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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy McCallum (ranked 1328 p4p, 170 weight class) and Kalle Kossu (ranked 1257 p4p, 160 weight class). McCallum comes to the cage accompanied by Dixie. Kalle Kossu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kossu slips under a jab.
Kossu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kossu wants it to stay on the feet.
Kossu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kossu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kossu lands with a slapping head kick.
Andy McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that McCallum has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCallum misses with a takedown attempt
and Kossu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Kossu as McCallum shoots in.
Kossu scores with a head kick. McCallum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McCallum misses with a hook.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense.
McCallum throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kossu counter with a right hand.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kossu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kossu feints and then cracks McCallum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCallum down.
McCallum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kossu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCallum is looking to take a break and control but Kossu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCallum throws a strike aimed at the side of Kossu's head but Kossu avoids it well.
McCallum prevents Kossu from escaping the position.
McCallum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kossu is avoiding damage well.
McCallum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McCallum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCallum tries to score with some ground and pound. Kossu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCallum is working Kossu over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum wants to control for a moment but Kossu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kossu is looking to improve his position.
McCallum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kossu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCallum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCallum with the ground and pound but Kossu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCallum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCallum looking to sit in guard and control but Kossu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCallum wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum has a closed guard, preventing Kossu from standing up.
McCallum wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kossu trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCallum's guard.
McCallum has his hands on Kossu's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCallum staying out of range there.
Kossu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCallum.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense.
Kossu throws out a counter right but McCallum avoids it with no problem.
McCallum scores with a hook.
Kossu misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense.
McCallum takes a swing at Kossu's ribcage but misses.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but McCallum is out of range.
McCallum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kossu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCallum.
Kossu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCallum attempts a counter takedown but Kossu avoids it well and moves away.
McCallum connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by McCallum.
Kossu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
McCallum gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kossu is not content to let McCallum control the position.
McCallum working the ground and pound but Kossu is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu dodges the ground and pound from McCallum.
McCallum working the ground and pound from side control.
Kossu is not content to let McCallum control the position.
McCallum with the ground and pound but Kossu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kossu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kossu kicks McCallum off and gets back to his feet.
Good shot there by Kossu.
Nice sprawl there from Kossu as McCallum shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu blocks a jab.
Kossu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kossu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kossu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kossu wants it to stay on the feet.
McCallum shoots for a takedown but Kossu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCallum misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kossu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kossu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCallum doesn't seem bothered though.
Kossu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kossu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Kossu lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCallum doesn't seem phased though.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCallum manages to avoid it.
Kossu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
McCallum darts in looking for a takedown but Kossu gets double underhooks and turns McCallum into the cage.
Kossu clinches with his opponent.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but McCallum avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
McCallum lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
McCallum scores with a shot to the side of Kossu's head.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but McCallum avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
Kossu stalling in the clinch but McCallum improves position.
A hook to the body from Kossu.
Kossu tries to work over McCallum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kossu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
McCallum throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu taking a breather.
McCallum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCallum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCallum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
McCallum pushes Kossu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kossu.
McCallum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kossu.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kossu digs a right hand into McCallum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCallum's gas tank.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCallum lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kossu - that landed with a thud.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCallum lands a left hand.
Kalle Kossu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCallum misses with some punches.
McCallum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCallum misses with the head strike.
Kossu lands a hook that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
McCallum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kossu prevents it.
McCallum working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kossu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McCallum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCallum takes a swing at Kossu's ribcage but misses.
Kossu throws a body punch but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kossu.
Kossu digs a good hook to McCallum's body.
Kossu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from McCallum misses the target.
McCallum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kossu counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by McCallum. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
It looked like McCallum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCallum. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kossu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCallum throwing strikes from guard but Kossu blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kossu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andy McCallum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCallum with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCallum works over Kossu with some ground and pound from guard.
Kossu is pulling down on McCallum's head. It's preventing any offense from McCallum, at least for the moment.
McCallum chips away with some ground and pound.
McCallum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCallum trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kossu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kossu is looking to stand up but McCallum won't let him.
Andy McCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu gets to his feet - McCallum follows without any prompting.
A jab from Kossu misses.
McCallum looks for a takedown but Kossu sprawls well.
Kossu throws a fast counter high kick but McCallum manages to duck under it in time.
McCallum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kossu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McCallum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from McCallum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McCallum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCallum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kossu defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum working the body and head with strikes.
McCallum prevents Kossu from escaping the position.
Kossu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kossu tries to escape but McCallum is in control.
McCallum throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kossu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCallum.
McCallum in side control lands a decent elbow.
McCallum is trying to ground and pound but Kossu uses the momentary lack of control by McCallum to regain half guard.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum lands with a punch from half guard.
McCallum thows a huge punch but Kossu dodges it nicely.
Kossu blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCallum.
McCallum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kossu wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kossu is controlling McCallum's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McCallum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy McCallum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kossu 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
A relieved looking Kalle Kossu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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