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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 79 p4p, 334 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 12 p4p, 49 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske misses with a head kick.
Puno is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kalske has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Kalske lands a body shot.
Kalske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalske throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puno swivels and escapes.
Kalske shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puno.
Kalske throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalske appears to be looking for a big counter.
Puno misses with a low kick.
Kalske appears to be looking for a big counter.
Puno gets caught flat footed, as Kalske shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Kalske missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske looking to sit in guard and control but Puno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kalske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Puno won't allow Kalske to sweep him here.
Kalske wants to hit a sweep here but Puno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalske there!
Kalske tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kalske really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kalske regains half guard.
Puno works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kalske sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Puno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adan Puno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Kalske seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puno. That's going to slow Kalske down.
Puno fakes the leg kick and cracks Kalske in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is looking to chop away at Kalske's legs.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Hjallis Kalske has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalske fails to land the takedown.
Kalske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puno in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puno on his heels. He'll look to pass Puno's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalske throws a strike but Puno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalske looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Kalske throws his legs up looking for a submission but Puno uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kalske tries to bench press Puno off him but Puno keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalske is not content to let Puno control the position.
Kalske is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four 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 is letting Puno control him for a moment.
Kalske looking for a sweep but Puno has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kalske is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adan Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Puno connects with the punch.
Kalske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Kalske's shoulder, as Kalske tries to avoid the shot.
Kalske throwing a counter right hand but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno drops his hands momentarily and Kalske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Kalske checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalske tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puno - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puno cracks Kalske with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kalske looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him?
Kalske is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puno.
Oh Kalske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kalske seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kalske tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno!
Adan Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Adan Puno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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