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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvi Kalaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalaso has chosen shut em down as his entrance music. Kalaso has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Harvi Kalaso has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hjalmar Soderberg's chin.
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163 lbs
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harvi Kalaso!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalaso looks gassed!
Soderberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalaso.
Soderberg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalaso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalaso is fending him off so far but Soderberg persists. Nope, Kalaso circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalaso enables Soderberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalaso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Soderberg stays in close to Kalaso's body and controls the position.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Kalaso keeps moving.
Soderberg 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hjalmar Soderberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Soderberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soderberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soderberg is looking for a kimura here.
Soderberg is taking a breather. Kalaso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalaso tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg is keen to just control but Kalaso is a slippery customer.
Soderberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soderberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hjalmar Soderberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Soderberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into 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.
Soderberg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Kalaso is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg taking a breather here.
Soderberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalaso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Kalaso is working from the bottom.
Soderberg tries for a kimura but Kalaso is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderberg controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kalaso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalaso wants it to stay on the feet.
Soderberg shoots and misses
and Kalaso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soderberg misses with a takedown attempt - Kalaso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalaso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soderberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalaso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soderberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soderberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalaso swivels and escapes.
Kalaso leaves Soderberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soderberg fails with the takedown.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalaso is trying to defend but Soderberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.
Kalaso is breathing heavily.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Kalaso is working away.
Soderberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Soderberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Kalaso is working away.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalaso keeps working.
We're going to have a standup here because Hjalmar Soderberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Kalaso shows good takedown defense.
Harvi Kalaso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalaso closes the distance but Soderberg moves to the side
and Soderberg counters with a single leg into guard. Kalaso didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalaso keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg controlling from the top position.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalaso being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Hjalmar Soderberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalaso as he jumps to the side.
Soderberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kalaso!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg tries to control but Kalaso wriggling away.
Soderberg avoids the attempt from Kalaso to control.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soderberg wants to control the pace but Kalaso is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderberg looking to secure an arm triangle but Kalaso defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kalaso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soderberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soderberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalaso to the mat! Kalaso manages to get full guard.
Kalaso wants to stand and escape but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soderberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kalaso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Kalaso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soderberg tries for a kimura but Kalaso is defending well.
Soderberg trying to control the position but Kalaso is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg advances to mount.
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalaso can do to turn this around?
Kalaso stops Soderberg from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Soderberg moves to the back position.
Hjalmar Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kalaso is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hjalmar Soderberg!
Hjalmar Soderberg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Time to pass the torch, old man. Hate to finish you off like that while you're injured, but I hope you've learned your lesson, Kalaso.'.
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