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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miet Cleever (ranked 7 p4p, 21 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). Kalske has chosen Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske swings widly with a right hand
and Cleever counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalske with a nice cross.
Cleever on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cleever misses with a hook.
Kalske rushes Cleever and presses him up against the cage.
Kalske leaning against his opponent.
Cleever lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalske backwards.
Kalske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever lands a shoulder strike.
Kalske's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalske.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Kalske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Kalske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleever digs a right hand into Kalske's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalske's gas tank.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Kalske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Miet Cleever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalske gets the takedown into side control.
Cleever sneaks out the side door and pushes Kalske away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalske as he connects with a hook.
Kalske misses with a left hand
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cleever rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalske moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalske has closed the distance and engaged Cleever in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cleever or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Kalske.
Cleever lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Kalske tries to tie him up.
Kalske can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
Kalske lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleever manages to break the clinch.
Cleever doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalske swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
Kalske connects with a right hand. Cleever shakes it off.
Cleever swings widly with a right hand
and Kalske counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cleever thinking.
Kalske lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalske misses with a looping left.
Cleever defending well as Kalske loads up on a big left hand.
Cleever feints and then cracks Kalske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalske down.
Cleever misses with a body shot
and Cleever takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cleever misses with a looping left.
Kalske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cleever looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalske is just out of range.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cleever swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske throws a body kick that misses
and Cleever cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalske.
Kalske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cleever feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kalske slips a straight right by Cleever.
Cleever shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kalske gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalske.
Kalske tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Kalske avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalske throws a body punch but Cleever moves out of range.
Cleever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalske just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Miet Cleever will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kalske takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kalske lands with an uppercut that bounces Cleever off the cage and back into range.
Kalske looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cleever tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleever throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske scores with a takedown into Cleever's guard.
Cleever has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kalske has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Miet Cleever has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalske scores with a shot to the side of Cleever's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalske misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Kalske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Cleever.
Kalske digs a right hand into Cleever's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleever's gas tank.
Kalske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever presses Kalske against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleever throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Cleever.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalske.
Cleever prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Kalske lands a shoulder strike.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Kalske takes a shot to the head.
Kalske misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleever.
Kalske lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleever creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleever throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Kalske.
Cleever pushes Kalske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Kalske is working Cleever over against the cage.
Kalske blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Kalske blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalske dodges an elbow strike from Cleever.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleever's elbow.
Cleever scores with a shoulder strike.
Cleever lands an uppercut.
Kalske is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Cleever.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever breaks the clinch.
Cleever throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
Cleever throws a leg kick but Kalske moved away.
Kalske blocks a head kick by Cleever.
A low kick from Kalske is predictable there
and Cleever counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalske drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cleever is looking to stand up but Kalske isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske has gone for a leg lock! Cleever slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalske's guard.
Kalske is working an open guard so Cleever takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kalske on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleever.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalske is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalske tries to clinch up but Cleever circles away and keeps his distance.
Cleever was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kalske misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalske misses with a hook.
Kalske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miet Cleever is winning the standup battle so far.
Cleever connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalske swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cleever swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalske throws a body kick that misses.
Kalske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleever throws a leg kick but Kalske sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cleever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalske slips a straight right by Cleever.
Kalske is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalske with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Kalske blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalske lands a leg kick that knocks Cleever off balance momentarily.
Cleever has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cleever fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalske checks it well.
Cleever loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cleever but Cleever pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske scores with a punch to the head.
Kalske takes a swing at Cleever's ribcage but misses.
Kalske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cleever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalske moves away.
Cleever uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalske has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Kalske. Beautiful body shot.
Kalske throws a sloppy head kick and Cleever moves out of range easily.
Cleever is looking for a counter combo.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleever. Kalske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleever lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever lands a nice looking body shot.
Cleever throws a front kick aimed at Kalske's knee but Kalske avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Kalske.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleever.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Cleever loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Cleever lands a really nice looking cross but Kalske seems unphased.
Kalske misses the body punch
and Cleever counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kalske! Cleever lets Kalske back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kalske is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Kalske misses its intended target.
Kalske is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleever finish him?
Cleever scoring well with a low kick there.
Cleever lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalske seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleever sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleever lands with a shot to the body.
Cleever connects with a leg kick.
Cleever fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalske works Cleever's body with a nice hook.
Cleever misses with a looping right.
Kalske with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Miet Cleever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Cleever misses with a looping left.
Cleever works Kalske's body with a nice hook.
Kalske takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cleever throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Kalske as he checks the leg kick.
Kalske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalske throws a push kick but Cleever slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Kalske blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleever.
Cleever sets himself, and Kalske steps forward looking for the clinch! Cleever avoids it this time.
Kalske checks a low kick from Cleever.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleever.
Kalske wants to counter with a clinch but Cleever pushes him away.
Kalske missing with a left hand there. Cleever was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cleever throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Kalske looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Kalske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalske has his takedown stuffed
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Kalske takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalske tries to clinch but Cleever is having none of it.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Cleever.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleever slips under a jab from Kalske.
Kalske blocks a head kick by Cleever.
Cleever avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalske tries for a takedown but Cleever circles away easily
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand.
Miet Cleever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cleever makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cleever avoids the body shot from Kalske.
Cleever fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kalske just manages to avoid it.
Kalske with a nice cross.
A jab from Kalske finds it's way through Cleever's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalske.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kalske.
Kalske looks to throw a body kick
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalske throws a hook but Cleever blocks it.
Cleever feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Kalske crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miet Cleever!
During a confident post fight interview, Miet Cleever thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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