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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schilt comes to the cage accompanied by Broodje Bakpao - New kids on the block. Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. Gilbert Schilt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilbert Schilt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilt throws a big shot that misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to de liver by Schilt. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.
Nice jab there from Schilt.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schilt counters with a straight right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
letting Schilt counter with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schilt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taalasmaas head.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow just above Schilt 's eye.
Taalasmaa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schilt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taalasmaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Schilt controls his hands.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Taalasmaa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schilt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schilt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Schilt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schilt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa working aggressively here.
Schilt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schilt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schilt works on Taalasmaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Schilt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Taalasmaa digs a right hand underneath Schilt's ribcage. Schilt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schilt has had enough of the clinch but Taalasmaa keeps him there for the moment.
Schilt blocks an uppercut.
Schilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schilt is fending him off so far but Taalasmaa persists. Nope, Schilt circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilbert Schilt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Schilt is just out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taalasmaa looks gassed!
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Schilt saw that one coming.
Schilt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Kari Taalasmaa has been cut.
Schilt lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schilt lands with a nice body punch.
Schilt closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schilt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taalasmaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt is trying to maintain a safe position but Taalasmaa gets an underhook and turns Schilt into the cage.
Good body shot from Schilt.
Taalasmaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Schilt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schilt.
Schilt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taalasmaa up against the cage.
Schilt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schilt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Schilt manages to get underhooks.
Schilt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schilt manages to break the clinch.
Schilt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taalasmaa on the side of the head.
Taalasmaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schilt to score with a decent uppercut.
Schilt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schilt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schilt can't get the takedown.
Schilt has had enough of the clinch but Taalasmaa keeps him there for the moment.
Taalasmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to land knees to the body.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Schilt.
Schilt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Schilt is trying to break the clinch but Taalasmaa has him pressed against the cage.
Schilt trying to stall but Taalasmaa improves his position.
A short left from Schilt.
Schilt trying to control the position but instead, Taalasmaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schilt into the cage.
Schilt breaks the clinch.
Taalasmaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of Schilt's head but Schilt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Schilt scores with a hook to the body. Taalasmaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schilt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schilt digs a good body shot into Taalasmaa's ribs.
Nice body punch from Schilt.
Schilt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schilt throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Schilt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Schilt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Schilt as he connects with a hook.
Schilt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taalasmaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Schilt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Schilt.
Taalasmaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schilt rather than just go for the knockout.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schilt lands a lovely overhand right.
Schilt throws a right and a left that Taalasmaa avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa lands an overhand right.
Schilt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schilt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Schilt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schilt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schilt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schilt lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Schilt. Beautiful body shot.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schilt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilt lands a with a good body shot.
Schilt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schilt throws a head kick that misses.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schilt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
Schilt throws the kick towards the body but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Taalasmaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schilt counters by clinching up.
Schilt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilbert Schilt is winning the standup battle so far.
Taalasmaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taalasmaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schilt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gilbert Schilt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schilt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taalasmaa in his tracks.
Schilt fails to land with a series of punches.
Schilt cracks Taalasmaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters with a left and a right that stings Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a big shot that misses.
Schilt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schilt misses with a series of wild punches.
Taalasmaa throws a shot from downtown. Schilt moves away and avoids it.
Schilt misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Schilt tries to clinch up.
Schilt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taalasmaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schilt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schilt lands with a shot to the body.
Schilt throws a hook but Taalasmaa avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa shoots for a takedown but Schilt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schilt clinches up against the cage.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Schilt as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schilt blocking some punches.
Schilt scores with a hook to the body.
Schilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schilt scores with the left hand. Taalasmaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Schilt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taalasmaa throws an elbow but misses.
Schilt blocks the elbow strike.
Taalasmaa tries a body shot but Schilt blocks it.
Schilt effectively controlling the action here.
Taalasmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schilt avoids a wild elbow strike from Taalasmaa.
Schilt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taalasmaa keeps control of Schilt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schilt wants to get back to striking at distance but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Taalasmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Schilt.
Schilt blocks the elbow strike.
Taalasmaa is leaning against Schilt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taalasmaa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Schilt avoiding damage.
Schilt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schilt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taalasmaa.
Schilt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schilt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taalasmaa has him pressed against the cage.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schilt is trying to maintain a safe position but Taalasmaa gets an underhook and turns Schilt into the cage.
Taalasmaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schilt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taalasmaa can do to turn this around?
Taalasmaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schilt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taalasmaa prevents it.
Schilt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a damaging elbow.
Taalasmaa gets through Schilt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa lands a left hand.
Taalasmaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schilt or not.
Taalasmaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schilt.
Taalasmaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schilt's defenses.
Taalasmaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Taalasmaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taalasmaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taalasmaa gets through Schilt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schilt.
A short right from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schilts head.
Taalasmaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Schilt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
and Schilt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schilt avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Schilt misses the shot to the body.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Schilt is having none of it.
Schilt tries to clinch up.
Schilt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taalasmaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taalasmaa forces Schilt back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa fails to pull guard.
Schilt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taalasmaa.
Schilt breaks the clinch.
Schilt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taalasmaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Schilt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taalasmaa's head backwards.
Schilt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schilt blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Schilt.
Taalasmaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schilt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taalasmaa or not.
Schilt breaks the clinch.
Schilt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schilt scores with a shot to the body.
Schilt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schilt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taalasmaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schilt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook to the body
and Schilt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schilt connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schilt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head.
Schilt connects with a right hand. Taalasmaa shakes it off.
Taalasmaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schilt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schilt forces Taalasmaa back against the cage and clinches.
Taalasmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schilt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schilt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Taalasmaa.
Schilt misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schilt.
Schilt is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schilt wants to get back to striking at distance but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Schilt can't break the clinch.
Schilt struggles to land a body shot inside as Taalasmaa controls his hands.
Schilt misses with a punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taalasmaa tries to throw a body punch but Schilt avoids it by throwing Taalasmaa back against the cage.
Gilbert Schilt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schilt is looking to break free of the clinch but Taalasmaa has double underhooks.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow just above Schilt 's eye.
Taalasmaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kari Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taalasmaa missing with knees to the body.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook to the body.
Schilt manages to break the clinch.
Schilt tests Taalasmaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that Schilt avoids nicely.
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.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters with a three punch combo that has Taalasmaa backing up. Taalasmaa nods at Schilt to acknowledge the strikes.
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taalasmaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taalasmaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
enabling Schilt to counter with a crisp jab.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schilt lands a with a good body shot.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Schilt moves away
and Schilt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schilt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Taalasmaa misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Schilt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schilt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Schilt!
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