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Event: WVT 219: Jiang v Assndrop     
Date:   Feb 03, 2024
#R1#
Dudayev lands with a straight right. Kalmisto didn't see that one coming.
Dudayev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalmisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dudayev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Dudayev moves out of range.
Kalmisto throws a jab when Dudayev was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dudayev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalmisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto scores with a nice strike.
Kalmisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalmisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dudayev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kalmisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalmisto throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Dudayev.
Kalmisto throws a front kick aimed at Dudayev's knee but Dudayev avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Dudayev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudayev.
Kalmisto feints a jab promting Dudayev to slip. Kalmisto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dudayev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kalmisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands a nice shot that snaps Kalmisto's head back.
Dudayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalmisto. #T1#
Kalmisto connects with a leg kick.
Dudayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut. Dudayev saw that one coming.
Dudayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalmisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudayev.
Kalmisto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dudayev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalmisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dudayev scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Dudayev is rocked!
Dudayev misses with a hook
and Kalmisto counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Dudayev has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
After winning the bout, Apophis Kalmisto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok     
Date:   Jan 17, 2024
#R1#
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalmisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalmisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalmisto.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sitsongrit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Kalmisto avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kalmisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit wants to counter the offense by Kalmisto and move into the clinch position.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalmisto 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kalmisto defends it well.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.#T1#
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalmisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kalmisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalmisto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalmisto.
And Sitsongrit tries to counter it with a takedown but Kalmisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kalmisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Kalmisto misses.
Good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Kalmisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalmisto on the side of the head.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Kalmisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalmisto throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kalmisto.
A slow jab from Kalmisto misses its intended target.
Kalmisto misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kalmisto.#T3#
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Kalmisto knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Kalmisto avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kalmisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalmisto tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kalmisto misses with a kick to the body.
Kalmisto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalmisto.
Sitsongrit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kalmisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kalmisto! Sitsongrit is out on his feet! Kalmisto rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sitsongrit is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sitsongrit is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
Apophis Kalmisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 205: Bang v Jukola     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023
#R1#
Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalmisto should have avoided that one.
Jimenez lands a head shot.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Jimenez.
Kalmisto is looking to chop away at Jimenez's legs.
A jab from Jimenez does it's job there.
Kalmisto needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalmisto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Kalmisto throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Jab by Jimenez.
Kalmisto lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Jimenez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Jimenez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kalmisto's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto has a hand on Jimenez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jimenez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kalmisto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kalmisto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Jimenez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kalmisto tries to control Jimenez's body but Jimenez pushes him off. Kalmisto squirms to his side and now Jimenez has his back!
Kalmisto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jimenez's guard. Nice work there by Kalmisto. #SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a triangle but Kalmisto pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Kalmisto wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is keeping the position.
Kalmisto 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.
Kalmisto pushing down on Jimenez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalmisto wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is defending well. #T3#
Jimenez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalmisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jimenez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalmisto defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalmisto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jimenez's guard.#SUB2#
Jimenez pushes a forearm under Kalmisto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kalmisto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez 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.

 

Event: WVT 194: Siale v Jiang     
Date:   Dec 08, 2023
#R1#
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalmisto's head.
Kalmisto blocks a jab.
Kalmisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalmisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalmisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
Anderson throws a hook but Kalmisto avoids it easily.
Anderson cracks Kalmisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Kalmisto lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kalmisto's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalmisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Kalmisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Kalmisto ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Kalmisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalmisto's head.
Kalmisto lands a nice looking body kick.
Kalmisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Kalmisto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalmisto's shoulder, as Kalmisto tries to avoid the shot.
Kalmisto avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kalmisto throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalmisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kalmisto - that will leave a mark!
Kalmisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalmisto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalmisto's shoulder, as Kalmisto tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a hook. Kalmisto ducked under it nicely.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalmisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalmisto catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kalmisto. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Anderson.
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!
Kalmisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Kalmisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalmisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kalmisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Kalmisto.
Anderson misses with a hook. Kalmisto ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Kalmisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
And Kalmisto responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Kalmisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apophis Kalmisto 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#
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalmisto throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalmisto is out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Kalmisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kalmisto blocks a jab.
Kalmisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalmisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalmisto! But no joy.#T1#
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalmisto punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Kalmisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kalmisto.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Anderson throws a head kick but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
A jab from Kalmisto finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Kalmisto. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Anderson strikes.#T2#
Anderson throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalmisto connects with the punch.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto counters with a nice body shot.
Kalmisto defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Kalmisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Kalmisto knocks Anderson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalmisto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalmisto wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Kalmisto keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Kalmisto trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalmisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anderson tries to buck Kalmisto off but Kalmisto is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kalmisto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalmisto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
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.
Kalmisto tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Kalmisto tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well. #SU2#
Kalmisto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apophis Kalmisto 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson throws a jab when Kalmisto was well out of range.
Anderson moves out of range as Kalmisto strikes.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kalmisto slips a straight right by Anderson.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Kalmisto moves away and avoids it.
Kalmisto throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Kalmisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalmisto misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalmisto flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Kalmisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto slips under a jab from Anderson.
Kalmisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
A left lands for Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson blocks the body kick. #T1#
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Kalmisto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalmisto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalmisto feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalmisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Kalmisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kalmisto blocks a jab.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
letting Kalmisto counter with a right hand.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Kalmisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalmisto with a nice calf kick.
Kalmisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson slips a straight right by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalmisto delivers a nice body kick.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalmisto! But no joy.
Kalmisto takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kalmisto thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalmisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
letting Kalmisto counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apophis Kalmisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalmisto.
A jab lands there for Kalmisto.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalmisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
Kalmisto slips a straight right by Anderson.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
A jab from Kalmisto finds it's way through Anderson's defenses. #T4#
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalmisto! But no joy.
Kalmisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Kalmisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalmisto.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Kalmisto counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Kalmisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Kalmisto's defenses.
Kalmisto scores with a hook.
Kalmisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson tries to move into range but Kalmisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalmisto. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Kalmisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalmisto scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalmisto tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apophis Kalmisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalmisto 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apophis Kalmisto!

A relieved looking Apophis Kalmisto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson     
Date:   Nov 24, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Haudegen clinches with his opponent.
Haudegen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalmisto up against the cage.
Haudegen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalmisto gets an underhook and turns Haudegen into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haudegen'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.#TD2#
Haudegen successfully pulls guard.
Kalmisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalmisto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalmisto looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kalmisto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Haudegen has his foot on Kalmisto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalmisto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalmisto controlling from the top position.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Kalmisto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
We've been told by Kalmisto's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
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.
Kalmisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haudegen, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Kalmisto.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kalmisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Haudegen successfully pulls guard.
Kalmisto wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haudegen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Haudegen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kalmisto escapes and throws Haudegen's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Kalmisto tries to move to mount but Haudegen blocks the move with his legs.
Haudegen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalmisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalmisto is looking to take a break and control but Haudegen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haudegen gets back to half guard.
Kalmisto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haudegen! #T4#
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.#SUB#
Kalmisto is working for a guillotine from mount but Haudegen frees his head quite easily.
Kalmisto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Kalmisto moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Haudegen misses
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Haudegen misses with a looping left.
Haudegen sizes up Kalmisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Haudegen.
Kalmisto tries to clinch there but Haudegen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen throws a head kick but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.#T1#
Kalmisto lands a right hook to the body.
Haudegen keeps the fight on the outside.
Haudegen checks a low kick from Kalmisto.
Haudegen throws a nice looking combination but Kalmisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalmisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haudegen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Haudegen with a series of wild strikes but Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto. #T2#
That kick from Kalmisto tenderised Haudegen's leg. Haudegen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalmisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haudegen is out of range.
A punch combination from Kalmisto misses.
Haudegen blocks a low kick nicely.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Haudegen pushes Kalmisto up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Haudegen wants a takedown.
Haudegen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalmisto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kalmisto tries to work over Haudegen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haudegen stalls.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch.
Haudegen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalmisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Apophis Kalmisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Haudegen jumps guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kalmisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haudegen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalmisto lands with a right to the head.
Haudegen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalmisto gets underhooks to prevent Haudegen's takedown attempt.
Haudegen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haudegen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Haudegen has picked Kalmisto up - he's going for a ride! Haudegen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Kalmisto is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Haudegen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Haudegen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kalmisto is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Haudegen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svalbard Haudegen!
A very excited looking Svalbard Haudegen 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.

 

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1#
Logan lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalmisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Logan catches Kalmisto right on the button with a cross.
Logan misses with a leg kick
and Kalmisto counters with a right hand to the body.
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalmisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalmisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Kalmisto's shoulder, as Kalmisto tries to avoid the shot.
Kalmisto lands a jab to Logan's midsection.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Kalmisto checks a low kick from Logan.
Logan clobbers Kalmisto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kalmisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalmisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan. #T1#
Logan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Logan connects with a single shot there.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalmisto's head.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Logan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Logan blocks the body kick.
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto misses with a two punch combination.
Kalmisto misses with a looping left.
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Logan blocks a head kick by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Logan fails to land with a series of punches.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Kalmisto moves out of range 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!
Kalmisto stalks Logan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Logan's face. Logan staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalmisto lands a body shot. #T2#
Kalmisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kalmisto throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalmisto throws a series of punches but Logan avoids them all with ease.
Kalmisto throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Kalmisto only half commits.
Logan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kalmisto slips a straight right by Logan.
Kalmisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalmisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalmisto's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalmisto blocks the leg kick.
Kalmisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Logan.
Nice shot by Logan.#T3#
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalmisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
It looks like Logan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Kalmisto wants to clinch.
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Logan. That's going to slow Kalmisto down.
Kalmisto lands a slapping body shot.
Kalmisto moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalmisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalmisto tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Jab by Logan.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalmisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan misses with a hook.
Kalmisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Logan.
Logan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Kalmisto.
Some bone on bone action there as Logan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalmisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kalmisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Kalmisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Logan.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan digs a good body shot into Kalmisto's ribs.
Kalmisto looks to land a body kick but Logan moved away.
Kalmisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Logan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kalmisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Logan scores with a nice right hand.
Logan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalmisto is able to avoid easily.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kalmisto.
Logan tries to land a leg kick but Kalmisto saw it coming and moves away.
Kalmisto feints a counter leg kick.
Logan lands a head shot.
Logan misses with a hook.
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Logan 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.
Kalmisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Kalmisto - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan defending well as Kalmisto loads up on a big left hand.
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalmisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kalmisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalmisto has time to react.
Logan misses with a hook.
And Kalmisto responds with a good body kick, but Logan manages to step out the way in time.
Nice jab there from Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalmisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto.
Nice straight punches there by Kalmisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalmisto.
Kalmisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalmisto walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Logan.
Kalmisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Kalmisto lands.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Kalmisto misses with a right hand
and Kalmisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalmisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Logan is out of range.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan jabs Kalmisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto misses the jab.
Kalmisto cracks Logan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalmisto throws a low kick but Logan avoids it.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kalmisto throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalmisto.
Logan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Logan works Kalmisto's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Kalmisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Logan scores with a hook to the body. Kalmisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalmisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Logan misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Logan missing with a left hand there. Kalmisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalmisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Logan misses with a leg kick.
Kalmisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan is looking to slow Kalmisto down with leg kicks.
Kalmisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Kalmisto with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalmisto throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range. #T4#
Kalmisto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Logan will feel that in the morning.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses
and Logan counters with a three punch combo that has Kalmisto backing up. Kalmisto nods at Logan to acknowledge the strikes.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot.
Kalmisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Kalmisto feints a counter leg kick.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Logan.
Kalmisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Logan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Logan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Kalmisto.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Kalmisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Kalmisto scores with a nice right hand.
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 Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kalmisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankie Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalmisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalmisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Kalmisto there.
Kalmisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Logan lands with a cross.
Kalmisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Kalmisto looks for the body kick but Logan 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kalmisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Logan - just one landing. #T1#
Kalmisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalmisto misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Kalmisto tries to move into range but Logan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto thows a body kick. Logan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Logan lands a head kick. Kalmisto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalmisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Logan stuns Kalmisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Logan throws an off balance right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a nice leg kick.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalmisto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Kalmisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan with a jab.
Kalmisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalmisto misses with a body kick.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalmisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Logan.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Kalmisto slips the punch.
Kalmisto takes one to the side of the head.
Logan is looking to chop away at Kalmisto's legs.
Kalmisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Logan.
Kalmisto scores with a push kick.#T3#
Logan connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Kalmisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalmisto moves away.
Kalmisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Logan 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 Kalmisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalmisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kalmisto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Logan will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalmisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Kalmisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto tries to work over Logan's front leg with a kick but Logan checks it.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Logan.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Logan lands an overhand right.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalmisto takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalmisto.
Logan works Kalmisto's body with a nice hook.
Logan thuds a left hand into Kalmisto's body.
Logan misses with a low kick as Kalmisto jumps back.
Kalmisto throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Logan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kalmisto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Logan has got the better of the exchanges.
Kalmisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Logan 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!

Frankie Logan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 175: Thibbs Jr v Le Franc     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1#
Kalmisto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pandens takes a step back to recover.
Pandens lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalmisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses.
Pandens lands with a cross.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Pandens.
Pandens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Pandens. No joy for Kalmisto on that attempt.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.
Kalmisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalmisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Pandens 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.
Pandens throws a push kick but Kalmisto slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalmisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pandens walks into a jab.
Kalmisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalmisto cracks Pandens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Kalmisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalmisto digs a good hook to Pandens's body.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandens.
Kalmisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandens.
Azriel Pandens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalmisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pandens at a distance.
Kalmisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandens.
Pandens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Kalmisto slips the punch.
Pandens with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Kalmisto catches Pandens right on the button with a cross.
Kalmisto moves in looking to clinch but Pandens pushes him off.
Pandens blocks a head kick by Kalmisto.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandens misses with a hook. Kalmisto ducked under it nicely.
Pandens tries to land a front kick but Kalmisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalmisto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kalmisto with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Pandens is looking to slow Kalmisto down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Pandens misses.
Pandens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandens throws a body punch but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto throws out a leg kick but Pandens moves out of range and Kalmisto only half commits.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandens.
Pandens throws out a counter right but Kalmisto avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Pandens moved out of range.
Pandens lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalmisto closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Kalmisto drives through and clinches with Pandens against the cage.
Pandens tries a body shot but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pandens misses with a body punch.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Pandens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandens takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Pandens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalmisto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.
Kalmisto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pandens checks a leg kick nicely.
Kalmisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalmisto misses with a double jab
and Pandens counters with a left to the body.
Pandens misses with a kick to the body.
Pandens keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalmisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Pandens off the cage and back into range.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.#T4#
Kalmisto lands with a straight right. Pandens didn't see that one coming.
Pandens lands a right hook to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto lands with a slapping head kick.
Kalmisto looks for the body kick but Pandens saw that one coming.
Pandens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pandens counters with a thumping low kick.
Pandens lands with a kick to the temple. Kalmisto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pandens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pandens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pandens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pandens connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azriel Pandens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kalmisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalmisto is out of range.
We've been told by Kalmisto's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pandens counter with a right hand.
Pandens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalmisto blocks a head kick by Pandens. #CL#
Kalmisto clinches up with Pandens and pushes him back against the cage.
Pandens struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalmisto controls his hands. #BC2#
Pandens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalmisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pandens doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Kalmisto as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.
Pandens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandens throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pandens takes one on the button.
Pandens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalmisto.
Pandens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandens slips a straight right by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Pandens.
Pandens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pandens takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Pandens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kalmisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalmisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalmisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kalmisto closes the distance and pushes Pandens back into the cage.
Pandens looking to stall. #BC2#
Pandens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Kalmisto does no damage.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalmisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the body.
Kalmisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandens manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto misses with a leg kick.
Pandens takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Kalmisto misses.
Pandens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pandens throws a push kick but Kalmisto slaps the foot to one side.
Kalmisto is looking to clinch.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
Pandens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalmisto is looking to clinch.
Pandens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Kalmisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pandens slips under a jab from Kalmisto.
Pandens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalmisto's hands.
Kalmisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pandens looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Pandens throws a hook but Kalmisto avoids it easily.
Pandens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalmisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandens.
Kalmisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalmisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pandens throws a sloppy head kick and Kalmisto moves out of range easily.
Kalmisto tests Pandens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandens throws the kick towards the body but Kalmisto avoids it.#T4#
Pandens with the inside leg kick.
Pandens throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto looks for the body kick but Pandens saw that one coming.
Pandens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws the kick towards the body but Pandens avoids it.
Kalmisto motions for Pandens to come forward. Kalmisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto backing away here, and Pandens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandens circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalmisto swings for the body but Pandens moves out of range.
Pandens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalmisto. Kalmisto obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalmisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalmisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandens.
Pandens throws a chopping leg kick but Kalmisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pandens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalmisto.
Pandens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalmisto throws a sloppy head kick
letting Pandens counter with a right hand.
Pandens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalmisto momentarily.
Pandens tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandens throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kalmisto checks a leg kick.
Pandens throws a lazy head kick
and Kalmisto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pandens really felt that one!
Kalmisto 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pandens swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kalmisto has managed to clinch. #T1#
Pandens misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
Pandens misses with some punches.
Kalmisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Pandens. #BC2#
Pandens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pandens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto stalks Pandens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pandens's face. Pandens staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pandens keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalmisto cracks Pandens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apophis Kalmisto is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Kalmisto misses.
Kalmisto throws out a loose jab but Pandens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Kalmisto jabs Pandens right on the nose. Pandens blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandens stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalmisto. Kalmisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Pandens misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pandens dodges the punch combination from Kalmisto.
Pandens throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalmisto tries to work over Pandens's front leg with a kick but Pandens checks it.
Pandens checks a low kick from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandens counters with a nice body kick.
Kalmisto misses with a combination
and Pandens counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Pandens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pandens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPandens.
Pandens connects with a jab.
Pandens connects with a looping right hand.
Pandens moves away from the strike by Kalmisto.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandens connects with a high kick.
Pandens misses with a double jab.
Kalmisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalmisto wants to land a leg kick but Pandens is out of range.
Kalmisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandens with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto misses with a double jab. #T4#
Pandens connects with a leg kick.
Pandens slips a jab from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalmisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pandens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Kalmisto misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandens misses the target.
Good work by Kalmisto as he checks the leg kick.
Pandens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalmisto at a distance.
Pandens walks into a stiff left hand from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to clinch there but Pandens circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azriel Pandens.
I think Pandens 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Apophis Kalmisto!

Apophis Kalmisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2     
Date:   Oct 07, 2023
#R1##CL#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
A short left from Azevedo Souza.
A hook to the body from Azevedo Souza.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalmisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Kalmisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azevedo Souza's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalmisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalmisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azevedo Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kalmisto trying to land knees to the body.
Azevedo Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza pulls Kalmisto into guard.
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.
Kalmisto passes Azevedo Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kalmisto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Azevedo Souza reverses the position - he's now on top in Kalmisto's guard. #T1#
Kalmisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azevedo Souza is one step ahead there.
Kalmisto wants to hit a sweep here but Azevedo Souza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalmisto there!
Kalmisto gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalmisto sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Kalmisto defends it.
Azevedo Souza uses his free foot to push down on Kalmisto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalmisto. #T2#
Kalmisto regains half guard.
Kalmisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but Kalmisto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azevedo Souza to get the leverage.
Azevedo Souza is looking to take a break and control but Kalmisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kalmisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kalmisto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Azevedo Souza is pushing down on Kalmisto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kalmisto is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalmisto tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Kalmisto is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kalmisto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kalmisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalmisto manages to get to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Kalmisto looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza defends easily.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Kalmisto.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kalmisto throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Azevedo Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalmisto defends well and Azevedo Souza ends up having to push Kalmisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kalmisto.
Azevedo Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azevedo Souza lands with a nice combination. Kalmisto backs away looking to recover.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Kalmisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azevedo Souza.
Nice straight punches there by Azevedo Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azevedo Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Kalmisto fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Kalmisto keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Kalmisto wants to sweep here but Azevedo Souza controlling him for the moment.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Kalmisto is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza content to stall in guard here.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalmisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azevedo Souza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalmisto looking to pass the guard.
Kalmisto is pushing down on Azevedo Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azevedo Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalmisto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalmisto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kalmisto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Azevedo Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to hold on but Kalmisto pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Kalmisto misses with a head shot.
Azevedo Souza tries to hold on but Kalmisto pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kalmisto is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Azevedo Souza is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apophis Kalmisto!
An out of breath Apophis Kalmisto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1#
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Kalmisto has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Kalmisto lands a nice uppercut.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
Kalmisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu. #BC2#
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmisto is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#T1#
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veainu lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
A low kick lands for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Jab from Veainu.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kalmisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalmisto cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalmisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Kalmisto's defenses. #T2#
Veainu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalmisto blocks a jab.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu throws the left hand but Kalmisto avoids the punch easily.
Kalmisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu cracks Kalmisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Kalmisto misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a thumping low kick.
Veainu takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Veainu misses the jab.
It looked like Kalmisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalmisto dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
Kalmisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kalmisto.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kalmisto with a body shot.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Kalmisto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalmisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalmisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kalmisto connects with a jab.
Kalmisto tries to land a leg kick but Veainu saw it coming and moves away.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalmisto tried to counter with a leg kick but Veainu avoided it.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalmisto misses with a head kick.
Kalmisto lunges at Veainu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veainu's hand.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalmisto.
Nice shot lands for Kalmisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Kalmisto throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kalmisto tries to move into range but Veainu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Veainu circles away.
Kalmisto lands a jab.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick as Veainu jumps back.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Kalmisto avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Veainu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Kalmisto misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kalmisto drives through and clinches with Veainu against the cage. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu takes a shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu connects with a jab.
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Kalmisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Veainu.
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Kalmisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#CL2#
Veainu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Veainu staying out of range there.#T2#
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
Veainu slips a straight right by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto is looking to land body kicks.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Kalmisto throws a chopping leg kick but Veainu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.
Kalmisto thows a leg kick but Veainu checks it
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu throws a jab when Kalmisto was well out of range.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Kalmisto misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu looks to land a combination. Kalmisto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Kalmisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Apophis Kalmisto has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalmisto misses with the combination.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kalmisto lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalmisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu. #T4##CL#
Kalmisto clinches with his opponent.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto lands a nice uppercut.
Kalmisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kalmisto tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu avoiding damage as Kalmisto throws knees to the body.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Kalmisto slips the punch.
Kalmisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalmisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Siale Veainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalmisto.
Veainu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalmisto misses the jab.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Kalmisto's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veainu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto connects with a looping right hand.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Veainu slips a straight right by Kalmisto.#T1#
Kalmisto tries to clinch up.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
Kalmisto lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu connects with a body shot.
Kalmisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu lands with a right hand.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalmisto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kalmisto darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siale Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kalmisto presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Kalmisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto prevents a body shot from Veainu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Kalmisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu digs a right hand into Kalmisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalmisto's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu presses Kalmisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu throws out a powerful jab.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kalmisto with a body shot.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalmisto at a distance.
Kalmisto misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Kalmisto closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Kalmisto moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Kalmisto moves away and avoids it.
Kalmisto throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalmisto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalmisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalmisto's hands.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Kalmisto tries to score with a low kick but Veainu moves his leg out of the way.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Kalmisto moved out of range.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Siale Veainu.
I've got Veainu 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!

 

Event: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Haudegen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalmisto looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haudegen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haudegen scores with a hook to the body. Kalmisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalmisto missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalmisto misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto counters with a good, hard body kick but Haudegen shrugs it off.
Kalmisto thuds his shin into the meat of Haudegen's side.
Kalmisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen thuds his right hand into Kalmisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Kalmisto moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen throws a shot to the body.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Kalmisto.#CUT2#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen misses with a shot to the body
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haudegen misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Haudegen dips to his left and cracks Kalmisto with an uppercut!
Haudegen lands a slapping body shot.
Haudegen fails to land the takedown.
Haudegen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalmisto in his tracks.
Kalmisto throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Haudegen with a series of wild strikes but Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
A big left from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Haudegen. Beautiful body shot.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalmisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haudegen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalmisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haudegen digs a good hook to Kalmisto's body.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haudegen dodges the punch combination from Kalmisto. #T3#
Kalmisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalmisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Haudegen scores with a four punch combination!
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Haudegen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
Haudegen connects with a body shot.#CL#
Haudegen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kalmisto throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
A head punch on the inside from Kalmisto fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kalmisto fails to land. #BC#
Haudegen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up.
Haudegen lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haudegen connects with a looping right hand.
Haudegen takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Kalmisto wants to counter with a clinch but Haudegen pushes him away.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Haudegen strikes.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
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 Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kalmisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Haudegen circles away.
Haudegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haudegen lands a nice shot to the body.
Haudegen cracks Kalmisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haudegen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Haudegen sets himself, and Kalmisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Haudegen avoids it this time.
Haudegen throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but Kalmisto shows good takedown defense.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalmisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haudegen is able to avoid easily.
Kalmisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalmisto counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Haudegen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalmisto's hands.
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Kalmisto.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kalmisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haudegen at a distance.
Haudegen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haudegen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalmisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haudegen at a distance.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.#T2#
Haudegen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalmisto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svalbard Haudegen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalmisto misses with a body kick.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen misses with a body punch
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haudegen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kalmisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haudegen.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haudegen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kalmisto clinches up against the cage.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Haudegen. #T3##BC#
Haudegen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Kalmisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalmisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Kalmisto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haudegen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haudegen lands a right hook to the body.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.
Kalmisto misses the jab.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Kalmisto is quick to defend against it.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kalmisto sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Haudegen avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalmisto circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Haudegen misses with a two punch combination.
Kalmisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Kalmisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalmisto there as he acknowledges the 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!
Nice uppercut there from Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haudegen fails to land with a series of punches.
Haudegen swings for the body but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen swings for the body but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Haudegen blocks it well.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalmisto. #TD#
Haudegen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haudegen blocks a leg kick.
Haudegen scores with a hook to the body. Kalmisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Kalmisto avoids it well and moves away.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto moves away from the strike by Haudegen.
It seemed like Kalmisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto misses with a looping left.
Kalmisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haudegen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kalmisto to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Svalbard Haudegen's cut is getting worse.
Haudegen digs a good hook to Kalmisto's body. #T1#
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Haudegen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen lunges at Kalmisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalmisto's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haudegen checks a leg kick.
Haudegen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Haudegen swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Haudegen finds it's way through Kalmisto's defenses.
Kalmisto is looking to clinch.
Kalmisto is looking to chop away at Haudegen's legs.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Haudegen lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Kalmisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kalmisto lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Haudegen blocks the elbow strike.
Kalmisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut.
Kalmisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Kalmisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto. #T3#
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Kalmisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Haudegen works on Kalmisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Haudegen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haudegen avoids it.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kalmisto on the inside. #T4#
Haudegen tries to throw a body punch but Kalmisto avoids it by throwing Haudegen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalmisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws a head punch that misses.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with a knee strike.
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apophis Kalmisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haudegen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svalbard Haudegen!

Our winner, Svalbard Haudegen, 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 272     
Date:   Aug 04, 2023
#R1#
Kalmisto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koivisto takes a step back to recover.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but Koivisto moved away.
Koivisto misses with a right hand
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto scores with a punch to the head.
Koivisto sizes up Kalmisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalmisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto misses with the body kick
enabling Kalmisto to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Kalmisto's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koivisto lands the left hand.
A jab from Koivisto finds it's way through Kalmisto's defenses.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalmisto wants to slow Koivisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Koivisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koivisto takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto 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.
Koivisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Kalmisto.#T1#
Kalmisto thuds his right hand into Koivisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koivisto takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Koivisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalmisto. Kalmisto obviously looking to wear him down.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalmisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Kalmisto slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Kalmisto is out of range.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalmisto missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Kalmisto avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koivisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koivisto sizes up Kalmisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Koivisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalmisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koivisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Koivisto.
Kalmisto scores with a body shot.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a hook
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalmisto walks into a jab.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Kalmisto ducked under it nicely.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalmisto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koivisto manages to circle out of the way.
Kalmisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koivisto checks it well.
Kalmisto is looking to score with low kicks.
Koivisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalmisto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koivisto lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Kalmisto throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Kalmisto moved out of range.
Kalmisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Kalmisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalmisto tries to clinch there but Koivisto circles away.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalmisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koivisto throws a hook but Kalmisto avoids it easily.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koivisto digs a good hook to Kalmisto's body.
Koivisto connects with a crisp jab.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Koivisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kalmisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice defenses there by Koivisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Kalmisto saw that one coming.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Jab from Koivisto.
Kalmisto scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Koivisto throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koivisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Koivisto 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#
Koivisto connects with a jab.
Koivisto lands with a nice combination. Kalmisto backs away looking to recover.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalmisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalmisto throws a wild body kick that Koivisto sees coming a mile off.
Koivisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalmisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalmisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalmisto.
Koivisto stuns Kalmisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koivisto scores with a nice strike.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto throws a leg kick that misses.
Koivisto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koivisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koivisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Koivisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalmisto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Kalmisto saw that one coming.
Kalmisto connects with a right hand. Koivisto shakes it off.
Kalmisto takes one on the button.
Kalmisto works Koivisto's body with a nice hook.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto tries to work over Kalmisto's front leg with a kick but Kalmisto checks it.
Kalmisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that Koivisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Koivisto also avoids with ease.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koivisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koivisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Kalmisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Kalmisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalmisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Kalmisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koivisto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalmisto.
Koivisto lands the left hand.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalmisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalmisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Koivisto lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalmisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalmisto cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Koivisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koivisto cracks Kalmisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koivisto slips under a jab from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalmisto lands with a nice body punch.
Koivisto connects with a body shot that sends Kalmisto's belly button to the back.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Kalmisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalmisto misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.#T4#
Kalmisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Koivisto misses.
Kalmisto scores with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koivisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Koivisto misses with a hook.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalmisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto throws out a powerful jab.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Kalmisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Koivisto 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kalmisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Kalmisto's shoulder, as Kalmisto tries to avoid the shot.
Koivisto throws a leg kick
and Kalmisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Kalmisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
As Koivisto backs away, Kalmisto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Koivisto misses the jab.
Kalmisto walks into a jab.
Kalmisto cracks a nice hook into Koivisto's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kalmisto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range and Kalmisto settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Koivisto blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalmisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Koivisto punishes Kalmisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalmisto wants to land a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Kalmisto avoids it with no problem.
Koivisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalmisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Koivisto. Beautiful body shot.
Kalmisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalmisto 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 Koivisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koivisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Koivisto.
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalmisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Koivisto's head.
Kalmisto missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koivisto jabs Kalmisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick lands for Kalmisto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto lands with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalmisto's head.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalmisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalmisto misses the target.
Koivisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koivisto slips under a jab from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Koivisto swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kalmisto counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kalmisto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kalmisto throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Koivisto throws a right hand that Kalmisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalmisto also avoids with ease.#T3#
Kalmisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Kalmisto sends Koivisto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kalmisto is motioning to the referee to let Koivisto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Koivisto is rocked!
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalmisto finish him?
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Kalmisto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koivisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Koivisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koivisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.#KD#
Kalmisto cracks Koivisto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalmisto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Koivisto to stand back up!
Koivisto drops his hands momentarily. Kalmisto doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Koivisto staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Koivisto doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apophis Kalmisto!
Apophis Kalmisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 267     
Date:   Jul 12, 2023
#R1#
Kalmisto misses with a few strikes there.
Alderidge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but Alderidge moved away.
Alderidge swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick as Alderidge jumps back.
Kalmisto throws a one two combo.
Alderidge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alderidge.
Kalmisto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderidge misses with a jab to the body
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderidge connects with a jab.
A low kick from Kalmisto is predictable there
and Alderidge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Kalmisto misses with the combination.
Alderidge is looking to chop away at Kalmisto's legs.
Kalmisto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Alderidge there.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Alderidge.
Kalmisto scores with a jab. Alderidge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalmisto moves forwards but Alderidge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alderidge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alderidge throws a front kick aimed at Kalmisto's knee but Kalmisto avoids it well. #T2#
Alderidge connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalmisto. Kalmisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalmisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalmisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alderidge throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalmisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Alderidge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalmisto.
Alderidge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alderidge lands with a straight right. Kalmisto didn't see that one coming.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the head.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderidge cracks Kalmisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalmisto cracks Alderidge with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3##TD2#
Kalmisto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alderidge won't allow Kalmisto to pass to mount.
Kalmisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alderidge trying to control here.
Kalmisto trying to pass the guard but Alderidge defending well. #SUB2#
Kalmisto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alderidge is just riding it out for now. Kalmisto eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Alderidge trying to control but Kalmisto postures up.
Alderidge wants to get back to full guard.
Alderidge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kalmisto is looking to advance position but Alderidge won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Kalmisto throws a low kick, looking for Alderidge's leg but Alderidge calmly moves out of range.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut. Alderidge saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalmisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Alderidge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge throws an off balance right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge scores with a kick to the body.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalmisto feints a jab promting Alderidge to slip. Kalmisto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alderidge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalmisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alderidge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alderidge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alderidge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alderidge misses with a looping left.
Alderidge cracks Kalmisto with a good jab.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Alderidge avoids it easily.
Alderidge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alderidge is looking to counter the offense by Kalmisto and move into the clinch.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Kalmisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Alderidge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalmisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alderidge as he jumps to the side.
Alderidge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alderidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalmisto misses with a jab to the body
and Alderidge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alderidge punishes Kalmisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalmisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alderidge can pounce on him.
Kalmisto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Kalmisto misses #CL#
and Alderidge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Kalmisto prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge dodges an elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalmisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Kalmisto is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Alderidge fails to land.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalmisto avoids the damage to the body.
Kalmisto blocking some punches.
Alderidge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge working aggressively here.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch.
Kalmisto misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Kalmisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge misses with the head strike.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalmisto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge.
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kalmisto avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Ranger Alderidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto pushes Alderidge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Kalmisto controls the action.
Alderidge misses with a knee strike.
Kalmisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kalmisto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alderidge counters with a thumping low kick.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalmisto. That's going to slow Alderidge down.
Kalmisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalmisto connects with a right hand. Alderidge shakes it off.
Alderidge throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalmisto fails with the takedown
and Alderidge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick which misses Alderidge's front leg but catches the back leg as Alderidge tries to avoid it.
Alderidge blocks a leg kick.
Alderidge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalmisto at a distance. #T1#
Alderidge moves out of range of the leg kick from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alderidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalmisto throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Kalmisto tries to get set, Alderidge tries to push him back and clinch up but Kalmisto manages to avoid the attempt.
Kalmisto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range and Kalmisto settles back down.
Alderidge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kalmisto manages to circle out of the way.
Kalmisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alderidge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalmisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Kalmisto scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Alderidge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike.
Kalmisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalmistos head. #T2#
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alderidge fails to land.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Kalmisto blocks it.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalmisto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Alderidge.
Kalmisto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderidge tries to work over Kalmisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalmisto.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Kalmisto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kalmisto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Kalmisto keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alderidge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalmisto keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alderidge passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alderidge winds up and cracks Kalmisto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge trying to control the action but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
Alderidge is nestled in close to Kalmisto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kalmisto tries to get to full guard but Alderidge has control of the leg.
Alderidge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kalmisto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alderidge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alderidge working the head and body with strikes.

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 Ranger Alderidge.
I think Alderidge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!

After winning the bout, Ranger Alderidge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 264     
Date:   Jun 30, 2023
#R1#
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalmisto cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalmisto blocks the body kick.
Kalmisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River thumps Kalmisto with a low kick.
River throws out a leg kick but Kalmisto moves out of range and River only half commits.
Kalmisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kalmisto throws a lazy body kick
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto checks the leg kick.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the body.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River misses with a straight right.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Kalmisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Kalmisto drops River with a left right combo! Kalmisto follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#River is rocked!
River prevents Kalmisto from improving position. #T1#
Kalmisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kalmisto advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Kalmisto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now River is on top in guard.
Kalmisto wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Kalmisto working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
River is looking to stand up but Kalmisto won't let him.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Kalmisto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalmisto 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.#SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily. #SUB2#
Kalmisto has his feet on River's thighs here. He's pushed River off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! River screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apophis Kalmisto!
Apophis Kalmisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 257     
Date:   Jun 02, 2023
#R1#
Kalmisto closes the distance but Rain moves to the side
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Rain clinches.
Still in the clinch, Kalmisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rain. #BC#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto blocks a head kick by Rain. #CL#
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
Kalmisto tries to pull guard but Rain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kalmisto jumps into guard, dragging Rain to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalmisto controls Rain momentarily but Rain frees himself.
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalmisto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rain trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalmisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalmisto pulls Rain in close to prevent any damage.
Kalmisto 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalmisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rain is working hard here to advance position.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalmisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalmisto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalmisto 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.#SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rain being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rain passes into side control. #T3#
Kalmisto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalmisto is not content to let Rain control the position.
Kalmisto prevents Rain from moving into mount. #SUB#
Rain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rain is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kalmisto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalmisto is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kalmisto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kalmisto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Rain seems to be working for a kimura but Kalmisto defends the submission attempt.
Rain is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalmisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalmisto is looking to improve his position.
Kalmisto 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.#SUB#
Kalmisto is defending against the submission attempts here by Rain.
Kalmisto works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Kalmisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalmisto avoided it.
Rain connects with a looping right hand.
Kalmisto throws a sloppy head kick
and Rain counters with an outside leg kick.
Kalmisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain throws a head kick but Kalmisto moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kalmisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Kalmisto shoots in and gets a takedown into Rain's guard.
Kalmisto trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
Rain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rain controlling Kalmisto's posture.
Apophis Kalmisto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rain has his foot on Kalmisto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalmisto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalmisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalmisto sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Rain looking for a guillotine here but Kalmisto defends easily.
Kalmisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kalmisto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalmisto's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalmisto defends well.
Rain looking to control.
Kalmisto wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Kalmisto pushing down on Rain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rain wants to control but Kalmisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kalmisto stalling. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kalmisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Rain is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kalmisto is tapping! Great win for Rain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). White Rain!
White Rain thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 252     
Date:   May 12, 2023
#R1#
Orsic throws a nice looking combination but Kalmisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Kalmisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsic throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto jabs at Orsic's body.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Orsic strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kalmisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalmisto misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic jabs Kalmisto right on the nose. Kalmisto blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Orsic misses.
Kalmisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsic misses with a hook. Kalmisto ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic slips a straight right by Kalmisto.
Orsic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Orsic defending well as Kalmisto loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic throws a big counter combination but Kalmisto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Orsic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsic. That snapped Kalmisto's head back.
Orsic needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
Orsic walks into a left hand.
Kalmisto connects with a right hand. Orsic shakes it off.#CL#
Orsic closes the distance and pushes Kalmisto back into the cage.
Orsic lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalmisto lands with a light punch inside.
Orsic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kalmisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orsic.
Kalmisto with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Orsic to work.
Kalmisto tries to work over Orsic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC2#
Kalmisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orsic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orsic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Kalmisto.
Orsic is looking to counter punch.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kalmisto stuffs the takedown.
Kalmisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD2#
Kalmisto lands a left and a right that send Orsic crashing to the mat, dazed. Kalmisto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Orsic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kalmisto back to the cage. Orsic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kalmisto rushes Orsic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orsic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Orsic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kalmisto is trying to keep an underhook but Orsic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kalmisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Orsic looking for a submission but Kalmisto manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Orsic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Orsic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalmisto wants to sweep here but Orsic controlling him for the moment.
Orsic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalmisto is retaining full guard.
Orsic throws a strike but Kalmisto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kalmisto preventing the sweep. #T4#
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Kalmisto from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Orsic looking for a guillotine here but Kalmisto defends easily.
Orsic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kalmisto works the jab nicely.
Kalmisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kalmisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalmisto throws a sloppy head kick and Orsic moves out of range easily.
Orsic throws a nice looking combination but Kalmisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalmisto counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kalmisto gets a clinch.
Kalmisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orsic misses with some punches.
Kalmisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Kalmisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto looks to land a combination but Orsic avoids it well.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalmisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Orsic misses the target.#T1#
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalmisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Orsic checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Kalmisto moves into range and clinches up with Orsic.#BC2#
Kalmisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsic scores with a three punch combo!
Orsic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalmisto's hands.
Kalmisto 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.#CL#
Kalmisto tries to keep at a distance but Orsic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the head but Orsic blocks with his arms.
Kalmisto lands a shoulder strike.
Orsic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the head but Orsic blocks with his arms.
A short right from Orsic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto lands an elbow just above Orsic 's eye. #T2#
Orsic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the side of Orsic's head.
Kalmisto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Orsic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
Orsic managing to block the knees to the body from Kalmisto.
Orsic blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Kalmisto.
Orsic tries for a takedown but Kalmisto manages to get underhooks.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Orsic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalmisto.
Orsic tries to work over Kalmisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalmisto scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsic can't find room to land a body shot as Kalmisto controls the action.
Orsic lands an uppercut.#T3#
Orsic looking for a takedown.
Orsic lands a left hand.
Orsic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orsic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Orsic.
Kalmisto lands a nice elbow.
Kalmisto lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalmisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orsic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orsic lands a right hand.
Orsic is looking for a takedown.
Kalmisto blocking some punches.
Kalmisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orsic lands with a right to the head.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Orsic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic wants to stall.
Kalmisto misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Orsic misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsic avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Orsic avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orsic throws a head punch that misses.
Orsic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orsic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kalmisto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Orsic stalling the fight.
Kalmisto lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orsic can't find room to land a body shot as Kalmisto controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsic tries a body shot but Kalmisto blocks it.
Orsic tries to throw a body punch but Kalmisto avoids it by throwing Orsic back against the cage.
Kalmisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Orsic.
A short right from Kalmisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apophis Kalmisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Orsic with a series of wild strikes but Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orsic keeps the fight on the outside.
Orsic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a jab-cross combination.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsic checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Kalmisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kalmisto crunches a lovely knee into Orsic's ribcage.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Orsic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the side of Orsic's head.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Orsic.
Kalmisto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Orsic fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Kalmisto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsic.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the head.
Orsic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kalmisto breaks from the clinch.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalmisto.
Orsic lands a right hook to the body.
Orsic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orsic darts in trying to clinch
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsic throws a combination. Kalmisto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kalmisto looks to move away, Orsic throws a big counter combo but Kalmisto just gets out of the way.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto closes the distance but Orsic moves to the side
and Orsic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsic lands the left hand.
Orsic scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Orsic.#TD#
Orsic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kalmisto's guard.
Orsic advances to half guard.
Kalmisto wants to sweep but Orsic has passed to side control!#SUB#
Orsic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orsic is working Kalmisto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orsic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kalmisto to see if he's OK.
Kalmisto 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.#SUB#
Orsic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Orsic is trying to get an arm triangle but Kalmisto is defending well.
Kalmisto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orsic off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Orsic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kalmisto's arms. #SUB2#
Orsic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
Orsic tries to break free. #SUB2#
Kalmisto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Orsic is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Apophis Kalmisto!
Our winner, Apophis Kalmisto, 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 245     
Date:   Apr 14, 2023
#R1#
Kalmisto throws a shot from downtown. Mediocre moves away and avoids it.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Kalmisto checks it.
Kalmisto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalmisto misses with a double jab.
Kalmisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mediocre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mediocre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mediocre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kalmisto checks a leg kick.
Mediocre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalmisto moves away.
A good leg kick by Mediocre.
Mediocre keeps Kalmisto at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a hook.
Kalmisto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mediocre's sensitive parts.
Kalmisto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mediocre tries to avoid it but Kalmisto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mediocre to the ground. Mediocre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Mediocre.
Mediocre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mediocre is looking to counter 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!
Mediocre thuds a left hand into Kalmisto's body.
Kalmisto looks for the body kick but Mediocre saw that one coming.
Mediocre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kalmisto just manages to avoid it.
Mediocre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mediocre throws a body shot but no joy.
Mediocre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mediocre just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Mediocre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalmisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Mediocre.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mediocre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mediocre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalmisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mediocre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mediocre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalmisto's head.
Mediocre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mediocre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalmisto scores with a jab. Mediocre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalmisto throws the left hand but Mediocre avoids the punch easily.
Mediocre tried to score with a low kick but Kalmisto checks it.
Kalmisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mediocre.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mediocre. That's going to slow Kalmisto down.
Kalmisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mediocre.
Mediocre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mediocre looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.#T2#
Mediocre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
It appears Mediocre was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mediocre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mediocre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalmisto has time to react.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mister Mediocre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mediocre thumps Kalmisto with a low kick.
Kalmisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Mediocre avoids it easily.
Mediocre loads up on a big right hand but Kalmisto slips the punch.
Mediocre blocks a low kick nicely.
Mediocre lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalmisto's head.
Mediocre throws a nice looking combination but Kalmisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Mediocre misses the target.
Mediocre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalmisto moves away.
Mediocre scores with a jab. Kalmisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mediocre throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalmisto tries to land a front kick but Mediocre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalmisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mediocre tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalmisto avoided it.
A slow jab from Mediocre misses its intended target.
Mediocre scores with a hook.#T3#
Mediocre lands a nice shot that snaps Kalmisto's head back.
Kalmisto swings for the body but Mediocre moves out of range.
Mediocre keeps Kalmisto at a distance using the push kick.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a leg kick which misses Kalmisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalmisto tries to avoid it.
Kalmisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalmisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mediocre misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto connects with a jab.
Mediocre cracks Kalmisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Mediocre with a series of wild strikes but Mediocre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Mediocre. That snapped Kalmisto's head back.
Kalmisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mediocre.
Mediocre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalmisto throws out the jab.
Kalmisto misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto keeps Mediocre at a distance using the push kick.
Mediocre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mediocre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalmisto.
Kalmisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mediocre looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.#T4#
Kalmisto lands with a hook. Mediocre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kalmisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mediocre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalmisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mediocre cracks Kalmisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mediocre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalmisto scores with a hook to the body. Mediocre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mediocre swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalmisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mediocre lands the left hand.
Kalmisto is looking to slow Mediocre down with leg kicks.
Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a leg kick
and Kalmisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalmisto misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalmisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mediocre doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Mediocre.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but Mediocre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mediocre lands with a cross.
Kalmisto connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kalmisto throws a hook to the side of Mediocre's head but Mediocre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mediocre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalmisto blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mediocre.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalmisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalmisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mediocre.
Mediocre looks to throw the jab but Kalmisto is out of range.
Mediocre's corner calls for a 1-2. Mediocre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the side of Mediocre's head but Mediocre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Kalmisto.
Mediocre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalmisto checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalmisto! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalmisto blocks the leg kick.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
A good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Mediocre throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mediocre connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalmisto cracks Mediocre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Kalmisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalmisto.#T1#
Kalmisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalmisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good exchange - Mediocre coming out on top.
Kalmisto with a hook.
Mediocre moves out of range of the leg kick from Kalmisto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalmisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Mediocre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kalmisto motions for Mediocre to come forward. Kalmisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Kalmisto.
Mister Mediocre is winning the standup battle so far.
Mediocre lands a front kick.
Kalmisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Mediocre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mediocre connects with a solid leg kick.
Mediocre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mediocre cracks a nice hook into Kalmisto's ribs.
Mediocre throws a body kick that misses
and Mediocre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mediocre catches Kalmisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalmisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mediocre throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Mediocre.#T2#
Kalmisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mediocre is looking to slow Kalmisto down with leg kicks.
Mediocre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mediocre's head backwards.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Mediocre moves out of range.
Kalmisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mediocre scores with a leg kick.
Kalmisto jabs at Mediocre's body.
Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mediocre.
Kalmisto tried to score with a low kick but Mediocre checks it.
Kalmisto thuds a left hand into Mediocre's body.
Mediocre throws an overhand right that lands on Kalmisto's shoulder, as Kalmisto tries to avoid the shot.
Kalmisto cracks Mediocre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mediocre dodges the punch combination from Kalmisto.
Mediocre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mediocre dodges the punch combination from Kalmisto.
Mediocre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalmisto momentarily. #T3#
Kalmisto checks the leg kick.
Kalmisto blocks a jab.
Mediocre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mediocre scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses.
Mediocre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Kalmisto avoids it.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Mediocre.
Mediocre scores with a hook.
Mediocre lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Mediocre misses its intended target.
Kalmisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mediocre misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Kalmisto.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick.
Mediocre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Kalmisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mediocre misses with a low kick as Kalmisto jumps back.
Mediocre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kalmisto will feel that in the morning.
Kalmisto cracks Mediocre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses.
Mediocre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalmisto has time to react.
A big right from Mediocre misses.
A jab from Mediocre misses.
Mediocre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalmisto.
Mediocre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danga de danga de dang - Kalmisto scores with a four punch combination!
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mediocre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalmisto 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Kalmisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mediocre slips a straight right by Kalmisto.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Kalmisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalmisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mediocre scoring well with a low kick there.
Mediocre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.
A leg kick checked by Kalmisto.
Mediocre throws out a loose jab but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.
Kalmisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mediocre at a distance.
The fighters circling - Kalmisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Mediocre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalmisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mediocre connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Mediocre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Kalmisto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kalmisto feints a counter leg kick.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
Mediocre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kalmisto just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Mediocre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Mediocre moved out of range.#T1#
Kalmisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Mediocre misses
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Mediocre misses with a looping left.
Kalmisto motions for Mediocre to come forward. Kalmisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mediocre catches Kalmisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mediocre scores with a nice body kick.
Mediocre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalmisto is out of range and Mediocre settles back down.
Kalmisto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a wild combination.
Kalmisto dives in for a single leg takedown but Mediocre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mediocre half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mediocre scores with a hook.
Mediocre misses with a body kick.
Kalmisto checks a low kick from Mediocre.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Kalmisto moves out of range easily.
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mediocre.
Nice defenses there by Mediocre.
Kalmisto misses with the body kick
and Mediocre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mediocre loads up on a big right hand but Kalmisto slips the punch.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mediocre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mediocre's corner calls for a 1-2. Mediocre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalmisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mediocre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalmisto.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mediocre.
Mediocre checks a low kick from Kalmisto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mediocre.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mediocre, as that shot connected.
Mediocre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalmisto throws out a loose jab but Mediocre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mediocre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalmisto throws a jab when Mediocre was well out of range.
Mediocre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kalmisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mediocre.
Mediocre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mediocre slips a straight right by Kalmisto.
Mediocre is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mediocre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mediocre throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Mediocre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Kalmisto misses its intended target.
Mediocre tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalmisto avoided it.
Kalmisto tries to work over Mediocre's front leg with a kick but Mediocre checks it.
Kalmisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mediocre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalmisto is out of range.
Kalmisto misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mediocre's hands.
Kalmisto 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.
Mediocre throws an overhand right that lands on Kalmisto's shoulder, as Kalmisto tries to avoid the shot.
Kalmisto throws a sloppy head kick and Mediocre moves out of range easily.
Mediocre connects with the punch.
Mediocre misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Kalmisto misses its intended target.
Mediocre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mediocre half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Kalmisto connects with a jab.
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!
Mediocre throws a low kick, looking for Kalmisto's leg but Kalmisto calmly moves out of range.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Mediocre misses the target.
Kalmisto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mediocre. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Kalmisto misses its intended target.
Mediocre misses with a hook. Kalmisto ducked under it nicely.
Kalmisto throws a low kick, looking for Mediocre's leg but Mediocre calmly moves out of range.
Mediocre tests Kalmisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mediocre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalmisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mediocre. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mediocre lands with a shot to the body.
Kalmisto goes for a double leg but Mediocre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mediocre continues to drive forward.
Mediocre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mediocre lands with a hook. Kalmisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mediocre wants to land a leg kick but Kalmisto is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Mediocre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mediocre 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Mediocre!

After winning the bout, Mister Mediocre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 240     
Date:   Mar 22, 2023
#R1#
Lentz throws a good cross that connects.
Kalmisto drops his hands momentarily and Lentz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lentz. #TD2#
Lentz gets caught flat footed, as Kalmisto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lentz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalmisto postures up.
Lentz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalmisto is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalmisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalmisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Lentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalmisto. #SUB2#
Kalmisto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lentz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalmisto, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalmisto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lentz is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Lentz trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalmisto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lentz is defending well. Kalmisto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lentz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kalmisto celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apophis Kalmisto!
Apophis Kalmisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 235     
Date:   Mar 01, 2023
#R1#
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalmisto throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Kalmisto with a nice cross.
Jimenez takes one to the chin there.
Jimenez swings for the body but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Jimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalmisto lands with a right hand.
Kalmisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez. Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalmisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jimenez.
Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Kalmisto throws a combination that misses
and Jimenez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalmisto moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez defending well as Kalmisto loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez 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.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalmisto is able to avoid easily.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Kalmisto.
Jimenez throws a low kick but Kalmisto moves out of range easily.
Jimenez defending well as Kalmisto loads up on a big left hand.
Kalmisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Kalmisto moves out of range easily.
Kalmisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses
and Jimenez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Kalmisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalmisto's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto scores with a hook to the body. Jimenez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jimenez throws a head kick that Kalmisto semi-blocks.
Kalmisto lands a jab to Jimenez's midsection.
Kalmisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto scores with a jab.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the head.
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Kalmisto missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Kalmisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Kalmisto tries to work over Jimenez's front leg with a kick but Jimenez checks it.
Kalmisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Kalmisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Kalmisto is out of range.
Jimenez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jimenez swings for the body but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez misses with the combination. #T3##CL#
Jimenez takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalmisto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jimenez dodges an elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalmisto.
Jimenez managing to block the knees to the body from Kalmisto.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jimenez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the head.
Jimenez wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalmisto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kalmisto fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto throws a head punch that misses.
Jimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Jimenez controls his hands.
Jimenez presses Kalmisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto presses Jimenez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalmisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jimenez on the inside.
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 Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kalmisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Kalmisto gets caught flat footed, as Jimenez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalmisto keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jimenez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalmisto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jimenez has managed to get both his arms back between Kalmisto's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Jimenez has gone for a leg lock! Kalmisto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jimenez's guard.#REVB#
Jimenez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kalmisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jimenez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kalmisto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jimenez.
Kalmisto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2##SUB2#
Kalmisto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jimenez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kalmisto but great work by Jimenez.
Kalmisto is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kalmisto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jimenez trying to control the position but Kalmisto is working away. #T3#
Kalmisto stops Jimenez from passing to mount.
Kalmisto is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jimenez swings around for an armbar but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jimenez's guard.#SUB#
Jimenez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalmisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalmisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Kalmisto trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez is trying to hold Kalmisto in close to prevent damage but Kalmisto has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jimenez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalmisto throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Kalmisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the body.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalmisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Kalmisto slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Kalmisto.
Jimenez jabs at Kalmisto's body.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalmisto is looking to slow Jimenez down with leg kicks.
Jimenez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalmisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jimenez counters with a left to the body.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Jimenez walks into a left hand. #T1#
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalmisto.
A low kick from Kalmisto is predictable there
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Kalmisto tries to score with a low kick but Jimenez moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and pushes Kalmisto back into the cage.
Good body shot from Jimenez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries a body shot but Jimenez blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez.
Kalmisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalmisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Kalmisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Kalmisto avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Kalmisto blocking some punches.
Diogo Jimenez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Kalmisto lands an elbow that stopped Jimenez in his tracks for a moment.
Kalmisto lands an elbow that stopped Jimenez in his tracks for a moment.
Jimenez blocking some punches.
Kalmisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jimenez.
A short body shot lands from Jimenez as the two fighters clinch.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez jumps guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalmisto lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Diogo Jimenez has been cut.
Kalmisto lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Jimenez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez dodges an elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jimenez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalmisto prevents a body shot from Jimenez. #BC#
Jimenez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez throws a jab when Kalmisto was well out of range.
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jimenez with a jab.
Kalmisto throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimenez backing away here, and Kalmisto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kalmisto moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Kalmisto avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Kalmisto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jimenez with a body shot.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Kalmisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.#T4#
Kalmisto tests Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the head.
Kalmisto looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
A big right from Kalmisto misses.
Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Kalmisto misses.
Jimenez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jimenez takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Kalmisto cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.#TD#
Jimenez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kalmisto's half guard.
Kalmisto missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez stalling.

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 Diogo Jimenez.
Well Jimenez 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Jimenez!

Diogo Jimenez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 230     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Idowu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalmisto's waist but Kalmisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Idowu off to one side.
Kalmisto stuffs the takedown attempt from Idowu. Idowu gets slowly back to his feet.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Kalmisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idowu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto tries a quick counter leg kick but Idowu is wise to it.
Kalmisto wants to slow Idowu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kalmisto misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Idowu counters with a single leg into guard. Kalmisto didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kalmisto pushes a forearm under Idowu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Idowu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apophis Kalmisto!
Apophis Kalmisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 224     
Date:   Jan 18, 2023
#R1#
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalmisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalmisto off the cage and back into range.
Kalmisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Courtial can pounce on him.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Kalmisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalmisto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kalmisto swings widly with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalmisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a nice outside leg kick.
Courtial is looking to wear down Kalmisto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Kalmisto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Courtial, pushing him back against the cage.
Kalmisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Courtial lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalmisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kalmisto tries to break free but Courtial pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Kalmisto. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Courtial with a jab.
Kalmisto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Kalmisto with an uppercut!
A low kick from Courtial is predictable there
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto walks into a left hand.
Kalmisto scoring well with a low kick there.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial with a nice calf kick.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Courtial paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Kalmisto moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalmisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Courtial counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial misses with a hook.
Kalmisto throws a fast counter high kick but Courtial manages to duck under it in time.
Kalmisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalmisto slips a jab and a cross from Courtial.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Courtial.
Courtial is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Courtial connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalmisto. Kalmisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalmisto looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A jab from Courtial does it's job there.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Courtial. Courtial obviously looking to wear him down.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial misses with a hook to the body
and Kalmisto counters with a solid body kick.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalmisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Courtial misses
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto scores with a nice body kick.
Kalmisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto slips a jab and a cross from Courtial. #T4#
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalmisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Courtial throws a leg kick
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Kalmisto as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kalmisto.
Nice elbow from Kalmisto.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial works on Kalmisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalmisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kalmisto lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Courtial falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
A very excited looking Apophis Kalmisto 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 217     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Kalmisto wants to clinch.
Kalmisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kalmisto throws out a loose jab but Aalto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kalmisto misses its intended target.
Aalto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Kalmisto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aalto doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aalto.
Aalto connects with a body shot that sends Kalmisto's belly button to the back.
Aalto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Aalto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalmisto scores with a hook.
Aalto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Kalmisto wants to slow Aalto down by chopping away at his legs.
Aalto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kalmisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Aalto connects with a jab.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aalto sets himself, and Kalmisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Aalto avoids it this time.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalmisto misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Kalmisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aalto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aalto defending well as Kalmisto loads up on a big left hand.
Aalto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Kalmisto instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Aalto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aalto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kalmisto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aalto. That did some damage!
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Aalto is having none of it.
Kalmisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aalto. Aalto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aalto misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto scores with a kick to the body.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalmisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aalto counter with a right hand.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalmisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aalto.#T3#
Kalmisto misses with a straight right.
Aalto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalmisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Kalmisto misses. #TD#
Aalto drives through with a takedown into Kalmisto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aalto postures up in Kalmisto's guard and throws a big left but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving.
Aalto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aalto is trying to move to mount but Kalmisto reverses beautifully and ends up in Aalto's guard. #T4#
Aalto seems keen to control Kalmisto's posture.
Aalto continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aalto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalmisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aalto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto closes the distance but Aalto moves to the side
and Kalmisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.#TD#
Aalto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aalto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kalmisto down. #SUB#
Aalto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kalmisto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aalto throwing strikes but Kalmisto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Kalmisto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
Kalmisto trying to control the action but Aalto is working from the bottom.
Aalto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalmisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aalto struggling a bit here.
Aalto manages to get back to half guard.
Kalmisto 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. #T3#
Aalto is trying to get back to full guard.
Aalto wants to control but Kalmisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kalmisto moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Kalmisto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kalmisto is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aalto is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kalmisto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aalto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kalmisto's guard! Nice work there by Aalto! #SUB#
Aalto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalmisto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aalto, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalmisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Aalto dominated that second 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!#R3#
Aalto throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Aalto with a series of wild strikes but Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalmisto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Aalto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalmisto is trying to defend but Aalto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalmisto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aalto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aalto looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kalmisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aalto works over Kalmisto with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but Kalmisto blocks nicely.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving.
Kalmisto wants to hit a sweep here but Aalto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalmisto there!
Kalmisto regains half guard.
Aalto is trying to control. Kalmisto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Aalto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalmisto is looking to improve his position.
Aalto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aalto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kalmisto 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.
Aalto misses with a head shot. Kalmisto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalmisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Aalto advances to half guard.
Aalto wants to take a breather but Kalmisto is having none of it.
Kalmisto wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Aalto is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalmisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aalto is looking to stall here but Kalmisto recovers full guard.
Aalto lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aalto lands a couple of digs.
Aalto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aalto working some strikes from top position.
Aalto slips nicely into half guard.
Kalmisto wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy.
Aalto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalmisto defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aalto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalmisto defending well though.
Kalmisto trying to control but Aalto postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Aalto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aalto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Aalto!

A victorious Michael Aalto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 211     
Date:   Dec 04, 2022
#R1#
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Idowu's head backwards.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Kalmisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.
Kalmisto thumps Idowu with a low kick.
Idowu misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Kalmisto - just one landing.
Kalmisto tests Idowu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalmisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Idowu tries to keep at a distance but Kalmisto has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Idowu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a shot to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body. #T1##BC#
Idowu breaks from the clinch.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Kalmisto with a nice calf kick.
Kalmisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Idowu counters with a two punch combo.
Idowu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.
Jab by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalmisto slips under a jab from Idowu.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up
and Kalmisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Kalmisto forces Idowu back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Kalmisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idowu lands a shoulder strike.
Kalmisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Idowus head.
Kalmisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idowu pushes Kalmisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Kalmisto jumps into guard, dragging Idowu to the mat.
Idowu 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idowu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kalmisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Idowu is one step ahead there. #T3#
Idowu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalmisto is keeping the position for now.
Idowu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kalmisto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Idowu tries to move into range but Kalmisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Idowu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Idowu ducks under a wild hook from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Idowus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kalmisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Idowu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalmisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idowu fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Idowu's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Kalmisto.
A counter left hand to the body from Idowu misses its target.
Idowu slips a jab from Kalmisto.
Idowu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalmisto.#CL2#
Kalmisto darts in and clinches Idowu up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Idowu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalmisto controls his hands.
Kalmisto blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apophis Kalmisto dominated that round.
That's time! Idowu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kalmisto throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalmisto pushes Idowu away with a front kick.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the body.
Idowu takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Kalmisto misses its intended target.
Kalmisto misses with a leg kick
letting Idowu counter with a right hand.
Kalmisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Kalmisto lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalmisto throws out the jab.
Kalmisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Idowu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Idowu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Idowu avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto misses with a right hand
and Idowu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Idowu.
Kalmisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idowu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalmisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalmisto throws out a powerful jab.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kalmisto forces Idowu back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalmisto jumps guard but Idowu stands there with Kalmisto around his waist. Kalmisto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Kalmisto breaks from the clinch.
Kalmisto misses with a left hand
and Idowu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Idowu scores with a shot to the body.
Kalmisto with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalmisto as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Idowu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalmisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalmisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalmisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalmisto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kalmisto connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Kalmisto.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Idowu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kalmisto just manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Idowu counters with a crisp one two that drops Kalmisto! Idowu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kalmisto to his feet! Kalmisto is in big trouble!#ROC#Kalmisto is rocked!
Kalmisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalmisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Kalmisto connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalmisto sizes up Idowu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalmisto seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Kalmisto moves to clinch but Idowu breaks away
and Idowu counters with a solid body kick.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalmisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalmisto is breathing heavily.
Idowu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalmisto can pounce on him.
Kalmisto with a nice calf kick.
Kalmisto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kalmisto throws the kick towards the body but Idowu avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idowu. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut
and Idowu counters with a hugh head kick that removes Kalmisto from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Imani Idowu!
Imani Idowu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 203     
Date:   Nov 13, 2022
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Farrokhzad. Beautiful body shot.
Farrokhzad looks to clinch
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farrokhzad is looking to clinch but Kalmisto is avoiding it.
Farrokhzad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalmisto counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the body
and Kalmisto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Farrokhzad is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Farrokhzad there.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrokhzad with a nice cross.
Farrokhzad throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalmisto counters with a good low kick that Farrokhzad was not able to check. #CL#
Farrokhzad rushes Kalmisto and presses him up against the cage.
Kalmisto managing to block the knees to the body from Farrokhzad. #BC2#
Kalmisto breaks from the clinch.
Farrokhzad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalmisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrokhzad.#T1#
Jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Farrokhzad slips a jab and a cross from Kalmisto.
Farrokhzad takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Farrokhzad is rocked!
Farrokhzad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kalmistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Farrokhzad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalmisto throws an overhand right that drops Farrokhzad like a sack of potatoes! Kalmisto dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
During a confident post fight interview, Apophis Kalmisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 195     
Date:   Oct 19, 2022
#R1#
Jimenez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jimenez cracks Kalmisto with an open hand slap.
Jimenez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalmisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kalmisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Kalmisto's body.
Jimenez throws a combination that misses
letting Kalmisto counter with a right hand.
Kalmisto takes one to the chin there.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Kalmisto.
A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez throws a series of strikes that have Kalmisto backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Jimenez gets the takedown into side control.
Kalmisto 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.#SUB#
Jimenez swings around for an armbar but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Kalmisto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Kalmisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kalmisto passes into half guard.
Kalmisto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kalmisto trying to advance position but Jimenez counters by regaining guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jimenez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kalmisto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jimenez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Kalmisto crashes against the mat.
Jimenez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Kalmisto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jimenez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kalmisto but great work by Jimenez.#T3#
Kalmisto manages to get back to half guard.
Jimenez not doing much here.
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Kalmisto is defending well.
Jimenez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalmisto moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Kalmisto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jimenez escapes and throws Kalmisto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kalmisto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Jimenez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kalmisto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jimenez but great work by Kalmisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalmisto! But no joy.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Kalmisto's ribs.
A jab lands there for Jimenez.
Kalmisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalmisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez lands a really nice looking cross but Kalmisto seems unphased.
Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jimenez eats them both and turns towards Kalmisto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalmisto can do to turn this around?
Jimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalmisto momentarily.
Jimenez throws a head kick but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Kalmisto connects with a jab.#T1#
Jimenez misses with a jab to the body
and Kalmisto counters with a low kick, right behind Jimenez 's knee.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez moves out of range as Kalmisto strikes.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Kalmisto.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Jimenez moves out of range as Kalmisto strikes.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalmisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Kalmisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalmisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalmisto moves away.
Jimenez lands a jab to the head.
Jimenez lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalmisto throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalmisto.
Jimenez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalmisto's hands.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Kalmisto.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalmisto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Kalmisto.
Jimenez connects with a jab.#T3#
Kalmisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Kalmisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Kalmisto 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.
Jimenez connects with a right hand. Kalmisto shakes it off.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jimenez catches Kalmisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Kalmisto throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Kalmisto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Kalmisto moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Kalmisto's ribs.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez looks to land a body kick but Kalmisto moved away.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Kalmisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Kalmisto wants to break free but Jimenez has control.
Kalmisto tries a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks it.
Kalmisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez pushes Kalmisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Jimenez works Kalmisto's body with a nice hook.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
Kalmisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez jabs Kalmisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jimenez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalmisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jimenez throws a lazy head kick
and Kalmisto counters with a good low kick that Jimenez was not able to check.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Kalmisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalmisto controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez misses with some punches.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez working aggressively here.
Kalmisto is leaning against Jimenez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalmisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Jimenez controls his hands.
Jimenez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kalmisto misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Jimenez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimenez swings for the body but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalmisto momentarily.
Kalmisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kalmisto's guard.
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalmisto is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez pushing down on Kalmisto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalmisto is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalmisto keeps working. #SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kalmisto defends it well. #T3#
Jimenez tries to pass to full mount but Kalmisto defends it.
Jimenez wants to advance to full mount but Kalmisto doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalmisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for subs off his back but Jimenez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jimenez passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez tries to control but Kalmisto wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Kalmisto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto feints and then cracks Jimenez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jimenez down.
Jimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalmisto moves away.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Kalmisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kalmisto back to the cage. Jimenez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez works Kalmisto's body with a nice hook.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalmisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jimenez tests Kalmisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Kalmisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalmisto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez punishes Kalmisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalmisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalmisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jimenez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalmisto momentarily. #T2#
Jimenez tests Kalmisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Kalmisto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto stuffs the takedown attempt from Jimenez. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimenez misses with a right hand
enabling Kalmisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kalmisto backs up against the cage. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Kalmisto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez scores with a head kick. Kalmisto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jimenez misses with a combination
enabling Kalmisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Kalmisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Kalmisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Jimenez is rocked!
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!
Kalmisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalmisto lands with a nice body punch.
Kalmisto walks into a straight right hand from Jimenez.
Kalmisto misses with a head kick.
Kalmisto works the jab nicely.
Oh Jimenez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Kalmisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalmisto lands an overhand right.
Kalmisto moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
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 Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jimenez tried to score with a low kick but Kalmisto checks it.
Kalmisto throws a big counter head kick but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalmisto cracks Jimenez with a good jab.
Jimenez cracks Kalmisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Kalmisto saw that one coming.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Kalmisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalmisto. That did some damage!#TD#
Jimenez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diogo Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalmisto is looking for a sweep. Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kalmisto avoid being mounted?
Kalmisto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kalmisto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jimenez not doing much here.
Kalmisto wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
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.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jimenez cracks a nice hook into Kalmisto's ribs.
Jimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Jimenez scores with a nice strike.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalmisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimenez dives in and grabs Kalmisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalmisto pushes down on Jimenez's head and hops out.#T3#
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
A head kick by Kalmisto misses
and Jimenez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalmisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Kalmisto with an uppercut!
Kalmisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Kalmisto ducks right into an uppercut from Jimenez.
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalmisto on the side of the head.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalmisto feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Jimenez lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Jimenez does it's job there.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Kalmisto tries to counter with a clinch but Jimenez shakes him off and moves away.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalmisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Kalmisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Jimenez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Kalmisto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Jimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalmisto doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimenez 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Jimenez!

Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 178     
Date:   Sep 03, 2022
#R1#
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up but Jean Baptiste circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kalmisto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jean Baptiste, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Kalmisto controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand.
Kalmisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
Jean Baptiste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalmisto prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste works on Kalmisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Jean Baptiste lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalmisto wants to get back to striking at distance but Jean Baptiste won't allow it.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
Kalmisto lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste. #TD2#
Kalmisto gets control of Jean Baptiste's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kalmisto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Kalmisto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jean Baptiste passes into half guard.
Kalmisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalmisto is trying to maintain the position but Jean Baptiste is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalmisto tries to roll over but Jean Baptiste keeps him under control.
Jean Baptiste trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalmisto trying to control here.
Jean Baptiste stalling.
Kalmisto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jean Baptiste is working away from the top position though.
Jean Baptiste is controlling the pace.
Kalmisto is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Jean Baptiste keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kalmisto is looking to improve his position.
Jean Baptiste works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jean Baptiste avoids the attempt from Kalmisto to control.
Jean Baptiste prevents Kalmisto from getting the reversal.
Jean Baptiste tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Kalmisto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jean Baptiste takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jean Baptiste trying to control but Kalmisto is having none of it.
Jean Baptiste wants to control but Kalmisto has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jean Baptiste controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL#
Jean Baptiste forces Kalmisto back against the cage and clinches.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kalmisto on the inside.
Jean Baptiste has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
Jean Baptiste works on Kalmisto's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalmisto's elbow.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches. #TD2#
Kalmisto decides to pull guard.
Jean Baptiste slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jean Baptiste taking a breather here.
Jean Baptiste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalmisto can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto can't do much from the bottom here.
Kalmisto is trying to escape the position but Jean Baptiste is controlling the position. #T1#
Kalmisto tries to bench press Jean Baptiste off him but Jean Baptiste keeps the position.
Jean Baptiste is looking to take a break and control but Kalmisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalmisto tries to bench press Jean Baptiste off him but Jean Baptiste keeps the position.
Jean Baptiste wants to control but Kalmisto is keeping him busy.
Kalmisto is trying to control Jean Baptiste's posture but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Jean Baptiste taking a breather here.
Kalmisto is trying to control Jean Baptiste's posture but Jean Baptiste avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalmisto regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jean Baptiste passes into side control!
Jean Baptiste working away.
Jean Baptiste is staying tight to Kalmisto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jean Baptiste trying to control the action but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
Kalmisto is trying to get back to half guard.
Kalmisto is still trying to improve position.
Kalmisto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jean Baptiste off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
Kalmisto has the hooks in. Jean Baptiste is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Kalmisto passes his arm under Jean Baptiste's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Jean Baptiste taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Apophis Kalmisto!
A victorious Apophis Kalmisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 166     
Date:   Aug 03, 2022
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Goncalves. Beautiful body shot.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves lands a leg kick that knocks Kalmisto off balance momentarily.
Goncalves throws a nice head kick!
Kalmisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goncalves throws a leg kick
and Kalmisto counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Goncalves misses the target.
Goncalves misses with a lunging right hand
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Guilherme Goncalves has been cut.
Kalmisto scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Goncalves is rocked!
Goncalves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto jabs Goncalves right on the nose. Goncalves blinks but takes it well.
Oh Goncalves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goncalves misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Goncalves.
Goncalves looks to land a combination but Kalmisto avoids it well. #CL2#
Kalmisto clinches.
Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalmisto has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalmisto lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.#T1#
Kalmisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalmisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalmisto lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
Goncalves misses with a double jab
and Kalmisto counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Goncalves has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
Our winner, Apophis Kalmisto, 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 159     
Date:   Jul 04, 2022
#R1#
Kalmisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Kalmisto misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright 's head.
Kalmisto throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalmisto on the side of the head.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Kalmisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kalmisto pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto missing with knees to the body.
Wright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalmisto up against the cage.#T2#
Kalmisto throws a head punch that misses.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Kalmisto tries to work over Wright 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright tries to work over Kalmisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Kalmisto drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kalmisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.
Wright controlling from the top position.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Kalmisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.#T3#
Wright controlling from the top position.
Kalmisto working a defensive guard here.
Kalmisto 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.#SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalmisto 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.#SUB2#
Kalmisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright is looking to stand up but Kalmisto won't let him.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalmisto managing to control the position.
Wright 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kalmisto clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wright 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kalmisto moves to clinch but Wright breaks away
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Wright blocks the leg kick.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the body.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Wright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalmisto.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Kalmisto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp right that sends Wright to the canvas! Kalmisto follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
Apophis Kalmisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cleon Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 150     
Date:   Jun 01, 2022
#R1#
Casey works Kalmisto's body with a nice hook.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut
and Casey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Kalmisto.
Casey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Kalmisto's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalmisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalmisto misses with a hook
and Casey counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Casey.#CUT#It looks like Yellow Belt Casey has been cut.
Kalmisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casey manages to avoid it.
Casey scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Casey. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Casey.
Casey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Casey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalmisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Casey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Casey misses with a head kick.
Casey gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Casey tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kalmisto is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Casey buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Casey!! Casey is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kalmisto throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
A very excited looking Apophis Kalmisto 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 143     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1#
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalmisto.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Kalmisto stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Kalmisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalmisto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Kalmisto settles back down.
Kalmisto connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Kalmisto connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Kalmisto scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalmisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov takes one on the button.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!#T1#
Kalmisto throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalmisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalmisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalmisto slips under a jab from Petrov.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalmisto checks a low kick from Petrov.
Kalmisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalmisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalmisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalmisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalmisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Kalmisto throws an overhand right that drops Petrov like a sack of potatoes! Kalmisto dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
After winning the bout, Apophis Kalmisto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 132     
Date:   Mar 30, 2022
#R1#
Kalmisto walks into a stiff left hand from Dismantle.
Dismantle cracks Kalmisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalmisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
Kalmisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dismantle.
Dismantle 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.
Kalmisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalmisto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalmisto throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but Dismantle moved away.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Dismantle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalmisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle tests Kalmisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalmisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalmisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalmisto lunges at Dismantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dismantle's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dismantle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalmisto under the eye.
Dismantle scores with a nice head shot.
Kalmisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Kalmisto avoids the punch easily.
Kalmisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dismantle can pounce on him.
Dismantle tries to bum rush Kalmisto with a series of wild strikes but Kalmisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Dismantle takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalmisto missing with a left hand there. Dismantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dismantle looks for the body kick but Kalmisto saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dismantle. That's going to slow Kalmisto down.
Dismantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalmisto on the side of the head.
Kalmisto connects with a jab.
Dismantle misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto tries a low kick but Dismantle avoids it.
Kalmisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Kalmisto as he checks the leg kick.
Dismantle throws a sloppy head kick and Kalmisto moves out of range easily.
Kalmisto misses with a kick to the body.
Dismantle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalmisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Kalmisto slips the punch.
Kalmisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dismantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dismantle connects with a body shot that sends Kalmisto's belly button to the back.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Kalmisto looks to land a body kick but Dismantle moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Kalmisto.#T2#
Kalmisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dismantle misses the target.
Kalmisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalmisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalmisto walks into a straight right hand from Dismantle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dismantle slips a jab and a cross from Kalmisto.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Kalmisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dismantle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle slips a jab from Kalmisto.
Nice defenses there by Dismantle.
Dismantle tries to land a leg kick but Kalmisto saw it coming and moves away.
Dismantle connects with a high kick.
Dismantle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Dismantle
letting Kalmisto counter with a right hand.
Kalmisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Dismantle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalmisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalmisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalmisto throws a series of punches but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kalmisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dismantle under the eye.
Kalmisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dismantle misses with a kick to the body.
Kalmisto is looking to land body kicks.
Dismantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dismantle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalmisto misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dismantle moves out of range of the body kick from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalmisto's head.
Dismantle connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Dismantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto lands a nice looking body kick.
Dismantle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Kalmisto moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dismantle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Dismantle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dismantle.
Kalmisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalmisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalmisto scores with a nice body kick.
Dismantle connects with a leg kick.
Dismantle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dismantle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dismantle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a body kick.
Dismantle lands with a hook. Kalmisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kalmisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut. Kalmisto saw that one coming.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dismantle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Kalmisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dismantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Dismantle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Dismantle does it's job there.
Dismantle moves out of range as Kalmisto throws a body kick.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Dismantle tries to score with a low kick but Kalmisto moves his leg out of the way.
Kalmisto cracks Dismantle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses.
Kalmisto tries a low kick but Dismantle avoids it.
Dismantle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dismantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalmisto can do to turn this around?
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalmisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Dismantle's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kalmisto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dismantle has got the better of the exchanges.
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot.
Dismantle throws a leg kick
and Kalmisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dismantle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalmisto tries a low kick but Dismantle avoids it.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Kalmisto throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Dismantle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalmisto is able to avoid easily.
Kalmisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dismantle! #T1#
Kalmisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalmisto misses with a leg kick.
Dismantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalmisto blocks the leg kick.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalmisto.
Dismantle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalmisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dismantle ducks under a wild hook from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Dismantle misses its target.
Dismantle takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Kalmisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dismantle momentarily.
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dismantle scores with a body shot.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalmisto moves away.
Dismantle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto throws a low kick but Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Dismantle motions for Kalmisto to come forward. Dismantle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dismantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Dismantle throws a sloppy head kick and Kalmisto moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dismantle throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot.
Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Dismantle slips under a jab.
Kalmisto throws out a powerful jab.
Kalmisto lands with an overhand left.
Kalmisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dismantle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalmisto at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalmisto blocks the leg kick.
Dismantle avoids a kick to the body.
Kalmisto lands with a nice body punch.
Kalmisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Dismantle throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Dismantle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Dismantle connects with a leg kick.
Dismantle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalmisto.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut. Kalmisto saw that one coming.
Kalmisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
Dismantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalmisto.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kalmisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dismantle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle throws a leg kick
and Kalmisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dismantle moves out of range as Kalmisto throws a body kick.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalmisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalmisto cracks Dismantle with an open hand slap.
Kalmisto jabs at Dismantle's body.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Dismantle misses with a kick to the body.
Dismantle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Kalmisto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kalmisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dismantle moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Kalmisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dismantle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalmisto is out of range.
Kalmisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Kalmisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dismantle.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Dismantle blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dismantle misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto thinks about the counter body kick.
A cross from Dismantle lands.
Dismantle is looking to chop away at Kalmisto's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalmisto.
Dismantle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dismantle lands a leg kick that knocks Kalmisto off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Dismantle as he connects with a hook.
Dismantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalmisto can pounce on him.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle lunges at Kalmisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalmisto's hand.
Nice jab there from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes one on the button.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Kalmisto ducked under it nicely.
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
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!#R3#
Kalmisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dismantle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalmisto takes one to the chin there.
Kalmisto blocks a head kick by Dismantle.
Kalmisto throws a good cross that connects.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Dismantle takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalmisto blocks the leg kick.
Dismantle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Kalmisto does no damage.
Dismantle lands a jab to the head.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalmisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dismantle throws out the jab.
Dismantle lands a jab to the head.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the body
and Kalmisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dismantle darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Dismantle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dismantle ducks right into an uppercut from Kalmisto.
Dismantle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalmisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Dismantle blocks it.
Kalmisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dismantle tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalmisto avoided it.
The fighters circling - Kalmisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalmisto swings for the body but Dismantle moves out of range.
Kalmisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dismantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kalmisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dismantle lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a hook to the side of Kalmisto's head but Kalmisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Kalmisto takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle tests Kalmisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kalmisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dismantle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dismantle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kalmisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dismantle lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Kalmisto pushes Dismantle up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalmisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalmisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalmisto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dismantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Kalmisto drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kalmisto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dismantle is aware though and is defending well.
Kalmisto wants to hit a sweep here but Dismantle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalmisto there!
Kalmisto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mickey Dismantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kalmisto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kalmisto is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dismantle controlling from the full mount.
Dismantle avoids the attempt from Kalmisto to control.#T4#
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.
Kalmisto is working to get back to half guard.
Kalmisto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kalmisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Dismantle has wrist control.
Kalmisto stopping the sweep attempt from Dismantle.
Dismantle can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalmisto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kalmisto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dismantle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Kalmisto is working for a submission of some sort.

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 Mickey Dismantle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dismantle, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!

A very excited looking Mickey Dismantle 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 124     
Date:   Mar 02, 2022
#R1#
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bremner loads up on a big right hand but Kalmisto slips the punch.
Bremner misses with an uppercut. Kalmisto saw that one coming.
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bremner.
Kalmisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalmisto lands a jab.
Kalmisto misses with a few strikes there.
Bremner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalmisto.
Bremner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bremner missing with a left hand there. Kalmisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalmisto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bremner 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.
Kalmisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalmisto takes one on the button.
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!
Bremner tests Kalmisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bremner misses with a straight right.
Bremner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bremner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Kalmisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bremner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalmisto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bremner, as that shot connected.
Kalmisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Bremner.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Bremner.
Kalmisto moves in looking to clinch but Bremner pushes him off.
Kalmisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bremner misses with a hook.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Bremner.
Some wild striking there from Kalmisto.
Bremner throws a body shot but no joy.
Bremner misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bremner.
Kalmisto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kalmisto throws a chopping leg kick but Bremner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Bremner.
Kalmisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bremner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Donk. Kalmisto catches Bremner right on the button with a cross.
Bremner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalmisto momentarily.
Bremner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bremner throws a big shot that misses.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalmisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner looks to throw the jab but Kalmisto is out of range.
Bremner scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaxon Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremner throws the left hand but Kalmisto avoids the punch easily.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalmisto, as that shot connected.
Bremner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bremner lands with a cross.
Bremner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bremner misses with a low kick.
Kalmisto flicks out a counter leg kick but Bremner steps away.#CL2#
Kalmisto rushes Bremner and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalmisto. #BC#
Bremner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bremner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bremner takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD#
Bremner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bremner lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Bremner gets to his feet. Kalmisto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bremner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Bremner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalmisto.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bremner.
Bremner connects with a body shot.
Kalmisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kalmisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bremner misses with a straight left. #TD#
Bremner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kalmisto has a hand on Bremner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bremner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bremner lands a big shot there that rocks Kalmisto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bremner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kalmisto 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kalmisto hang on?
Bremner landing strikes from the mount.
Bremner unloading with bombs!
Kalmisto is looking to improve his position but Bremner isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Bremner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kalmisto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kalmisto! #T4##SUB#
Bremner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kalmisto escapes and throws Bremner's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here as Kalmisto stalls from top position.
Bremner is not content to let Kalmisto control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bremner isn't going anywhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Bremner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bremner scores with a leg kick.
Kalmisto throws a sloppy head kick and Bremner moves out of range easily.
Kalmisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalmisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bremner scores with a jab to the head.
Kalmisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bremner misses with a hook.
Bremner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bremner misses with a straight right.
Bremner misses the shot to the body.
Bremner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalmisto can do to turn this around?
Bremner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bremner misses with the combination.
Kalmisto 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. #TD#
Bremner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kalmisto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bremner is in Kalmisto's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalmisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Kalmisto is keeping the position.#T1#
Bremner landing with the ground and pound.
Bremner 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.
Kalmisto keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Kalmisto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bremner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalmisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalmisto is keeping the position for now.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from Kalmisto.#SUB2#
Kalmisto working for a triangle but Bremner defends it easily.
Bremner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalmisto is keeping the position for now.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalmisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalmisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalmisto is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalmisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bremner.
Bremner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalmisto as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bremner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bremner slips a straight right by Kalmisto.#T4#
Bremner misses with a body shot.
Bremner throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Kalmisto misses.
Kalmisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalmisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bremner misses with a hook. Kalmisto ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kalmisto.
Bremner throwing a counter right hand but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Bremner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalmisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bremner.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bremner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Bremner.
Bremner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalmisto throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Bremner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Bremner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bremner showed some decent athleticism there.
Jaxon Bremner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Kalmisto is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Bremner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kalmisto connects with a leg kick.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalmisto throws a solid leg kick but Bremner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalmisto.#TD#
Bremner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kalmisto on his heels. He'll look to pass Kalmisto's guard now, I'm sure.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalmisto is retaining full guard.
Bremner 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. #SUB2#
Kalmisto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bremner is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner looking to sit in guard and control but Kalmisto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kalmisto won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalmisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalmisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalmisto stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Bremner pulls Kalmisto in close to prevent any damage.
Bremner is trying to hold Kalmisto in close to prevent damage but Kalmisto has managed to pass into half guard.
Bremner keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bremner is staying active underneath Kalmisto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard but Kalmisto has mounted him!#SU2#
Kalmisto get's back to his feet.
Kalmisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bremner is out of range.
No joy there for Bremner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Bremner.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bremner has time to react.
Bremner slips under a jab.#T3##CL2#
Bremner tries to keep at a distance but Kalmisto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Bremner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bremner.
Kalmisto blocking some punches.
Kalmisto throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalmisto pushes Bremner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch.
Bremner prevents a body shot from Kalmisto.
Bremner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bremner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bremner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalmisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bremner looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kalmisto rushes Bremner and presses him up against the cage.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bremner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremner is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalmisto has double underhooks.
Bremner blocks an elbow strike from Kalmisto. #T4#
Bremner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kalmisto throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto lands with a left to the head.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Kalmisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bremner blocks an elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bremner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kalmisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bremner.
Kalmisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalmisto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bremner is defending well for now.
Kalmisto blocking some punches.
Kalmisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bremner blocks the elbow strike.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bremner wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalmisto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bremner swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon Bremner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bremner misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apophis Kalmisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bremner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Bremner!

Jaxon Bremner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 116     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Kalmisto thuds his right hand into Thompson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalmisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalmisto misses the jab.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kalmisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot.
Kalmisto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalmisto. Kalmisto obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalmisto scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalmisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away.
Kalmisto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalmisto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kalmisto scores with a push kick.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Kalmisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Thompson slips under a jab from Kalmisto.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalmisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson .
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalmisto misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kalmisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson cracks Kalmisto with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Kalmisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the side of Thompson 's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kalmisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalmisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalmisto can pounce on him.
Kalmisto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalmisto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Kalmisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalmisto moves away.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Kalmisto seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Kalmisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
Kalmisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalmisto pounces like a tiger and cracks Thompson with a vicious hook! Thompson is down but not out! Kalmisto follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apophis Kalmisto!
A very excited looking Apophis Kalmisto 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 107     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022
#R1#
Drake blocks a head kick by Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto lands a head shot.
Drake 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.
Drake connects with a right hand. Kalmisto shakes it off.
Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Kalmisto is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalmisto.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalmisto as he avoids it easily.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalmisto!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kalmisto struggling a bit here.
Kalmisto is trying to get back to half guard.
Drake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kalmisto is avoiding damage well.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kalmisto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Drake slips a nice elbow through Kalmisto's hands, connecting with Kalmisto's forehead.
Kalmisto taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalmisto 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.
Kalmisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
Drake tries to roll but Kalmisto sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake 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.
Drake breaks Kalmisto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalmisto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake distracts Kalmisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kalmisto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake distracts Kalmisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kalmisto to see if he's OK.
Drake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drake in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kalmisto is avoiding damage well.
Drake tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Drake lands some shots froms side control.
Kalmisto is looking to reverse the position.
Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Kalmisto's head but Kalmisto avoids it well.
Kalmisto taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Drake scores with punches from side control.
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kalmisto some visible discomfort.
Kalmisto sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalmisto wants to get back to full guard.
Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kalmisto is trying to control but can't.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
Drake misses with a head shot. Kalmisto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kalmisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Drake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Kalmisto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kalmisto from controlling successfully.
Drake can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalmisto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Drake with the active half guard here but Kalmisto passes nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Drake tries to move into range but Kalmisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Kalmisto misses.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Drake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalmisto is trying to defend but Drake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Drake working Kalmisto over with strikes.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake 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.
Kalmisto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalmisto trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Drake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalmisto is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drake throwing shots but Kalmisto is blocking nicely.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalmisto is controlling Drake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kalmisto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Kalmisto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Kalmisto!#REVB##SUB#
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalmisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drake is tightening it up a little... Kalmisto has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kalmisto reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kalmisto taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Drake!
A very excited looking Jake Drake 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 100     
Date:   Dec 03, 2021
#R1#
Craven throws a right and a left that Kalmisto avoids nicely.
Craven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalmisto in his tracks.
Craven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Craven throws a solid leg kick but Kalmisto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Craven.
Craven lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalmisto off the cage and back into range.
Kalmisto scores with a leg kick.
Kalmisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalmisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Craven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Craven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kalmisto misses. #CL2#
Kalmisto pushes Craven up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalmisto misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Craven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalmisto throws a head kick but Craven moves out of range.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Craven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Craven is out of range.
Craven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalmisto takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Kalmisto tries to clinch up but Craven circles away and keeps his distance.
Craven lands with a hook. Kalmisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kalmisto with the inside leg kick.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Craven.
Kalmisto looks to land a left hand but Craven moved out of range nicely.
Craven is looking for a counter combo.
Kalmisto with a jab.
Kalmisto throws a head kick but Craven moves out of range.
Craven tries to counter with a takedown but Kalmisto is quick to defend against it.
Kalmisto slips a straight right by Craven.
Craven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalmisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven feints a jab promting Kalmisto to slip. Craven then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalmisto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kalmisto throws an overhand right that lands on Craven's shoulder, as Craven tries to avoid the shot.
Kalmisto throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Kalmisto cracks a nice hook into Craven's ribs.
Craven throws a right hand that Kalmisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalmisto also avoids with ease.
Craven throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto clobbers Craven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto is looking to chop away at Craven's legs.
We've been hearing reports that Craven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Craven lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kalmisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craven.
The fighters circling - Kalmisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Craven stuns Kalmisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Craven misses the target.
Craven avoids the body shot from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Craven's sensitive parts.
Craven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalmisto's head.
Craven throws a leg kick but Kalmisto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kalmisto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Craven. That did some damage!
Craven checks the leg kick.
Craven attempts a counter takedown but Kalmisto avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Craven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Craven.
Kalmisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Craven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalmisto scores with a hook to the body. Craven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Craven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalmisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craven loads up on a big right hand but Kalmisto slips the punch.#T3#
Kalmisto throws a front kick aimed at Craven's knee but Craven avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Craven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Craven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick as Craven jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalmisto. That's going to slow Craven down.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Kalmisto moves out of range easily.
Craven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Craven misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Kalmisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but Craven moved away.
A low kick from Kalmisto is predictable there #TD#
and Craven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Craven with the ground and pound but Kalmisto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Craven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven stopping the sweep attempt from Kalmisto.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalmisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kalmisto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Craven stands and throws Kalmisto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalmisto can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Craven goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kalmisto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Craven's guard! Nice work there by Kalmisto!
Craven 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.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Craven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalmisto defends it easily.
Kalmisto pushes down on Craven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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 Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craven.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Craven avoids it with no problem.
Craven misses the shot to the body.
Craven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalmisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalmisto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Craven throws a head kick but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kalmisto lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Craven is rocked!
Craven swinging wildly here.
Kalmisto scores with a jab. Craven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Craven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalmisto connects with a body shot that sends Craven's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Craven as he connects with a hook.
Destin Craven is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalmisto steps in with a hook that catches Craven right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kalmisto follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Craven looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
A very excited looking Apophis Kalmisto 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 94     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Kalmisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Homo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalmisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Homo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Homo moves to clinch but Kalmisto breaks away
and Kalmisto counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Homo has Kalmisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalmisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Homo.
Homo prevents Kalmisto from breaking the clinch.
Homo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto fails to pull guard.
Kalmisto lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Kalmisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Homo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Kalmisto throws an overhand right that lands on Homo's shoulder, as Homo tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Homo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalmisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalmisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Homo wants to clinch up but Kalmisto keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Homo clinches.
Kalmisto tries a body shot but Homo blocks it.
Kalmisto tries to circle away but Homo has him pinned against the cage.
Kalmisto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalmisto tries to circle away but Homo has him pinned against the cage.
Kalmisto fails to pull guard.
Homo misses with an elbow over the top.
Homo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalmisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kalmisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalmisto throws a combination that misses
and Homo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kalmisto scores with a nice head shot.
Kalmisto jabs at Homo's body.
Homo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalmisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Homo needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Homo moves out of range as Kalmisto throws a body kick.
Homo throws a big counter combination but Kalmisto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses.
Kalmisto catches Homo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalmisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Homo has Kalmisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalmisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Homo is rocked!
Kalmisto scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Homo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Kalmisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Homo walks straight into a right hand from Kalmisto - that's dropped him! Kalmisto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Homo from any more punishment! Homo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apophis Kalmisto!
A relieved looking Apophis Kalmisto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 86     
Date:   Sep 22, 2021
#R1#
Casey drops his hands momentarily and Kalmisto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kalmisto with a jab.
Kalmisto slips a straight right by Casey.
Kalmisto looks to land a combination but Casey avoids it well.
Casey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalmisto momentarily.
Kalmisto looks to land a combination but Casey avoids it well.
Casey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kalmisto. Those never looked like landing.
Kalmisto throws a series of strikes that have Casey backpedaling. #CL2#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casey blocks an elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
Casey is trying to pull guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kalmisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Casey jumps guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Casey blocking some punches.
Kalmisto working aggressively here. #T1#
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Kalmisto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Casey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kalmisto to the mat. Kalmisto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Kalmisto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalmisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalmisto, not yet.
Casey postures up.
Casey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalmisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalmisto trying to keep a closed guard but Casey is proving a slippery customer.
Casey is stalling in the full guard.
Kalmisto wants to hit a sweep here but Casey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalmisto there! #T2##SUB#
Casey looking to isolate an arm here. Kalmisto doesn't see it coming and as Casey extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Casey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yellow Belt Casey!
Yellow Belt Casey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 81     
Date:   Aug 25, 2021
#R1#
Kalmisto lands with a nice body punch.
Kalmisto avoids the head kick by Villarreal.
Kalmisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Villarreal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Villarreal gets a clinch.
Villarreal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalmisto smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kalmisto has managed to clinch.
Villarreal misses with the head strike.
Villarreal stalling in the clinch but Kalmisto improves position.
Good body shot from Villarreal.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Villarreal.
Kalmisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villarreal's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kalmisto.
Villarreal prevents a body shot from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalmisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Villarreal has Kalmisto pressed against the cage, preventing Kalmisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalmisto scores with a hook to the body.
Villarreal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Villarreal.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
Villarreal blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Villarreal fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villarreal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalmisto controls his hands.
Villarreal tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalmisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Villarreal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto. #BC#
Villarreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Villarreal wants to clinch.
Villarreal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kalmisto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Villarreal has been cut.
Kalmisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villarreal darts in looking for a takedown but Kalmisto gets double underhooks and turns Villarreal into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalmisto lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Villarreal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalmisto walks away with a smile on his face. Villarreal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick lands for Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Villarreal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Villarreal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villarreal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Villarreal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Villarreal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villarreal. #CL2#
Kalmisto pushes Villarreal up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Villarreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalmisto blocks the body kick.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalmisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Villarreal tries for a takedown but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Villarreal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Villarreal tries to clinch there but Kalmisto circles away.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalmisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villarreal swinging wildly here. #T3#
Jab from Kalmisto.
Villarreal 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.
Villarreal needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalmisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villarreal goes for a double leg but Kalmisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalmisto continues to drive forward.#BC#
Villarreal breaks from the clinch.
Villarreal tries to clinch up but Kalmisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Villarreal tries to move into range but Kalmisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto scores with a push kick.
Villarreal throws a right hand that Kalmisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalmisto also avoids with ease.
Kalmisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Villarreal's head.#CL2#
Kalmisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalmisto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kalmisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villarreal.#TD#
Villarreal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalmisto to the mat! Kalmisto manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalmisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalmisto, not yet.
Kalmisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Villarreal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kalmisto won't allow Villarreal to get back to his feet.
Villarreal keeping full guard, as Kalmisto tries to pass.
Kalmisto trying to control but Villarreal is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villarreal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apophis Kalmisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
That's time! Villarreal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villarreal tries to clinch there but Kalmisto circles away.
Villarreal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villarreal misses with a head kick.
Kalmisto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalmisto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Villarreal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalmisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Villarreal wants to clinch.
Kalmisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Villarreal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalmisto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Villarreal both land. Nice combination.
Kalmisto with a nice calf kick.
Kalmisto swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
Kalmisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalmisto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villarreal swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kalmisto does it's job there.#T1##CL#
Villarreal rushes Kalmisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalmisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Villarreal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalmisto smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kalmisto clinches with his opponent.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the side of Villarreal's head.
Villarreal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Villarreal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villarreal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Villarreal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villarreal. #TD#
Villarreal drags the fight down to the ground.
Villarreal wants to sweep here but Kalmisto controlling him for the moment.
Kalmisto controlling from the top position. #T2#
Villarreal managing to control the position.
Kalmisto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kalmisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villarreal is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto wants to control from the top but Villarreal keeps moving. #T3#
Kalmisto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Villarreal clinches up with Kalmisto and pushes him back against the cage.
Villarreal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalmisto pushes Villarreal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Villarreal tries to circle away but Kalmisto has him pinned against the cage.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villarreal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villarreal dodges an elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Villarreal has had enough of the clinch but Kalmisto keeps him there for the moment.
Kalmisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Villarreal manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kalmisto.
Villarreal moves to clinch but Kalmisto breaks away
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Carlos Villarreal's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Kalmisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Villarreal.
Kalmisto with a jab.
Kalmisto avoids the head kick by Villarreal.
Kalmisto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Villarreal backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villarreal misses with the head strike.
Kalmisto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalmisto wants to get back to striking at distance but Villarreal won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto is trying to break the clinch but Villarreal is controlling him.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Villarreal tries to pull guard but Kalmisto holds him up against the cage and eventually Villarreal drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Villarreal pulls guard.
Kalmisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Villarreal is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apophis Kalmisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Villarreal blocks a jab.
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villarreal.
Carlos Villarreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Villarreal pushes Kalmisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Villarreal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Villarreal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kalmisto gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Villarreal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Villarreal has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Villarreal avoids it.
Villarreal lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Kalmisto manages to break the clinch.
Villarreal swinging wildly here.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Kalmisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalmisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Villarreal is looking to clinch.
Villarreal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalmisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Villarreal's head. #T1#
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Villarreal misses with a takedown attempt - Kalmisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villarreal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalmisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Villarreal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Kalmisto lands a leg kick that knocks Villarreal off balance momentarily.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalmisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalmisto! But no joy.
Kalmisto cracks Villarreal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalmisto stuffs the takedown.
Villarreal stalks Kalmisto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalmisto's face. Kalmisto staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalmisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
Villarreal needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villarreal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalmisto.#CUT2#Carlos Villarreal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kalmisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Kalmisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villarreal stalks Kalmisto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalmisto's face. Kalmisto staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalmisto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Villarreal is rocked!
Villarreal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalmisto circles away.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalmisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Kalmisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalmisto throws a front kick that sends Villarreal stumbling back into the cage.
Kalmisto misses with a looping left.
As Kalmisto looks to move away, Villarreal throws a big counter combo but Kalmisto just gets out of the way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kalmisto.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kalmisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Kalmisto lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villarreal is defended easily by Kalmisto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
Villarreal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Villarreal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Villarreal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalmisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Villarreal.
Villarreal keeps control of Kalmisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalmisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Villarreal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Villarreal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Villarreal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalmisto throws an elbow but it misses.
Villarreal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villarreal misses with some punches.
Kalmisto lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Carlos Villarreal's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kalmisto throws an elbow that misses.
Villarreal lands a shot to the body.
Villarreal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Villarreal lands an uppercut.
Kalmisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards. #BC#
Villarreal breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto lands a jab to the nose.
Kalmisto lands with a kick to the temple. Villarreal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Villarreal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Apophis Kalmisto!
A victorious Apophis Kalmisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 73     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Kongsangchai clinches with his opponent.
Kongsangchai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
Kalmisto lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
Kalmisto scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kalmisto breaks the clinch.
Kongsangchai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kongsangchai throws a sloppy head kick and Kalmisto moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Kongsangchai lands a left and a right that send Kalmisto crashing to the mat, dazed. Kongsangchai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Apophis Kalmisto has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalmisto cracks Kongsangchai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kongsangchai tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Kongsangchai rushes Kalmisto and presses him up against the cage.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai lands a nice uppercut.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kongsangchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai lands with a left to the head.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalmisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
I was talking to Kalmisto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow inside.
Kalmisto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kalmisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Kalmisto breaks from the clinch.
Kalmisto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalmisto takes a swing at Kongsangchai's ribcage but misses.
Kongsangchai misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto counters with an inside leg kick.
Kongsangchai moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Kongsangchai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongsangchai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Kalmisto.
Good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto swings for the body but Kongsangchai moves out of range.
Kalmisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongsangchai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Kalmisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kongsangchai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalmisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kongsangchai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Kongsangchai.
Kalmisto scores with a nice body kick.
Kalmisto connects with the punch.
A head kick from Kalmisto lands but Kongsangchai takes it in his stride. #ROC#Kongsangchai is rocked!#CL2#
Kongsangchai forces Kalmisto back against the cage and clinches.
Kongsangchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalmisto finish him?
Still in the clinch, Kongsangchai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kongsangchai seems to have recovered his senses.
Kongsangchai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Kongsangchai dodges an elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kalmisto.
A short right from Kalmisto on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalmisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kalmisto pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Kalmisto breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai scores with a one two! Kalmisto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongsangchai throws the left hand but Kalmisto avoids the punch easily.
Kalmisto lands with a shot to the body.
Kalmisto scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalmisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Akara Kongsangchai has been cut.
Kongsangchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalmisto circles away.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kongsangchai misses the target.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kongsangchai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalmisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalmisto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kongsangchai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalmisto cracks Kongsangchai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalmisto slips a straight right by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalmisto lands with a straight right. Kongsangchai didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Kongsangchai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kongsangchai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Kongsangchai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kongsangchai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalmisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Kongsangchai 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongsangchai misses with a right hand
and Kalmisto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook.
Kongsangchai wants to clinch
and Kalmisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalmisto connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akara Kongsangchai will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kalmisto throws a head kick but Kongsangchai moves out of range.
Good exchange - Kalmisto coming out on top.
Apophis Kalmisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Kongsangchai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalmisto lands with a hook. Kongsangchai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kongsangchai misses with a wild combination.
Kalmisto walks into a left hand.
Kalmisto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalmisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kongsangchai checks a low kick from Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kongsangchai slips a jab and a cross from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongsangchai misses with the combination.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Kalmisto is having none of it.
Kalmisto misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Kalmisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kalmisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that Kongsangchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kongsangchai also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kongsangchai darts in and clinches Kalmisto up against the cage.#BC#
Kalmisto manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Kalmisto.#CL2#
Kongsangchai has closed the distance and engaged Kalmisto in a clinch.
Kongsangchai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kalmisto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut.
Kalmisto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto tries to work over Kongsangchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kalmisto tries a body shot but Kongsangchai blocks it.
Kalmisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongsangchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalmisto's brow. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalmisto scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kalmisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongsangchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalmisto connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalmisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kongsangchai finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalmisto's head. #CL2#
Kongsangchai closes the distance and clinches.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalmisto.
A short right from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kalmisto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kongsangchai can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalmisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kalmisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalmisto digs a right hand into Kongsangchai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kongsangchai's gas tank. #T3#
Kongsangchai tries to work over Kalmisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalmisto lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike.
Kalmisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai misses with an elbow strike.
Kongsangchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalmisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalmisto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Kalmisto pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kongsangchai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalmisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kongsangchai's defenses.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongsangchai lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai prevents Kalmisto from breaking the clinch.
Kongsangchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kongsangchai misses with an uppercut.
Kalmisto throws a jab when Kongsangchai was well out of range.
Kongsangchai 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.
Kongsangchai throws a leg kick but Kalmisto checks it.
Kalmisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongsangchai.
Kalmisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kalmisto blocks a jab.
Kongsangchai misses with a wild body shot.
Kalmisto scores with a nice head shot.
Kalmisto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kongsangchai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalmisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalmisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalmisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalmisto throws a big counter combination but Kongsangchai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kongsangchai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kongsangchai missing with a left hand there. Kalmisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kongsangchai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kongsangchai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalmisto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Kalmisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto scores with a head kick. Kongsangchai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kongsangchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalmisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalmisto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kongsangchai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalmisto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kongsangchai really felt that one!
Kongsangchai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalmisto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kalmisto throws the kick towards the body but Kongsangchai avoids it.
Kalmisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kongsangchai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kongsangchai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalmisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalmisto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Kongsangchai drives through and clinches with Kalmisto against the cage.
Kalmisto lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Kalmisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kongsangchai clinches up against the cage.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
A short uppercut from Kongsangchai.
Kalmisto working aggressively here. #T2#
Kongsangchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kongsangchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kalmisto blocks it with crossed arms.
Kalmisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kongsangchai cracks Kalmisto with a nice body shot.
Kalmisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Kalmisto pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalmisto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalmisto blocks an elbow strike.
Kalmisto tries a knee to the head but Kongsangchai blocks it.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a knee strike.
Kalmisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Kongsangchai avoids the damage to the body.
Kongsangchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalmisto controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai managing to block the knees to the body from Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kongsangchai misses with an elbow strike.
Kalmisto lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kalmisto fails to land. #BC#
Kalmisto breaks from the clinch.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalmisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalmisto.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that misses.
Kalmisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kongsangchai. Kongsangchai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kongsangchai is looking to clinch but Kalmisto is avoiding it.
Kalmisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kongsangchai.
Kalmisto connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalmisto pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Kongsangchai clinches with his opponent.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalmisto is trying to break free.#T4#
Kalmisto trying to land knees to the body.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalmisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Kongsangchai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kongsangchai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalmisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the head.
Kongsangchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike.
Kongsangchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalmisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kalmisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apophis Kalmisto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalmisto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apophis Kalmisto!

During a confident post fight interview, Apophis Kalmisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 03, 2020
#R1#
Lavendar dives in and grabs Bera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bera pushes down on Lavendar's head and hops out.#CL2#
Lavendar moves into the clinch successfully.
Lavendar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bera's efforts to push away.#TD#
Bera jumps guard and drags Lavendar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavendar wants to control from the top but Bera keeps moving. #SUB#
Bera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavendar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavendar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bera is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavendar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Bera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bera pulls Lavendar in close to prevent any damage.
Bera trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bera keeping full guard, as Lavendar tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lavendar tries to clinch
and Bera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lavendar shoots in for a takedown but Bera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Bera pushes Lavendar up against the cage in a clinch.
Bera controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Lavendar is working for takedown but Bera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ken Bera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Lavendar.
Bera fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Bera decides to pull guard. #ES#
Bera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lavendar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bera tries to pull guard but Lavendar won't allow it.
Bera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lavendar is stalling here. #TD#
Bera jumps guard.
Lavendar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavendar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lavendar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bera is trying to keep Lavendar in close.
Lavendar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bera's head.
Lavendar stopping the sweep attempt from Bera.
Bera throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
Bera kicks Lavendar off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Lavendar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bera to the ground. Lavendar is now in Bera's guard.#ES#
Bera wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Lavendar forces Bera back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bera.
Bera being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Bera pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Bera 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#
Bera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lavendar tries to clinch up.
Lavendar misses with the combination.
Bera with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lavendar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lavendar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ken Bera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Bera as Lavendar shoots in.
Lavendar shoots in for a double leg but Bera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bera digs a good hook to Lavendar's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavendar circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Bera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lavendar closes the distance and pushes Bera back into the cage.
Lavendar looking for a takedown.
Bera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lavendar. #T1#
Bera slowing the pace effectively.
Lavendar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bera.
Bera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lavendar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bera is trying to force a seperation but Lavendar has the dominant position.#BC2#
Lavendar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bera shoots for a takedown but Lavendar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lavendar lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Lavendar fails with a takedown attempt.
Bera darts in looking for a takedown but Lavendar gets double underhooks and turns Bera into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bera is defended easily by Lavendar.
Bera misses with a body shot.
Bera sets himself, and Lavendar steps forward looking for the clinch! Bera avoids it this time.
Lavendar shoots and misses #CL#
and Bera counters by clinching up.
Bera wants to take the fight to the mat but Lavendar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Lavendar breaks the clinch.
Lavendar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Lavendar as Bera shoots in.#T3#
Lavendar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bera but Bera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Lavendar backs away, Bera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bera stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavendar. Lavendar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bera closes the distance and clinches up with Lavendar, looking for a takedown. Bera pushes Lavendar against the cage but Lavendar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bera throws a solid leg kick but Lavendar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bera.#CL2#
Lavendar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lavendar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bera. #T4#
Lavendar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Lavendar with that takedown attempt.
Bera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lavendar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bera circles away.
Lavendar shoots in looking for a takedown. Bera tries to sprawl out of it but Lavendar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bera gets tackled into the cage by Lavendar. Lavendar maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petey Lavendar 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bera.
Lavendar feints the counter takedown.
Bera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lavendar counters with a low kick, right behind Bera 's knee. #TD2#
Bera gets caught napping as Lavendar dives in and scores a takedown. Bera manages to retain guard.
Bera keeping moving, preventing Lavendar from controlling successfully. #ES#
Bera has his feet on Lavendar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavendar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bera sprawls well. Bera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavendar gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Lavendar closes the distance and clinches.
Bera prevents the takedown attempt.
Lavendar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ken Bera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Lavendar.#BC2#
Lavendar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Lavendar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bera!#ES#
Bera sneaks out the side door and pushes Lavendar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lavendar avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##CL#
Bera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petey Lavendar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavendar is trying to pull guard but Bera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bera is trying to force a seperation but Lavendar has the dominant position.
Lavendar stalling in the clinch but Bera improves position.
Lavendar avoiding damage as Bera throws knees to the body.
Lavendar gets underhooks to prevent Bera's takedown attempt.
Bera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Lavendar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bera shoots in for a takedown but Lavendar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Bera throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Lavendar clinches.
Lavendar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bera fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Bera moves into the clinch.
Bera can't get the takedown.
Bera gets underhooks to prevent Lavendar's takedown attempt.
Lavendar tries to throw a body punch but Bera avoids it by throwing Lavendar back against the cage.
Lavendar scores a nice knee to the body.
Bera is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Lavendar tries to pull guard but Bera won't allow it.
Bera tries to score a body lock takedown but Lavendar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Lavendar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lavendar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bera pinned against the cage. Bera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavendar.
Bera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lavendar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Lavendar gets a double leg takedown into Bera's guard.#SUB#
Bera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavendar defends well.

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 Ken Bera.
I think Bera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Bera!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 30, 2019
#R1##CL#
Ryokale tries to keep at a distance but Lavendar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryokale stalling against the cage.
Lavendar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Ryokale wants the takedown. Lavendar is fighting it off but Ryokale persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lavendar's guard against the cage.
Ryokale trying to control but Lavendar is working from the bottom.
Ryokale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lavendar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryokale landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavendar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ryokale is in close to Lavendar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lavendar striking off his back but it's not causing Ryokale any problems.
Ryokale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryokale working the head and body with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ryokale working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lavendar trying to hold on to Ryokale's head to control him but Ryokale postures up.
Lavendar is refusing to be controlled, as Ryokale sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Ryokale seems content to control.
Ryokale works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Ryokale working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lavendar turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ryokale off and cradles Lavendar's limp body as Ryokale celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ruddo Ryokale!

 

 
 
 
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