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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus's entrance music is bad boy - cascada. A fine choice. Stroker has chosen Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me as his entrance music. 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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214 lbs
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217 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Stroker as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
Stroker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolmiokuristus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Stroker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Kolmiokuristus misses.
Kolmiokuristus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stroker circles away.
Stroker slips a jab and a cross from Kolmiokuristus.
A big left from Stroker misses.
Kolmiokuristus moves out of range of the strikes.
Stroker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kolmiokuristus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus stops Stroker from standing up.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Stroker seems keen to control Kolmiokuristus's posture.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Stroker has wrist control.
Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stroker trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Stroker.
Kolmiokuristus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stroker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Stroker.
Stroker defending well as Kolmiokuristus loads up on a big left hand.
Stroker dodges the punch combination from Kolmiokuristus.
Stroker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stroker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Stroker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stroker tries to clinch there but Kolmiokuristus circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stroker breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stroker as he avoids it easily.
Stroker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kolmiokuristus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Stroker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stroker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolmiokuristus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kolmiokuristus throws a nice looking combination but Stroker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Stroker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stroker wants it to stay on the feet.
Kolmiokuristus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stroker!
Kolmiokuristus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kolmiokuristus looking to finish with strikes here!
Stroker taking shots to the head.
Stroker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stroker hang on?
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroker is desperately trying to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus has a good base and remains in mount.
Stroker wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Stroker is in a horrible position here. Kolmiokuristus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kolmiokuristus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stroker is bucking up trying to escape but Kolmiokuristus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stroker working to try and regain half guard.
Stroker tries to hold on but Kolmiokuristus pushes him away.
Kolmiokuristus punching from mount but Stroker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stroker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolmiokuristus breaks from Stroker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stroker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Kolmiokuristus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kalle Kolmiokuristus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stroker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stroker looks to land a right hand but Kolmiokuristus moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kolmiokuristus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stroker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a double leg takedown but Stroker sprawls well. He's pushed Kolmiokuristus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stroker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus looking to score a takedown here. Stroker is defending well but Kolmiokuristus drives through and ends up in Stroker's guard.
Stroker keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stroker working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of elbows.
Stroker pulls Kolmiokuristus in close to prevent any damage.
Stroker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stroker controlling the position easily from mount.
Kolmiokuristus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus reaches up to try and control the position but Stroker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kolmiokuristus rolls and tries to escape and now Stroker has his back!
A lull in the action here.
Stroker is not going to allow Kolmiokuristus to sit and survive in this position.
Stroker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kolmiokuristus rolls, trying to escape but Stroker keeps control of the position.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard here to advance position.
Kolmiokuristus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stroker's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus breaks Stroker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stroker controlling Kolmiokuristus's posture.
Kolmiokuristus with a nice head shot there.
Stroker is trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolmiokuristus works over Stroker with some ground and pound from guard.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Stroker's guard and throws a big left but Stroker blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Stroker from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing.
Stroker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of elbows.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stroker wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stroker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolmiokuristus stands up over Stroker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stroker has control of Kolmiokuristus's left arm, preventing Kolmiokuristus from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
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.
Kolmiokuristus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stroker counters with a low kick, right behind Kolmiokuristus 's knee.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolmiokuristus.
Stroker throws a series of punches but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Stroker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolmiokuristus.
Stroker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolmiokuristus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stroker is pulling down on Kolmiokuristus's head to control his posture.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Stroker blocks nicely.
Stroker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus passes Stroker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stroker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stroker is on top in guard.
Stroker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stroker manages to get himself to full guard.
Stroker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bob Stroker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stroker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stroker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolmiokuristus keeps working.
Kolmiokuristus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to keep Stroker in close.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Kolmiokuristus keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker preventing the sweep.
Stroker stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kolmiokuristus has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Stroker manages to get his head free but now Kolmiokuristus has transitioned to an armbar! Stroker grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kolmiokuristus! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
A very excited looking Kalle Kolmiokuristus 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.
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