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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Filikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Eduardo Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Manuel Eduardo Calderon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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208 lbs
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188 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Filikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manuel Eduardo Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filikovic gets the takedown into side control.
Calderon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Calderon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filikovic has Calderon pulled in close to control his posture.
Filikovic wants to sweep here but Calderon controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Calderon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calderon wants to clinch up but Filikovic keeps it at a distance.
Filikovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calderon is trying to stand.
Filikovic tries to stand and escape but Calderon actually recovers to full guard.
Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filikovic passes into half guard.
Calderon looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon is looking to escape.
Filikovic is keen to just control but Calderon is a slippery customer.
Filikovic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Filikovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Calderon did well to prevent Filikovic getting side control.
Calderon is defending against the submission attempts here by Filikovic.
Filikovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filikovic is looking to take a break and control but Calderon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderon is in trouble now - Filikovic has advanced to mount!
Calderon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Filikovic. What's that going to do exactly?
Calderon is working to get back to half guard.
Filikovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Filikovic looking to control but Calderon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Filikovic controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filikovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calderon is looking to escape.
Calderon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Filikovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Calderon regains half guard.
Filikovic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Calderon to stand up.
Calderon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Filikovic counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filikovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Calderon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Filikovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Filikovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Filikovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Filikovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filikovic shoots in but Calderon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calderon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filikovic counters by clinching up.
Filikovic manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Filikovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calderon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filikovic throws a head kick that misses.
Calderon avoids the head kick by Filikovic.
Filikovic fails with the takedown
and Calderon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Calderon missing with knees to the body.
Calderon tries to pull guard but Filikovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Calderon drops back down to his feet.
Calderon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filikovic prevents it.
Marko Filikovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Eduardo Calderon.
Filikovic gets control of Calderon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Filikovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Calderon throwing strikes but missing.
Filikovic has his foot on Calderon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calderon works his way back into a safe position though.
Filikovic wants to sweep here but Calderon controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calderon scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Filikovic keeps moving.
Filikovic wants to get back to his feet but Calderon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Filikovic wants to sweep here but Calderon controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calderon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filikovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Calderon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calderon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Filikovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calderon's head backwards.
Filikovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calderon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filikovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filikovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filikovic is looking to clinch.
Calderon avoids the head kick by Filikovic.
Calderon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Filikovic counters with a nice body kick.
Filikovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calderon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filikovic throws a head kick that Calderon semi-blocks.
Filikovic cracks Calderon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Filikovic scores with a head kick.
Filikovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filikovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Calderon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Filikovic has Calderon up against the cage in a clinch.
Filikovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filikovic decides to pull guard.
Filikovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calderon is one step ahead there.
Filikovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filikovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Calderon looks to clinch
so Filikovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Filikovic tries to stand but Calderon is controlling from the bottom.
Filikovic controlling from the top position.
Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Filikovic wants to control from the top but Calderon keeps moving.
Calderon is looking for a triangle but Filikovic pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Filikovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Filikovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Filikovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calderon is fending him off so far but Filikovic persists. Nope, Calderon circles away and we're back to standing.
Calderon doesn't manage to clinch there - Filikovic circles away.
Calderon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Calderon clinches with his opponent.
Filikovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calderon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filikovic is defending well for now.
Filikovic working hard to break the clinch.
Filikovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calderon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Calderon or perhaps it was just good defense by Filikovic which made him look bad.
Calderon slips under a jab.
Calderon tries to clinch
and Filikovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filikovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calderon presses Filikovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Calderon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filikovic's defenses.
Filikovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filikovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filikovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calderon avoids the head kick by Filikovic.
Filikovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filikovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Filikovic pushes Calderon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Calderon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Calderon scoring with punches and elbows.
Calderon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Filikovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Calderon.
Filikovic dodges the ground and pound from Calderon.
Filikovic wants to get back to his feet but Calderon is dominant here and he's now got Filikovic's back!
Filikovic takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Filikovic trying to control the hands but Calderon won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Filikovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Filikovic covering up well and avoiding damage.
Calderon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Filikovic is defending well though. Calderon let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon lands a shot to the head.
Calderon is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Filikovic up.
Filikovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Calderon's guard. Nice work there by Filikovic.
Filikovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filikovic lands a couple of digs.
Marko Filikovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calderon wants to get back to his feet but Filikovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marko Filikovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calderon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filikovic is controlling him.
Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filikovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filikovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calderon working for a triangle but Filikovic defends it easily.
Calderon looking to control.
Manuel Eduardo Calderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filikovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Eduardo Calderon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filikovic 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Filikovic!
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energy
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