body. Kallio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio blocks the body kick.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kallio tests Shark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kallio works the jab nicely.
Shark catches Kallio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Shark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shark counters with a series of strikes. Kallio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kallio catches Shark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kallio is looking to slow Shark down with leg kicks.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shark misses the shot to the body.
Kallio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shark in his tracks.
Shark throws a series of strikes that have Kallio backpedaling.
Shark staying out of range there.
Kallio scores with a jab. Shark acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kallio if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
A jab from Shark misses.
Kallio throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kallio manages to circle out of the way.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shark.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kallio can pounce on him.
#T4#
Shark misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Shark.
Shark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Power Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Kallio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kallio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shark throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kallio avoids it.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kallio 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
After winning the bout, Kimmo Kallio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Power Shark spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullshit!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio throws a good cross that connects.
Novoselic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Novoselic is looking to slow Kallio down with leg kicks.
Kallio defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Novoselic. Beautiful body shot.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kallio. That did some damage!
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novoselic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kallio. That one must have hurt.
Kallio works Novoselic's body with a nice hook.
Novoselic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novoselic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic misses with a double jab.
Kallio throws a combination. Novoselic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Novoselic is looking to counter punch.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic wants to land a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.#T1#
Novoselic lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Novoselic catches Kallio right on the button with a cross.
Novoselic slips a jab from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Kallio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kallio doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kallio scores with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Kallio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novoselic.
Novoselic's corner calls for a 1-2. Novoselic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kallio. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Kallio misses.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novoselic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kallio misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio cracks Novoselic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kallio is looking to chop away at Novoselic's legs.
A nice combination there by Kallio.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Novoselic takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic throws a lazy body kick
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Novoselic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Novoselic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kallio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novoselic thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic swings for the body but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio digs a good hook to Novoselic's body.
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.#T4#
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kallio checks it well.
Kallio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
Novoselic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kallio is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kallio scores with a hook.
Novoselic walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kallio.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kallio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Kallio misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
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#
Novoselic tries to move into range but Kallio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Kallio throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Novoselic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Novoselic knows he should have avoided that one.
Kallio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Novoselic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Kallio is predictable there
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Jab from Novoselic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kallio.#T1#
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Kallio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kallio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Kallio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic lands a front kick.
Novoselic throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Donk. Kallio catches Novoselic right on the button with a cross.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Kallio throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Novoselic moved away.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Kallio misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Novoselic ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range.
Novoselic throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Kallio checks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic connects with the punch.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
Kallio throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Novoselic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Novoselic.
Kallio throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Kallio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Novoselic on the side of the head.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novoselic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Kallio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Novoselic.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Novoselic defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio throws out a leg kick but Novoselic moves out of range and Kallio only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kallio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat.
#T4#
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Novoselic. Beautiful body shot.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Kallio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Kallio.
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Novoselic tries to score with a low kick but Kallio moves his leg out of the way.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
Kallio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kallio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Novoselic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kallio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Kallio misses.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
Kallio jabs at Novoselic's body.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Novoselic throws a solid leg kick but Kallio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Novoselic.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Kallio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novoselic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Novoselic.
Kallio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Kallio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Kallio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Novoselic doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A big left from Kallio misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kallio blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Kallio moves out of range easily.
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Novoselic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Novoselic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kallio.
Kallio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Kallio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kallio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Novoselic's calf.
Kallio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic throws a low kick but Kallio moves out of range easily. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Kallio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kallio!
Kallio throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic with a hook.
Kallio throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a double jab.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. Novoselic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kallio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Novoselic tries a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Novoselic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Novoselic does it's job there.
Kallio avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Kallio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novoselic's hands.
Kallio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Kallio.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kallio lands a nice looking body kick.
Good work by Novoselic as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kallio scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kallio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kallio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kallio connects with the punch.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio tries a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Kallio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kallio throws a shot from downtown. Novoselic moves away and avoids it.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kallio 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
A relieved looking Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RS TBA 2
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Malverde blocks the low kick.
Malverde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kallio throws the left hand but Malverde avoids the punch easily.
Malverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Kallio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Kallio misses.
Malverde blocks a jab.
Kallio keeps the fight on the outside.
Malverde 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.
Kallio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kallio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malverde cracks the inside of Kallio's front leg.
Kallio lunges at Malverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malverde's hand.
Malverde scores with a nice strike.
Kallio cracks Malverde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malverde to score with a decent uppercut.
Malverde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kallio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malverde misses with a looping right.
Kallio takes one on the button.#T1#
Malverde misses with a straight right.
Malverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kallio throws out the jab.
Kallio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kallio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malverde. Malverde obviously looking to wear him down.
Kallio lands a head shot.
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malverde.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malverde.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio throws a body punch but Malverde moves out of range.
Malverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Malverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kallio slips a jab from Malverde.
Kallio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malverde counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio throws a lazy right hand but Malverde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malverde tries to counter with a clinch but Kallio shakes him off and moves away.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Malverde slips the punch.
Kallio takes a swing at Malverde's ribcage but misses.
Malverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Malverde moved out of range nicely.
Malverde is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malverde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kallio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick from Malverde.
Malverde lands with a shot to the body.
Malverde staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Malverde. Those never looked like landing.
Malverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
Kallio tries to score with a low kick but Malverde moves his leg out of the way.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Malverde misses.
Kallio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malverde throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Kallio fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Kallio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Kallio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malverde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kallio's head backwards.
Malverde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Malverde ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Malverde.
Nice uppercut lands for Kallio. That snapped Malverde's head back.
Malverde lands a nice hook to Kallio's body. Kallio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio cracks Malverde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Malverde's body. Malverde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio tries to bum rush Malverde with a series of wild strikes but Malverde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malverde throws out a counter right but Kallio avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Malverde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kallio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malverde has him pressed against the cage.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Malverde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malverde throws an elbow that misses.
Malverde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallio's elbow.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Malverde - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kallio.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malverde's elbow.
Malverde pushes off an throws an elbow but Kallio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malverde misses with an elbow over the top.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malverde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kallio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malverde.
Malverde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Malverde blocks a body shot from Kallio.
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 Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malverde misses with a left hand
letting Kallio counter with a right hand.
Kallio misses with a hook
and Malverde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kallio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malverde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat.
Kallio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kallio dodges the punch combination from Malverde.
Kallio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kallio slips a straight right by Malverde.
Kallio swings for the body but Malverde moves out of range.
Malverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Kallio misses its target.
Kallio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malverde fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kallio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio throws a head kick but Malverde moves out of range.
Kallio throws an overhand right that lands on Malverde's shoulder, as Malverde tries to avoid the shot.
Malverde throws a counter combo.
Malverde ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Malverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kallio avoids a kick to the body.
Kallio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malverde throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
Malverde misses with a straight right.
Malverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio tries to bum rush Malverde with a series of wild strikes but Malverde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kallio punishes Malverde's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Malverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Malverde loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Malverde's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice body punch from Malverde.
Kallio throws a lazy right hand but Malverde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Malverde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kallio.
Malverde connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Malverde as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Kallio lands.
Kallio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Kallio.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallio misses the target.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kallio tries a low kick but Malverde avoids it.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Malverde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kallio.
Malverde throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Donk. Malverde catches Kallio right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malverde.
Malverde connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malverde. That's going to slow Kallio down.
Malverde misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Kallio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio throws a hook to the side of Malverde's head but Malverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malverde's calf.
Kallio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malverde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kallio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Kallio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malverde lands a leg kick that knocks Kallio off balance momentarily.
Malverde connects with the punch.
Kallio checks a leg kick.
As Malverde looks to move away, Kallio throws a big counter combo but Malverde just gets out of the way.
Malverde throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malverde if he has to take too many more of those.
Malverde misses with a double jab.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Malverde's body. Malverde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malverde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malverde connects with a jab.#T4#
Kallio with a nice cross.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Kallio does no damage.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malverde looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Malverde.
Some wild striking there from Kallio.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malverde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kallio counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Malverde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio scores with a three punch combo!
That kick from Kallio tenderised Malverde's leg. Malverde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malverde throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kallio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
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#
Malverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Malverde misses with a hook
and Kallio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio lands a jab.
Malverde throws a chopping leg kick but Kallio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malverde misses with a left hand
and Malverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malverde throws a series of punches but Kallio moves out of range.
Malverde slips a jab from Kallio.
Kallio moves out of range of the strikes.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Malverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Kallio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Malverde moved out of range.
Malverde moves out of range as Kallio strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malverde. That's going to slow Kallio down.
Malverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malverde.
Malverde misses with a right hand
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Malverde.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malverde works Kallio's body with a nice hook.
Kallio throws a right hand that Malverde ducks under and follows up with a left that Malverde also avoids with ease.
Kallio thumps Malverde with a low kick.
A big left from Kallio misses.
Kallio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malverde moves away.
Kallio swings for the body but Malverde moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Malverde - just one landing.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kallio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malverde works Kallio's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jesus Malverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kallio scores with a hook to the body. Malverde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malverde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Jab, jab by Malverde - just one landing.
Kallio moves out of range of the strikes.
Malverde misses with a two punch combination.
Malverde misses with an uppercut
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kallio misses with the combination.
Malverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Malverde scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Kallio finds it's target.
Malverde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kallio misses with an uppercut.
Kallio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Kallio is rocked!
Malverde looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Oh Kallio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Malverde does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Malverde's leg but Malverde calmly moves out of range.
Malverde only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kallio misses with a double jab.
Malverde throws a shot from downtown. Kallio moves away and avoids it.
Kallio seems to have got his legs back now.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kallio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kallio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kallio moves out of range as Malverde strikes.
Malverde lands with a shot to the body.
Malverde misses with a wild combination.
Kallio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malverdes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
A big left from Malverde misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malverde.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malverde finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kallio throws a body punch but Malverde moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Malverde misses.
Malverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malverde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malverde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Kallio.
Malverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Malverde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kallio throws a poor cross that misses
and Malverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Malverde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Malverde's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malverde drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kallio right on the button. Kallio goes down! Malverde follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Malverde gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Malverde!
Jesus Malverde decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
RS 1
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Kallio misses with an uppercut
letting Portis counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio lands a jab.
Kallio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Portis avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Kallio swings widly with a right hand
and Portis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Portis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kallio throws out the jab.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kallio circles away quickly and effectively.
Portis avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Kallio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Portis tries to clinch there but Kallio circles away.
Kallio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Portis slips a jab from Kallio.
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Kallio misses with an uppercut.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Portis on the side of the head.
Portis misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Kallio.
Portis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kallio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Portis misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target. #T3#
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallio.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Portis throws a counter combo.
Kallio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kallio 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 an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Portis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Kallio throws a right hand that misses
and Portis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Portis misses.
Kallio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kallio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portis thuds his right hand into Kallio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Portis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Kallio.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Portis avoids the head kick by Kallio.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Kallio misses.
Kallio jabs Portis right on the nose. Portis blinks but takes it well.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Portis.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kallio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target.
Kallio takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kallio throws a head kick but Portis moves out of range.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Kallio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kallio. That's going to slow Portis down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a jab when Portis was well out of range.#T1#
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portis doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Portis tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Kallio's defenses.
Kallio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Kallio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Portis is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio lands a body shot.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Portis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kallio has got the better of the exchanges.
Portis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a jab to the body
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Kimmo Kallio's cut is getting worse.
Portis 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.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kallio throws a right hand that misses
and Portis counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Kallio is rocked!
Kallio walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Portis swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Portis!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Portis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 93
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Dong dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dong.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Dong blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Kallio sees coming a mile off.
Kallio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kallio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dong counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Dong cracks Kallio with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kallio tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dong pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kallio is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Hung Dong!
Our winner, Long Hung Dong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 83
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Trump takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kallio throws out the jab.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trump lands with a right hand.
Kallio 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.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio connects with a body shot that sends Trump's belly button to the back.
Kallio pushes Trump away with a front kick.
Kallio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kallio throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Kallio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trump.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Kallio blocks a jab.
Trump shoots for a takedown but Kallio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Kallio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kallio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kallio. That snapped Trump's head back.
#TD#
Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kallio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Trump.
Trump in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Trump trying to control the position but Kallio is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio is trying to get back to his feet.
Trump has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Trump has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kallio is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Trump yanks on the arm and Kallio is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Trump.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Trump!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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:
Skrap Fights 77
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A low kick from Kallio misses #TD#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Kallio is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kallio desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kallio defending well though.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren thows a huge punch but Kallio dodges it nicely.
Kallio tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Kallio is trying to stand up here but Askren is controlling him well.
Askren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kallio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kallio to regain full guard.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Kallio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren is fighting to break Kallio's control of his arms but Kallio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Kallio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Kallio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kallio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kallio is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Kallio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.
Kallio wants to break free but Askren has control.
Kallio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
#TD#
Askren has picked Kallio up - he's going for a ride! Askren dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kallio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kallio keeps working.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Askren wants to control but Kallio is keeping him busy.
Kallio regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kallio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kallio is trying to keep Askren in close.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Kallio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Kallio as Askren shoots in.
Kallio takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren slips under a jab from Kallio.
Askren lands a slapping body shot.
Kallio misses with a body kick.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Kallio avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Askren misses.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kallio throws a chopping leg kick but Askren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Kallio avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Askren 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.
Askren shoots for a takedown but Kallio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kallio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Askren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kallio is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, Kallio circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
Askren dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Kallio avoids it well and moves away.
Kallio jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kallio can do to turn this around?
Kallio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Askren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kallio working a defensive guard here.
Askren trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom. #T2#
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askren postures up in Kallio's guard and throws a big left but Kallio blocks it.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Kallio has wrist control.
Kallio keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren looking to sit in guard and control but Kallio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Askren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kallio passes into side control.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Askren is trying to control Kallio's posture but Kallio avoids it.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kallio has control of an arm but Askren manages to advance to Kallio's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Askren connects with a leg kick. Kallio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Askren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio avoids the body shot from Askren.
Askren slips a straight right by Kallio.
Askren misses with a straight left.
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Askren misses with a body shot.
Kallio takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio throws a right and a left that Askren avoids nicely.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren throws a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Kallio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kallio takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Askren drives through and clinches with Kallio against the ropes.
#BC#
Askren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Askren coming out on top.
Kallio cracks Askren with an open hand slap.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Askren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kallio.
Askren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kallio defends it nicely.
Kallio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Askren fails to land the takedown.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Askren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Kallio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kallio. #T3#
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio jabs at Askren's body.
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kallio sprawls and moves away.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askren throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Askren's leg but Askren calmly moves out of range.
Kallio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Askren moves into the clinch.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Askren prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Askren is stalling here.
#BC2#
Kallio breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Kallio is predictable there #TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Kallio didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren wants to control from the top but Kallio keeps moving.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kallio 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 69
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Kallio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kallio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamman.
Hamman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kallio circles away.
Kallio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hamman avoids it.
Kallio lands a nice shot that snaps Hamman's head back.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamman doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamman throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
Hamman ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Hamman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hamman is looking to clinch.
Kallio 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.
Hamman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamman wants to clinch up but Kallio keeps it at a distance.
Hamman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kallio to score with a decent uppercut.
Hamman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kallio gets tackled into the ropes by Hamman. Hamman maintains the clinch.
Hamman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Hamman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kallio tries to work over Hamman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Kallio manages to break the clinch.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kallio punishes Hamman's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamman tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamman on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Hamman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Hamman wants to counter the offense by Kallio and move into the clinch position.
Kallio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hamman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kallio circles away.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Hamman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hamman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kallio scores with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamman blocks a jab.
Kallio works Hamman's body with a nice hook.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Hamman's ribs.
Hamman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamman.
Hamman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamman tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Hamman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hamman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kallio should have avoided that one.
Kallio lands a front kick.
Hamman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallio.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Hamman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kallio lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamman tries to clinch up but Kallio circles away and keeps his distance.
Kallio throws a quick counter head kick but Hamman was just out of range.
Kallio swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamman.
Kallio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Kallio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Kallio swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamman.
Hamman motions for Kallio to come forward. Hamman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hamman tries to clinch there but Kallio circles away.
#CL2#
Hamman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kallio digs a right hand underneath Hamman's ribcage. Hamman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Hamman.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kallio.
Hamman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Hamman moves out of range. #T4#
Hamman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kallio circles away quickly and effectively.
Kallio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamman. Hamman obviously looking to wear him down.
Hamman walks into a left hand.
Hamman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
#CL2#
Hamman moves into the clinch successfully.
Kallio presses Hamman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Kallio.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamman controls his hands.
Kallio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamman backwards.
Kallio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kallio avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hamman misses with a wild body shot.
Hamman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hamman tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Hamman is looking to clinch but Kallio is avoiding it.
Kallio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamman misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamman moves in looking to clinch but Kallio pushes him off.
Kallio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hamman tries to clinch up
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Hamman.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
Hamman blocks a jab.
Hamman avoids the body shot from Kallio.
#T1#
Hamman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Hamman's side.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Hamman moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Hamman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hamman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kallio's efforts to push away.#BC#
Kallio breaks from the clinch.
Hamman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kallio slips a jab and a cross from Hamman.
Hamman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kallio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
And Hamman tries to counter it with a takedown but Kallio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hamman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Hamman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Hamman swings for the body but Kallio moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kallio tests Hamman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamman dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Hamman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamman.
A quick step to the side and Kallio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamman throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Hamman slips a straight right by Kallio.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Hamman tries to counter with a clinch but Kallio shakes him off and moves away.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Hamman misses
and Kallio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kallio jabs at Hamman's body.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamman manages to avoid it.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamman moves away.#T3#
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Hamman slips the punch.
Kallio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamman. #CL2#
Hamman forces Kallio back against the ropes and clinches.
Hamman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hamman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kallio avoids the damage to the body.
Didi Hamman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kallio avoids it.
Kallio is trying to force a seperation but Hamman has the dominant position.#BC#
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio's corner calls for a 1-2. Kallio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Hamman tries to clinch up.
Hamman throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Hamman throws a head kick that misses.
Kallio throws a counter high kick but Hamman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hamman moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Kallio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kallio connects with a looping right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Kallio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hamman connects with a looping right hand.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamman can do to turn this around?
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kallio rather than just go for the knockout.
Kallio swings for the body but Hamman moves out of range.
Kallio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kallio tests Hamman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamman slips a jab and a cross from Kallio.
Kallio sets himself, and Hamman steps forward looking for the clinch! Kallio avoids it this time.
Hamman dives in and grabs Kallio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kallio pushes down on Hamman's head and hops out.#CL2#
Hamman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kallio's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kallio lands an overhand right.
Hamman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Kallio sets himself, and Hamman steps forward looking for the clinch! Kallio avoids it this time.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Hamman moved away.
Hamman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
Hamman shoots in for a takedown but Kallio shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hamman.
Hamman darts in looking for a takedown but Kallio gets double underhooks and turns Hamman into the ropes.
Hamman swings widly with a right hand
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Kallio misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Hamman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kallio, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hamman misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Kallio manages to break the clinch.
Kallio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamman if he has to take too many more of those.
Hamman misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallio misses the target.#T1#
Hamman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kallio throws out the jab. #CL2#
Hamman darts in and clinches Kallio up against the ropes.#BC#
Kallio breaks the clinch.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamman.
Hamman throws a leg kick but Kallio moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kallio misses its target.
Hamman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamman.
Hamman wants to clinch up but Kallio keeps it at a distance.
Hamman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio swinging wildly here.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Didi Hamman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hamman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hamman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kallio circles away.
Kallio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Hamman throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Hamman misses with a looping left.
Kallio cracks Hamman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kallio takes a swing at Hamman's ribcage but misses.
Hamman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio lands a nice looking body shot.
Hamman tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kallio slips a jab from Hamman.
Kallio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamman's sensitive parts. #T3#
Hamman misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kallio slips a straight right by Hamman.
Kallio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamman on the side of the head.
Kallio cracks Hamman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamman tries to clinch but Kallio is having none of it.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. Hamman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kallio jabs at Hamman's body.
Kallio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hamman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kallio finds it's way round the side to connect with Hamman's head.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamman moves away.
Hamman tries to clinch but Kallio is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hamman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
#T4#
Hamman throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Hamman's body.
Hamman misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kallio slips a jab and a cross from Hamman.
Hamman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Hamman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kallio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamman looking to throw knees to the head but Kallio is blocking nicely.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kallio tries a body shot but Hamman blocks it.
Hamman misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Kallio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Kallio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kallio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hamman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallio.
Kallio lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kallio, 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 George Francis scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Kimmo Kallio 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:
Skrap Fights 65
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Kallio connects with a right hand. Jones Jr shakes it off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Jones Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Kallio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones Jr is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kallio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kallio controls the action.
Jones Jr blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Jones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr gets through Kallio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr jumps guard but Kallio turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kimmo Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jones Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Jones Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio works on Jones Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio is leaning against Jones Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kallio digs a right hand underneath Jones Jr's ribcage. Jones Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kallio blocking some punches.
#T1#
Jones Jr trying to control the position but instead, Kallio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones Jr into the ropes.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the head.
Kallio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards.
Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Jones Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallio just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
Jones Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Jones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kallio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kallio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones Jr! But no joy.#T2#
Kallio throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Jones Jr clinches with his opponent.
Kallio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Kallio.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kallio's efforts to push away.
Kallio lands a nice shot to the body.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the head.
Jones Jr working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Jones Jr successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Jones Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Kallio to get to half guard.
#T3#
Jones Jr is looking to control Kallio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jones Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Kallio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kallio prevents Jones Jr from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kallio tries to stand and escape but Jones Jr is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones Jr is looking for a sweep. Kallio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones Jr trying to control but Kallio postures up.
Kallio prevents Jones Jr from improving his position.
Jones Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Kallio has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kallio has control of an arm but Jones Jr manages to advance to Kallio's back!
Kallio trying to control the hands but Jones Jr won't let him.
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 Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kallio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Jones Jr lands a head shot.
Kallio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio lands the left hand.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Jones Jr lands a body shot.
Kallio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kallio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Jones Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Jones Jr's leg. Jones Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Jones Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kallio throws a combination. Jones Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kallio looks for the body kick but Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Kallio drops his hands momentarily and Jones Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Kallio lands with a right hand.
Kallio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr avoids the body shot from Kallio.
#T2#
Kallio lands with a good body shot.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Kallio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kallio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones Jr just manages to avoid it.
Kallio tries to bum rush Jones Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones Jr can do to turn this around?
Jones Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.#CL2#
Jones Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kallio in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones Jr.
Kimmo Kallio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kallio.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones Jr's elbow. #T3#
Jones Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kallio tries to bum rush Jones Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kallio moves out of range as Jones Jr strikes.
Kallio jabs Jones Jr right on the nose. Jones Jr blinks but takes it well.
Jones Jr wants to clinch.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Jones Jr walks into a left hand.
Kallio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
A lazy left from Kallio finds it's target.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kallio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kallio.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kallio pushes Jones Jr away with a front kick.
Jones Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kallio lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target.
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Jones Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
The fighters circling - Jones Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Jones Jr fails to land the takedown.
Kallio throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Kallio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kallio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jones Jr counter with a right hand.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kallio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Kallio is looking to wear down Jones Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones Jr shoots in for a double leg but Kallio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kallio digs a good hook to Jones Jr's body.
A big right from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr misses the jab.
Kallio scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio blocks a jab.
Kallio wants to clinch up but Jones Jr keeps it at a distance.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio throws a one two combo.
Kallio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr goes for a double leg but Kallio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kallio continues to drive forward.
Kimmo Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jones Jr.#T3#
Crunch! Kallio slams his shin into Jones Jr's torso.
Kallio scores with a hook.
Jones Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kallio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Kallio cracks a nice hook into Jones Jr's ribs.
Kallio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kallio throws a one two combo.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Kallio tries to bum rush Jones Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Kallio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kallio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kallio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jim Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Jones Jr's body.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Jones Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Kallio. Beautiful body shot.
Jones Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Kallio lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Kallio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Kallio throws a push kick but Jones Jr slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Kallio misses
and Jones Jr counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kallio, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 58
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cable swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cable swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cable on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cable takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
Cable misses with a double jab
and Kallio counters with a straight right hand.
Kallio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cable stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cable misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Cable just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio connects with a jab.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kallio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Cable throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kallio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cable takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Kallio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Cable's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat.
Cable misses with a double jab.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Kallio does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Kallio.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Cable seems unphased.
Cable slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kallio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cable looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cable has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cable there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cable fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cable has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Kallio lands with a right hand.
Cable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kallio fakes the leg kick and cracks Cable in the body.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kallio fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cable. Cable circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kallio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body kick there by Kallio.
Kallio works Cable's body with a nice hook.
Cable takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Kallio finds it's target.#T3#
Kallio sizes up Cable with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cable throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A cross from Kallio lands.#ROC#
Cable is rocked!
Cable throws a right hand that Kallio ducks under and follows up with a left that Kallio also avoids with ease.
Cable takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cable doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio lands a lovely overhand right.
Kallio lands a nice looking body shot.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses. #T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! Kallio has knocked Cable down with a huge combo! Kallio steps away and waves a wobbly Cable back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cable is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
Cable gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kallio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 48
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trump trying to stall but Kallio improves his position.
#BC2#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trump takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trump misses with a takedown
and Kallio counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kallio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump trying to stall but Kallio improves his position.
Trump tries to stall but Kallio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trump seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kallio is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kallio - that landed with a thud.
Trump holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donald Trump.
Trump has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trump there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trump takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trump momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trump seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Trump doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kallio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trump's head.
Trump darts in looking for a takedown but Kallio gets double underhooks and turns Trump into the ropes.
A jab from Kallio finds it's way through Trump's defenses.
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trump with a body shot.
Trump doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump dives in for a single leg takedown but Kallio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kallio stuffs the takedown attempt from Trump. Trump gets slowly back to his feet.
Trump is breathing heavily.#T2#
A jab lands there for Kallio.
Kallio tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trump tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kallio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump tries for a takedown but Kallio circles away easily
and Kallio counters with a nice body shot.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trump.#CL#
Trump has closed the distance and engaged Kallio in a clinch.
Trump wants to stall.
Kallio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kallio leaves Trump with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3##TD#
Trump drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kallio wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump passes Kallio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kallio is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kallio trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
Kallio is trying is best to control the position here.
Kallio pushes Trump off looking to stand but Trump dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Trump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kallio lands a jab to the nose.
Kallio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trump backs up against the ropes.
Trump stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Kallio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trump.
Trump drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump moves forwards but Kallio connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Trump instigates a clinch.
Trump taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio 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#
Kallio throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump looks to clinch
and Kallio counters with an inside leg kick.
Trump tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kallio swivels and escapes.
Trump misses with a takedown
and Kallio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kallio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trump has time to react.
Trump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kallio circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio feints and then cracks Trump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trump down.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Trump wants to clinch.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Trump shoots in looking for a takedown but Kallio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trump's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kallio scores with a four punch combination!
Trump dives in and grabs Kallio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kallio pushes down on Trump's head and hops out.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trump is defended easily by Kallio.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kallio throws a series of strikes that have Trump backpedaling.
Trump shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kallio cracks a nice hook into Trump's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kallio paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Trump bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trump taking a break here but Kallio is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Kallio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kallio wants to get back to full guard.
Kallio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trump is keen to just control but Kallio is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kallio tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kallio is not content to let Trump control the position.
Trump frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kallio working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Trump looking to secure an arm triangle but Kallio defends it well.
Kallio tries to hold on but Trump postures up.
Trump wants to control the pace but Kallio is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Trump closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trump lands in his opponent's guard.
Kallio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kallio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kallio seems keen to control Trump's posture.#T1#
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kallio is retaining full guard.
Kallio keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Kallio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trump tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trump shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kallio defends it nicely.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Trump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kallio circles away.
Trump moves to clinch but Kallio breaks away
and Kallio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Trump.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kallio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Kallio cracks Trump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kallio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kallio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trump.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trump.
Kallio unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallio punishes Trump's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Trump with a poor takedown
and Kallio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trump is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left lands for Kallio.
Kallio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Kallio pushes him off.
Trump tries for a takedown but Kallio circles away easily
letting Kallio counter with a right hand.
Kallio feints a jab promting Trump to slip. Kallio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trump slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jab by Kallio.
Trump changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kallio tries to avoid it but Trump manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kallio to the ground. Kallio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kallio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trump.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio feints a jab promting Trump to slip. Kallio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trump slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trump looks for a takedown but Kallio sprawls well.
Kallio flicks out a counter leg kick but Trump steps away.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kallio as he jumps to the side.
Kallio connects with a body shot that sends Trump's belly button to the back.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
Kallio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donald Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kallio 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio wins by unanimous decision!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 39
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Kallio thuds his right hand into Nova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Nova 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nova sizes up Kallio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio cracks the inside of Nova's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Nova blocks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Kallio.
Kallio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kallio scrambles back to his feet.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nova doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nova.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nova momentarily.
Kallio clobbers Nova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio lands a head kick. Nova smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kallio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Nova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Nova missing with a left hand there. Kallio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nova checks a leg kick nicely.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Nova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nova throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Nova digs a good hook to Kallio's body.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nova 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.
Nova loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Nova misses with a straight left. #T2#
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!
Kallio scoring well with a low kick there.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nova with a body shot.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Kallio as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Nova.
Nova throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Nova just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nova.
Kallio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nova throws a leg kick which misses Kallio's front leg but catches the back leg as Kallio tries to avoid it.
Nova dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Nova misses with a looping left.#T3#
Nova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nova throws a poor cross that misses
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nova takes one on the button.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nova.
Kallio lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
Nova lands a glancing blow to the side of Kallio's head.
Nova punishes Kallio's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Nova moved out of range.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Nova knows he should have avoided that one.
Nova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Kallio is rocked!
Kallio defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Nova thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a nice body shot.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nova. That did some damage!
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
Kallio scores with a nice body kick.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Nova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio works over Nova's head and body with a nice combination.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Kallio slips a straight right by Nova.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova swings widly with a right hand
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Nova.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kallio on the side of the head.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Nova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Nova moves in close and cracks Kallio with a massive right hand! Kallio, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kallio.
Kallio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Regueiro's head.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kallio counters with a straight right hand.
Kallio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Regueiro backs off Kallio throws a huge counter combo but Regueiro manages to avoid it all.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Kallio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Kallio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Regueiro pushes Kallio away with a front kick.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Kallio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
Regueiro checks a low kick from Kallio.
Regueiro shoots in for a takedown but Kallio shows good takedown defense.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Kallio avoids nicely.
Regueiro scores with the left hand. Kallio knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Kallio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Kallio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Regueiro scores with a body shot.
Regueiro lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio misses with a hook
and Regueiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Kallio counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio throws a lazy uppercut
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
It seemed like Kallio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
As Regueiro backs off Kallio throws a huge counter combo but Regueiro manages to avoid it all.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro scores with a one two! Kallio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kallio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Kallio takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
Kallio connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kallio looks to land a combination but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro 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.
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!
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kallio slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Kallio is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kallio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
Regueiro throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro misses the body punch
and Kallio counters with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Kallio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kallio needs to keep his hands up - Regueiro had a free shot at his head there.
Kallio misses the jab.
Regueiro blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A cross from Kallio lands.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kallio throws out the jab.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallio.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kallio takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Regueiro throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kallio tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro tries to move into range but Kallio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio staying out of range there.#T1#
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Kallio throws a low kick but Regueiro moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kallio blocks the leg kick.
Kallio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Regueiro.
Kallio throws a front kick aimed at Regueiro's knee but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Kallio avoids them all with ease.
Kallio misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
Good standup being displayed there by Kallio as he connects with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio lands a head shot.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallio 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.
Regueiro throws a combination. Kallio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kallio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Kallio wants to land a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Kallio moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.
Kallio connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target.
Kallio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Kallio unleashes a big counter combination but Regueiro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallio takes one to the chin there.
Kallio jabs at Regueiro's body.
Regueiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kallio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro lands with a nice body punch.
Regueiro misses the body punch
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
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!
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kallio's corner calls for a 1-2. Kallio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Regueiro slips a straight right by Kallio.
Kallio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kallio lands with a good body shot.
Kallio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio with a nice cross.
Kallio walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Kallio throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro checks a low kick from Kallio.
Kallio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Regueiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Regueiro clobbers Kallio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Regueiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. Regueiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Kallio walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kallio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Kallio checks the leg kick.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kallio misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Kallio defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Kallio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kallio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kallio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Regueiro has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Regueiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Kallio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Kallio defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Regueiro with a body shot.
Kallio throws out a leg kick but Regueiro moves out of range and Kallio only half commits.
Kallio connects with a body shot that sends Regueiro's belly button to the back.
Regueiro throws a good cross that connects.
A nice combination there by Kallio.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio misses the jab.
Kallio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Kallio throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kallio as he avoids it easily.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kallio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallio.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kallio 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.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Kallio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kallio misses with a hook.#T3#
Kallio slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Kallio catches Regueiro right on the button with a cross.
Kallio checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Kallio swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio sizes up Regueiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Kallio swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kallio finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Kallio.#T4#
Kallio throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kallio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio throws a series of punches but Regueiro moves out of range.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Regueiro's leg but Regueiro calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Regueiro checks it.
Kallio swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Kallio defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Regueiro 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro wins by split decision!
Julio Regueiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 20
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Gutsovis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Gutsovis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kallio is trying to escape back to his feet but Gutsovis uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Gutsovis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsovis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
Kallio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Gutsovis clinches up with Kallio and pushes him back against the ropes.
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!#BC2#
Gutsovis breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gutsovis or perhaps it was just good defense by Kallio, which made it look bad.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gutsovis.#T1#
Kallio digs a good body shot into Gutsovis's ribs.#TD2#
Gutsovis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kallio wants to stand and escape but Gutsovis is having none of it. #SU2#
Gutsovis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gutsovis shoots in for a takedown but Kallio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gutsovis moves in looking to clinch but Kallio pushes him off.
Gutsovis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutsovis throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gutsovis on the side of the head.
Gutsovis throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kallio. That snapped Gutsovis's head back.
#T2#
Gutsovis moves to clinch but Kallio breaks away
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Gutsovis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Kallio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio lands a jab to the head.
Kallio stuffs the takedown.
Kimmo Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jager Gutsovis.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gutsovis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kallio defends well and Gutsovis ends up having to push Kallio into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gutsovis walks into a left hand.
Kallio dips to his left and cracks Gutsovis with an uppercut!
A jab from Kallio misses.
Kallio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
Gutsovis fails with a takedown attempt.
Kallio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gutsovis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutsovis.
Kallio works Gutsovis's body with a nice hook.
Kallio lands a right hook to the body.
Kallio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kallio wants it to stay on the feet.
Gutsovis misses with a takedown attempt - Kallio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gutsovis misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Kallio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gutsovis wants to clinch
letting Kallio counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio feints and then cracks Gutsovis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gutsovis down.
Gutsovis shoots in for a takedown but Kallio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio works over Gutsovis's head and body with a nice combination.
Gutsovis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kallio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Gutsovis backs away, Kallio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kallio lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kallio.
No luck for Gutsovis with that takedown attempt.
Gutsovis tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kallio lands with an overhand left.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutsovis can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Kallio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kallio cracks Gutsovis with an open hand slap.
Gutsovis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kallio is fending him off so far but Gutsovis persists. Nope, Kallio circles away and we're back to standing.
Kallio throws a leg kick which misses Gutsovis's front leg but catches the back leg as Gutsovis tries to avoid it.
Jager Gutsovis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kallio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Gutsovis is rocked!
Gutsovis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kallio counter with a right hand.
Gutsovis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kallio stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutsovis. Gutsovis gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimmo Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jager Gutsovis.
Gutsovis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutsovis tries for a takedown but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gutsovis throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Gutsovis closes the distance and clinches up with Kallio, looking for a takedown. Gutsovis pushes Kallio against the ropes but Kallio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle, before Kallio throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gutsovis's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kallio lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kimmo Kallio!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 8
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Handicks checks it.
Handicks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Handicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kallio throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Kallio blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio misses with an uppercut.
Kallio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kallio with a hook.
We've been informed that Kallio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Handicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Kallio on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio punishes Handicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kallio lands with an overhand left.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Handicks avoids them all with ease.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.#T1#
Kallio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kallio throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
Kallio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kallio swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Handicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks lands a jab.
Handicks staying out of range there.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Kallio misses with a combination
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Kallio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks weaves into range and cracks Kallio right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kallio goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Handicks is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kallio has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Kallio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kallio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kallio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moorman letting Kallio take a breather here.
Kallio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moorman's elbow.
Kallio tries a body shot but Moorman blocks it.
Kallio tries to work over Moorman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moorman's elbow.
Kallio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kallio.
Moorman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kallio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Moorman avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moorman's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kallio.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Moorman avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio just leaning against Moorman, taking a breather.
Kallio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moorman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kallio tries to work over Moorman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Moorman controls the action.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Moorman avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moorman is trying to force a seperation but Kallio has the dominant position.
Moorman tries to circle away but Kallio has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kallio misses with a punch on the inside.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Moorman avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage. #BC2#
Kallio breaks the clinch.
Kallio misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Moorman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moorman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Kallio forces Moorman back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kallio.
Moorman prevents a body shot from Kallio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moorman.
Kallio is pushing Moorman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kallio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Moorman controls the action.
#T3##BC2#
Kallio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kallio scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Moorman misses.
Moorman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a left hand
and Moorman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
A slow jab from Moorman misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moorman misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kallio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moorman drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Moorman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Moorman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Moorman.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kallio looks to throw the jab but Moorman is out of range.
Kallio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moorman feints a jab promting Kallio to slip. Moorman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kallio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio throws an overhand right that lands on Moorman's shoulder, as Moorman tries to avoid the shot.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorman drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kallio's head, knocking him out cold! Moorman is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Moorman!
Isaiah Moorman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Martinez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kallio scores with a jab to the head.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kallio sizes up Martinez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
Kallio lands an overhand right.#TD#
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kallio tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Martinez keeps control of the position easily here as Kallio tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Kallio won't enjoy being in this position. Martinez looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kallio is tapping - it's over boys! Martinez picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Martinez !
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