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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarrett Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarrett Steele has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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178 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarrett Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Kalashnikov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalashnikov sprawls well initially but Steele persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Steele is on him like a limpet, forcing Kalashnikov back against the cage.
Steele is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalashnikov manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kalashnikov, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov instigates a clinch.
Kalashnikov has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele jumps guard but Kalashnikov stands there with Steele around his waist. Steele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalashnikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalashnikov's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kalashnikov tries to break the clinch but Steele is controlling the position.
Kalashnikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kalashnikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to pull guard but Kalashnikov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steele can't get the takedown.
Kalashnikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Kalashnikov blocks an elbow strike.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalashnikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steele checks it well.
Steele is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kalashnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Steele attempts a counter takedown but Kalashnikov avoids it well and moves away.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Kalashnikov leaves Steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Kalashnikov misses.
Steele gets a clinch.
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kalashnikov's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Kalashnikov wants to break free but Steele has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Kalashnikov misses.
No joy there for Kalashnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steele tries to keep at a distance but Kalashnikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalashnikov walks away with a smile on his face. Steele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kalashnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalashnikov throws a counter combo.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalashnikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Steele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steele throws a head kick but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Kalashnikov lands an overhand right.
Kalashnikov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele closes the distance and clinches up with Kalashnikov, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes Kalashnikov against the cage but Kalashnikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Kalashnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalashnikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalashnikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalashnikov wants to counter the offense by Steele and move into the clinch position.
Kalashnikov throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steele working aggressively here.
Kalashnikov gets underhooks to prevent Steele's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kalashnikov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kalashnikov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalashnikov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalashnikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele dives in and grabs Kalashnikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalashnikov pushes down on Steele's head and hops out.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kalashnikov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
Steele stands up and waves to Kalashnikov to follow him.
Steele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalashnikov swivels and escapes.
Kalashnikov throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Kalashnikov does no damage.
Steele drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kalashnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a one-two to the body.
Kalashnikov misses the shot to the body.
Steele half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Steele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steele gets a takedown into half guard.
Steele wants to control but Kalashnikov is keeping him busy.
Steele lands strikes from half guard.
Steele stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalashnikov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov wants to stand up but Steele is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steele won't allow Kalashnikov to get back to his feet.
Steele working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Steele shoots for a takedown but Kalashnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalashnikov misses the shot to the body.
As Kalashnikov tries to get set, Steele tries to push him back and clinch up but Kalashnikov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Steele drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls and moves away.
Kalashnikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalashnikov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls and moves away.
Steele has his takedown stuffed
and Kalashnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Steele with that takedown attempt.
Jarrett Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Steele lands but Kalashnikov takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov moves into the clinch.
Steele is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steele tries to pull guard but Kalashnikov won't allow it.
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.
Steele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jarrett Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalashnikov working hard to break the clinch.
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 Jarrett Steele.
I think Kalashnikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Igor Kalashnikov!
An out of breath Igor Kalashnikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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