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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Miller (ranked 510 p4p, 387 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 66 p4p, 48 weight class). Kalske has chosen Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Kalske displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Kalske shoots in.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Kalske slips under a jab from Miller.
Kalske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kalske.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
And Kalske tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kalske missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske connects with a crisp jab.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joel Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Kalske connects with a body shot.
Kalske lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalske fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske throws a lazy uppercut
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Kalske closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Kalske paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske drives through with a 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller controlling the position.
Kalske won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller is controlling Kalske's posture.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalske throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller keeping full guard, as Kalske tries to pass.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Kalske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalske throws a big shot that misses.
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalske connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kalske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalske.
Kalske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalske now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miller throws a body punch but Kalske moves out of range.
Kalske scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalske.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Joel Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kalske throws a lazy uppercut
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalske lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kalske walks into a jab.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Kalske moves away and avoids it.
Kalske getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalske just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a body punch but Kalske moves out of range.
Kalske clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Kalske misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kalske misses its intended target.
Kalske on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalske shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalske's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kalske changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalske lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Kalske landing strikes.
Kalske in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller dodges the ground and pound from Kalske.
Kalske misses with the ground and pound.
Miller is not content to let Kalske control the position.
Kalske landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kalske fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kalske scoring with punches from side control.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalske controls the position from side control.
The ground and pound from Kalske seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kalske working the head with strikes.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller regains half guard, as Kalske was trying to land strikes.
Kalske winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalske.
Kalske is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Kalske winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Kalske is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller tries to roll over but Kalske keeps him under control.
Kalske looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kalske seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalske scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalske, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalske moves away.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Kalske.
Kalske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Kalske is out of range.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Kalske ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalske.
Kalske misses with a few strikes there.
Miller 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.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalske changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kalske moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kalske misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalske getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalske connects with a crisp jab.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kalske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Kalske connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalske tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joel Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller defending well as Kalske loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Kalske lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalske counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller misses with an uppercut
letting Kalske counter with a right hand.
Joel Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalske changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Kalske manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalske. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalske scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Kalske shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske with a jab.
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!
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Kalske's shoulder, as Kalske tries to avoid the shot.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Kalske counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalske catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalske scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Kalske lands with an overhand left.
Kalske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Kalske lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalske has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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