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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Peruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kolmiokuristus's choice of entrance music: bad boy - cascada. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Peruna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peruna moves in looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus pushes him off.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus blocks a leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peruna is looking to slow Kolmiokuristus down with leg kicks.
Kolmiokuristus checks a leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Peruna shows good takedown defense.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Peruna shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peruna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kolmiokuristus to the mat! Kolmiokuristus manages to get full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peruna tries to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kolmiokuristus controls Peruna momentarily but Peruna frees himself.
Peruna has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kolmiokuristus is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, preventing Peruna from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peruna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Peruna to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmiokuristus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peruna wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling the position.
Peruna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolmiokuristus on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peruna is looking to stand up but Kolmiokuristus isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolmiokuristus lands in his opponent's guard.
Peruna wants to stand and escape but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peruna keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Peruna to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kolmiokuristus looks gassed!
Peruna is looking to stand up but Kolmiokuristus isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a right hand but Peruna moved out of range.
Good work by Kolmiokuristus as he checks the leg kick.
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 Pekka Peruna will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kolmiokuristus wants to clinch
and Peruna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peruna.
Peruna misses with a knee to the head.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Peruna manages to get underhooks.
Peruna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peruna just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peruna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peruna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peruna lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Peruna stops a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Peruna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kolmiokuristus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Peruna.
Kolmiokuristus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peruna connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kolmiokuristus's face.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolmiokuristus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peruna.
Kolmiokuristus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peruna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but Kolmiokuristus blocks with his arms.
Kolmiokuristus goes for a takedown attempt but Peruna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peruna misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peruna.
Peruna is looking to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus checks a low kick from Peruna.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peruna is looking for a sweep.
Peruna wants to get back to his feet.
Peruna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolmiokuristus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peruna is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peruna is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peruna is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kolmiokuristus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peruna is not content to let Kolmiokuristus control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peruna explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peruna.
Pekka Peruna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peruna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kolmiokuristus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peruna won't be happy with that.
Peruna tries to buck Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Peruna tries to escape but Kolmiokuristus is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Peruna is keeping him busy.
Kolmiokuristus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Peruna is working from the bottom.
Peruna wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pekka Peruna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Peruna moves in looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus pushes him off.
Kolmiokuristus blocks a low kick nicely.
Kolmiokuristus tries to clinch but Peruna moves out of range.
Peruna has managed to clinch.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kolmiokuristus cracks Peruna with a nice body shot.
Kolmiokuristus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kolmiokuristus managing to block the knees to the body from Peruna.
Peruna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kolmiokuristus tries to break the clinch but Peruna is controlling the position.
Kolmiokuristus avoiding damage as Peruna throws knees to the body.
Peruna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kolmiokuristus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peruna smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kolmiokuristus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peruna, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peruna has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peruna wants to control but Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Peruna is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peruna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peruna is trying to stand.
That's two 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.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peruna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolmiokuristus.
Peruna tries to kick Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peruna pushes Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus dives into side control.
Peruna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kolmiokuristus off and has taken his back!
Kolmiokuristus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Peruna is thwarting Kolmiokuristus's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peruna wants to stand up but Kolmiokuristus has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peruna tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Kolmiokuristus or perhaps it was just good defense by Peruna which made him look bad.
Kolmiokuristus checks a leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peruna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peruna.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but Kolmiokuristus blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peruna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peruna misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kolmiokuristus is working for takedown but Peruna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Peruna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolmiokuristus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Peruna.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peruna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Peruna!
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