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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Henry (ranked 7492 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kalas (ranked 4701 p4p, 488 weight class). Kalle Kalas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Kalas!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalas!
Kalas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kalas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Henry biding his time, controlling Kalas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Henry controls the action.
Kalas is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kalas trying to get back to his feet but Henry is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Kalas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kalas is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Henry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry'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.
Kalas is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kalas doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Henry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalas throws a leg kick but Henry moved away.
Kalas misses with a combination
and Henry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry prevents Kalas from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalas can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry gets to his feet. Kalas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Good standup being displayed there by Kalas as he connects with a hook.
Kalas misses with a combination
and Henry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalas is wriggling around but Henry manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Henry is controlling the pace.
Henry decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kalas throws a combination that misses
and Henry counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kalas is looking to get back to his feet here but Henry is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kalas's back.
Henry controls the action.
Kalas is trying to get back to his feet but Henry has full control of the position and if anything, Kalas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeps control of the position easily here as Kalas tries to buck him off.
Kalas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Henry trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kalas doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalas trying to get back to his feet but Henry is in full control for now.
Kalas fending off the submission attempt from Henry.
Kalas trying to get back to his feet but Henry is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Henry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kalas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalas is fending him off so far but Henry persists. Nope, Kalas circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalas unleashes a big counter combination but Henry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Henry checks a low kick from Kalas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalas tries to land a leg kick but Henry saw it coming and moves away.
Henry gets a takedown into half guard.
Kalas wants to stand back up but Henry manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalas wants to get back to his feet.
Kalas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kalas misses with a two punch combination.
Henry shoots for a takedown but Kalas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kalas 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.
A jab from Kalas finds it's way through Henry's defenses.
It looks like Lenny Henry has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalas lands with an overhand left.
Kalas feints a jab promting Henry to slip. Kalas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Henry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalas tries to avoid it but Henry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalas to the ground. Kalas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalas unleashes a big counter combination but Henry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Henry slips a jab and a cross from Kalas.
No joy there for Kalas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henry shoots in for a double leg but Kalas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henry.
Kalas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry has Kalas up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henry throws an elbow but misses.
Kalas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalas blocks an elbow strike from Henry.
Henry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kalas is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Kalas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalas is trying to push Henry away but Henry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henry misses with an elbow strike.
Kalle Kalas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalas blocks an elbow strike.
Kalas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Kalas wants to break free but Henry has control.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalas wants to break free but Henry has control.
Lenny Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalas misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kalas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Henry!
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energy
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hype
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