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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ross's choice of entrance music: Eminem- Cold Wind Blows. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
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203 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Ross!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ross is defended easily by Natsisiwa.
Ross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ross throwing shots but Natsisiwa is blocking nicely.
Natsisiwa manages to get to full guard.
Ross being controlled here momentarily.
Natsisiwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looking to pass the guard.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Natsisiwa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Natsisiwa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Natsisiwa!
Ross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Natsisiwa is working away from the top position though.
Ross wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Natsisiwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Natsisiwa is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.
Natsisiwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kalle Natsisiwa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Natsisiwa lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Natsisiwa lands a head shot.
Ross misses with a takedown
and Natsisiwa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ross has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kalle Natsisiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ross.
Ross shoots in but no luck this time.
Ross shoots in but Natsisiwa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ross ducks right into an uppercut from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa misses with a wild body shot.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Natsisiwa.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natsisiwa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Natsisiwa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Natsisiwa has managed to clinch.
Natsisiwa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ross looking to throw knees to the head but Natsisiwa is blocking nicely.
Ross goes for a takedown attempt but Natsisiwa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Natsisiwa but Natsisiwa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ross looks winded!
Natsisiwa sizes up Ross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natsisiwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Natsisiwa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Natsisiwa is fending him off so far but Ross persists. Nope, Natsisiwa circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross shoots in for a double leg but Natsisiwa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ross shoots in and drives through. Natsisiwa sprawls well.
Kalle Natsisiwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natsisiwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Natsisiwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 Natsisiwa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Natsisiwa with a nice cross.
Natsisiwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Natsisiwa misses with a body shot.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt - Natsisiwa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Natsisiwa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ross on the side of the head.
Natsisiwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalle Natsisiwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Natsisiwa scores with a decent looking hook.
Natsisiwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Natsisiwa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hector Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natsisiwa digs a good hook to Ross's body.
Natsisiwa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ross. Ross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ross tries to move into range but Natsisiwa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ross is looking to clinch but Natsisiwa is avoiding it.
It looks like Natsisiwa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ross with the ground and pound but Natsisiwa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Natsisiwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross tries to pass the half guard into mount. Natsisiwa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Natsisiwa trying to hold on to Ross's head to control him but Ross postures up.
Ross passes to full mount!
Ross is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Natsisiwa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Kalle Natsisiwa has been cut.
Ross is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Natsisiwa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Natsisiwa!
Ross wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa stays in close to Ross's body and controls the position.
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ross controlling the position.
Ross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Natsisiwa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking for a guillotine here but Natsisiwa defends easily.
Natsisiwa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Natsisiwa is aware though and is defending well.
Natsisiwa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Natsisiwa won't allow Ross to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Natsisiwa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ross is proving hard to escape from.
Ross working a defensive guard here.
Natsisiwa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Natsisiwa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ross dives in for a single leg takedown but Natsisiwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kalle Natsisiwa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ross tries for a takedown but Natsisiwa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ross has a takedown stuffed.
Natsisiwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalle Natsisiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ross.
Jab from Natsisiwa.
Ross dives in for a single leg takedown but Natsisiwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Natsisiwa.
Ross misses with a knee to the head.
Natsisiwa is looking to control Ross's arms but Ross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Natsisiwa has his back to the cage.
Natsisiwa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Natsisiwa lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Natsisiwa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsisiwa lands a left hand.
It looks like Hector Ross has been cut.
Natsisiwa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Natsisiwa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ross up against the cage.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Natsisiwa lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa lands with a light punch inside.
Natsisiwa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Natsisiwa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
Natsisiwa lands an uppercut.
Natsisiwa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Natsisiwa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Natsisiwa gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Natsisiwa lands a nice uppercut.
Natsisiwa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross is rocked!
Natsisiwa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Natsisiwa finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natsisiwa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Natsisiwa works on Ross's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Natsisiwa - that landed with a thud.
Natsisiwa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ross or not.
Natsisiwa lands a shoulder strike.
Natsisiwa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Natsisiwa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Natsisiwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa scores with a shoulder strike.
Natsisiwa creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ross's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ross drops to his knees and Natsisiwa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Natsisiwa!
In his post fight interview, Kalle Natsisiwa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Hector Ross spoke after the fight, saying 'I wasnt out i was tired so i close my eyes for a second i promise'.
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