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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 182 p4p, 318 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 30 p4p, 48 weight class). McKane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SAVE ME. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane tries to clinch but Kalske moves out of range.
McKane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKane darts in trying to clinch
and Kalske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalske's hands.
A head kick misses from McKane.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
McKane thows a leg kick but Kalske checks it
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from McKane misses
and Kalske counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKane!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalske controlling the position.
Kalske is trying to ground and pound but McKane uses the momentary lack of control by Kalske to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McKane is refusing to be controlled, as Kalske sits in half guard.
McKane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kalske trying to mount his opponent but McKane defends it.
Kalske thows a huge punch but McKane dodges it nicely.
Kalske content to control rather than advance.
McKane is refusing to be controlled, as Kalske sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalske passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kalske unloads with some shots from mount but McKane bucks and avoids them well.
Kalske looking to finish McKane with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKane!
Kalske throwing strikes but McKane recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Kalske takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kalske trying to control from McKane's half guard. McKane has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kalske is fighting to break McKane's control of his arms but McKane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing.
McKane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalske accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McKane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kalske slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKane keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalske misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McKane is not content to let Kalske control the position.
Kalske cracks McKane with a big elbow.
Kalske is trying to get an arm triangle but McKane is defending well.
Kalske trying to control the position but McKane is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McKane misses with a hook
and Kalske counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKane thinking.
McKane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalske decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McKane's guard.
Kalske controlling from the top position.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalske in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKane working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalske postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalske.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalske wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
Kalske throws a strike but McKane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalske looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kalske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalske not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKane wants to control from the top but Kalske keeps moving.
Kalske working a defensive guard but McKane passes into half guard.
McKane is looking to take a break and control but Kalske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKane pulls his head out easily.
McKane prevents Kalske from improving his position.
Kalske keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalske's head.
Kalske is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McKane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McKane's back!
Kalske misses with punches from the back.
McKane trying to control the hands but Kalske breaks the grip.
Kalske is hanging on to McKane's back as he tries to escape.
McKane is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kalske scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kalske thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kalske throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McKane because Kalske loaded up on that one.
McKane is looking to get to half guard.
Kalske misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kalske is trying to control here but McKane has managed to regain half guard.
McKane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalske's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalske's back!
McKane lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McKane. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McKane is working the ground and pound. Can Kalske escape?
McKane scores with punches and elbows.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalske tries to break free.
Kalske is trying to remain composed but McKane is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kalske can't escape the position.
McKane lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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 Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McKane misses with a leg kick
and Kalske counters with a shoot takedown. McKane fights it but they end up in guard.
Kalske preventing the sweep.
Kalske trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalske with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalske throws an elbow that misses. McKane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalske's guard. Nice move by McKane!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske has his foot on McKane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKane works his way back into a safe position though.
McKane postures up.
Kalske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKane wants to control from the top but Kalske keeps moving.
Kalske is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kalske is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKane defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKane preventing the sweep.
McKane controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKane is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalske has wrist control.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske looking to control.
Kalske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalske is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane preventing the sweep.
Kalske is trying to control the position but McKane postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKane misses with a hook. Kalske ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kalske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKane tries to clinch
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalske's hands.
McKane with a nice calf kick.
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKane throws a solid leg kick but Kalske takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalske misses with a straight left.
McKane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane misses with the body kick
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske throws a hook but McKane avoids it easily.
McKane scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKane.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalske.
Kalske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKane on the side of the head.
Kalske avoids the body shot from McKane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalske 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
A victorious Hjallis Kalske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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