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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geryon Macropus (ranked 4700 p4p, 5041 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geryon Macropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske moves into the clinch.
Macropus lands an elbow inside that Kalske shrugs off.
It looks like Hjallis Kalske has been cut.
Macropus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalske prevents it.
Kalske stops a takedown attempt from Macropus.
Kalske wants to get back to striking at distance but Macropus won't allow it.
Macropus keeps control of Kalske as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kalske or perhaps it was just good defense by Macropus, which made it look bad.
Macropus wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske rushes Macropus and presses him up against the cage.
Macropus'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.
Nice elbow from Macropus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske swings wildly with an uppercut but Macropus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Macropus.
Macropus gets underhooks to prevent Kalske's takedown attempt.
Macropus is trying to drag Kalske to the mat but Kalske just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geryon Macropus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macropus tries for a takedown but Kalske manages to get underhooks.
Macropus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kalske is pressing down on Macropus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kalske is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kalske seems keen to control Macropus's posture.
Macropus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macropus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalske looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalske, not yet.
Kalske bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macropus's guard.
Kalske is in close to Macropus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kalske makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kalske content to stall in guard here.
Kalske advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske lands a few punches from side control.
Kalske looks up at the clock and then as Macropus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kalske smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kalske scoring with punches from side control.
Kalske scores with punches from side control.
Macropus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Macropus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kalske landing a few strikes.
Macropus is breathing heavily.
Macropus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kalske connects with a decent elbow.
Macropus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske cracks Macropus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kalske cracks Macropus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Macropus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
Kalske scoring with punches and elbows.
Kalske is putting a hurting on Macropus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kalske cracks Macropus with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macropus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kalske working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kalske scoring with punches and elbows.
Kalske working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hjallis Kalske's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Macropus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalske.
Macropus tries to keep at a distance but Kalske has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macropus can't get the takedown.
Kalske swings wildly with an uppercut but Macropus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macropus tries to stall but Kalske uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalske tries to circle away but Macropus has him pinned against the cage.
Macropus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macropus lands an elbow that stopped Kalske in his tracks for a moment.
Kalske dodges an elbow strike from Macropus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kalske.
Kalske working over Macropus with some ground and pound. Macropus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macropus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macropus tries to get out of the position.
Kalske looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kalske lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macropus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kalske. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kalske slows the pace down in half guard.
Macropus is trying to control but can't.
Kalske is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Kalske there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalske slips a nice elbow through Macropus's hands, connecting with Macropus's forehead.
Macropus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kalske scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two 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.
Kalske seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalske scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kalske working the head and body with strikes.
Kalske sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macropus taking some punishment here, with Kalske in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalske in particular looking to stall.
Macropus is trying to maintain the position but Kalske is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalske seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Macropus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kalske trying to control the pace.
Kalske looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macropus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kalske connects with a nice short shot to Macropus's temple.
Kalske seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macropus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalske scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kalske is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kalske drops an elbow to the side of Macropus's head.
Kalske is trying to control the action in half guard but Macropus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalske with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kalske slips a nice elbow through Macropus's hands, connecting with Macropus's forehead.
Kalske takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalske working Macropus over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske drops an elbow to the side of Macropus's head.
Kalske working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Macropus has hold of Kalske's hands but Kalske slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalske is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hjallis Kalske's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Macropus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalske.
Kalske is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macropus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macropus wants to clinch up but Kalske keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalske.
An attempted straight right counter from Macropus misses the target.
Macropus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
Macropus misses the jab.
Kalske moves into range and clinches up with Macropus.
Macropus looking to stall.
Macropus lands an elbow just above Kalske 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macropus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macropus.
Macropus is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalske gets an underhook and turns Macropus into the cage.
Kalske has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macropus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalske prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macropus throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macropus.
Kalske is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macropus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Geryon Macropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kalske landing some decent shots from guard.
Kalske landing some decent shots from guard.
Kalske is in close to Macropus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kalske scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kalske working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalske postures up and lands a big shot to Macropus's brow.
Kalske scoring with punches to the head and body.
Macropus is trying to control the position but Kalske postures up.
Kalske working some strikes from top position.
Kalske distracts Macropus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kalske is working Macropus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kalske pushes down on Macropus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kalske is nestled in close to Macropus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kalske lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kalske working over Macropus with some ground and pound. Macropus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kalske seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macropus keeps working.
Macropus taking some punishment here, with Kalske in his half guard.
Kalske looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalske lands a nice short elbow.
Macropus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kalske working over Macropus with some ground and pound. Macropus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalske lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kalske is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske trying to control the action but Macropus is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kalske.
Kalske lands with a punch from half guard.
Geryon Macropus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalske content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kalske is nestled in close to Macropus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hjallis Kalske has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kalske is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kalske winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
In his post fight interview, Hjallis Kalske started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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