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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 51 p4p, 48 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 13 p4p, 12 weight class). Kalske comes to the cage accompanied by Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Kalske throws a poor cross that misses
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kalske is trying to keep Thai in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Kalske is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thai is one step ahead there.
Thai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kalske looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kalske looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kalske!
Kalske working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske gets to mount! Thai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thai 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.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalske is trying to control. Thai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalske in particular looking to stall.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Kalske is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske trying to control from half guard but Thai is working away.
Kalske frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thai is squirming around, avoiding Kalske's attempts to control the action.
Kalske controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske wants to control the pace but Thai is squirming around nicely.
Thai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kalske trying to control but Thai is having none of it.
Thai tries to reverse the position but Kalske maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai keeps trying to improve his position.
Thai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Thai is pressing down on Kalske's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thai keeping full guard, as Kalske tries to pass.
Thai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kalske has passed into half guard!
Kalske is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thai is just riding it out for now. Kalske eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalske circles away.
Kalske swings widly with a right hand
and Thai counters with a single leg into guard. Kalske didn't expect that.
Kalske trying to control the position.
Kalske is looking for a triangle but Thai pushes his legs off easily.
Thai trying to move into half guard but instead Kalske has managed to sweep!
Thai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalske can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalske can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalske defends well.
Thai 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thai is keeping the position for now.
Kalske trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thai's guard.
Kalske trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Kalske stopping the sweep attempt from Thai.
Thai keeping full guard, as Kalske tries to pass.
Kalske got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalske has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Kalske pushes his legs off easily.
Kalske with a nice head shot there.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Kalske pushes his legs off easily.
Kalske stands up over Thai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalske working some strikes from top position.
Wille Thai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thai has an active guard here but Kalske has managed to pass into half guard.
Thai is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalske pulls his head out easily.
Kalske sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thai taking some punishment here, with Kalske in his half guard.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Kalske is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thai defends it well.
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.
Still in half guard, Kalske seems content to control.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalske pulls his head out easily.
Kalske takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kalske working the head and body with strikes.
Kalske working the head and body with strikes.
Kalske is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalske content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kalske moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalske.
Thai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thai tries to keep at a distance but Kalske has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thai 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.
Thai goes for a takedown attempt but Kalske pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thai slips under a jab from Kalske.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalske jabs Thai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalske's waist but Kalske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
Hjallis Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalske displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Kalske tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thai manages to circle out of the way.
Kalske tries to clinch there but Thai circles away.
Kalske tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Kalske, looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Kalske against the cage but Kalske circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalske seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thai is out of range and Kalske settles back down.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Kalske pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kalske tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kalske misses.
Kalske leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalske clinches with his opponent.
Kalske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Kalske prevents the takedown attempt.
Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalske prevents it.
A short right from Kalske.
A short uppercut from Kalske.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kalske lands a shot to the body.
Thai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Kalske.
Kalske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai 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.
Kalske prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalske gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalske scores with a hook to the body.
Kalske tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalske lands a body shot.
Kalske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Kalske digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalske.
Kalske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Thai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalske walks away with a smile on his face. Thai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body punch from Kalske.
Kalske digs a good hook to Thai's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Kalske lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalske throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Thai flicks out a counter leg kick but Kalske steps away.
Hjallis Kalske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalske scoring well with a low kick there.
Hjallis Kalske is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalske rushes Thai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalske sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalske was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalske misses with a body shot.
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Kalske sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalske is looking to counter punch.
Kalske takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalske lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai has Kalske pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalske manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hjallis Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Kalske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalske manages to get underhooks.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Kalske turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kalske lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hjallis Kalske has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalske tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Thai wants a takedown.
Kalske tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalske stalling against the cage.
Kalske makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalske lands a nice uppercut.
Kalske scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Kalske lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
Kalske presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Kalske.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalske.
Thai prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Kalske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kalske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalske lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kalske.
Kalske lands with a left to the head.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Kalske lands a nice uppercut.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Kalske lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalske.
Kalske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalske pushes Thai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kalske as the two fighters clinch.
Kalske lands a shot to the body.
Kalske lands a body punch.
Kalske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalske pushes Thai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalske misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
Thai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalske is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Kalske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kalske - that landed with a thud.
Kalske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Kalske.
Kalske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kalske.
Kalske scores with a hook to the body.
Kalske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai wants a takedown.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalske lands a body punch.
Kalske lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Thai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalske smiles and moves away.
Thai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalske looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske had his way with Wille Thai in that round.
That's time! Kalske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kalske wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Kalske scores with a head kick. Thai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kalske does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Kalske and move into the clinch position.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske darts in and clinches Thai up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thai prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Nice body punch from Kalske - that landed with a thud.
Kalske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kalske gets underhooks to prevent Thai's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Kalske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske lands with a light punch inside.
Thai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Kalske digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Kalske.
Thai prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Kalske scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalske gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thai.
Hjallis Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Kalske lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske gets underhooks to prevent Thai's takedown attempt.
Thai has Kalske pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalske manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalske prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalske scores with a hook to the body.
Kalske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalske to keep the fight standing.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kalske.
Kalske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalske.
Kalske scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Kalske is working Thai over against the cage.
Kalske tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalske scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalske presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thai fails to pull guard.
Kalske struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske pushes Thai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalske tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Kalske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Thai is looking for a takedown.
Kalske misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske lands a shoulder strike.
Thai wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalske manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalske.
Kalske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalske lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalske is working Thai over against the cage.
A short right from Kalske on the inside.
Kalske lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kalske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thai is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kalske on the inside.
Thai is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalske finish him?
Kalske works on Thai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalske lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalske is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Kalske.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalske.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalske.
Thai wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalske manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kalske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalske avoiding damage.
Thai seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai can't get the takedown.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Kalske prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalske 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:42
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:43
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hjallis Kalske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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