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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Kun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kuolema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naruto Kun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuolema!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kun wants to clinch up but Kuolema keeps it at a distance.
Kun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Kun controlling from the top position.
Kun is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuolema has wrist control.
Kun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuolema looking for a guillotine here but Kun defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuolema avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kun is looking to stand up but Kuolema won't let him.
Kun controlling from the top position.
Kuolema keeping full guard, as Kun tries to pass.
Kuolema not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kun shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuolema manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuolema looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kun drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuolema manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kun has Kuolema in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kun holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kun wants to stand but Kuolema is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuolema trying to control but Kun is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruto Kun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kun throws a sloppy head kick and Kuolema moves out of range easily.
Kuolema tries for a takedown but Kun circles away easily
and Kun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kun lands in his opponent's guard.
Kun wants to control from the top but Kuolema keeps moving.
Kuolema is trying to keep Kun in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuolema looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kun is one step ahead there.
Kun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kun seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuolema for as long as he can get away with.
Kun has gone for a leg lock! Kuolema slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kun's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuolema gets to his feet - Kun follows without any prompting.
Kun scores with a takedown into Kuolema's guard.
Kun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuolema keeping moving, preventing Kun from controlling successfully.
Kuolema looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kun is one step ahead there.
Kun content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuolema seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruto Kun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuolema circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kun.
Kun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuolema is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kun is staying active underneath Kuolema, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuolema looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuolema not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kun is not content to let Kuolema control the position.
Kun looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kun is not content to let Kuolema control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuolema thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kun gets a clinch.
Kun is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuolema has double underhooks.
Kuolema manages to pull guard.
Kuolema looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kun won't allow Kuolema to sweep him here.
Naruto Kun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuolema is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kun gets to his feet. Kuolema looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kun has his takedown stuffed
and Kuolema counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuolema.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruto Kun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuolema prevents Kun from breaking the clinch.
Kun is pressed up against the cage. Kuolema has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kun down to the mat. Kun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuolema trying to keep a closed guard but Kun is proving a slippery customer.
Kun trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuolema manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kuolema prevents Kun from getting back to his feet.
Kun keeping moving, preventing Kuolema from controlling successfully.
Kalle Kuolema has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naruto Kun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naruto Kun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruto Kun!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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