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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mordor Mettovaara (ranked 141 p4p, 140 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 22 p4p, 21 weight class). Kalske has chosen Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet? as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 Amsterdam, Mordor Mettovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske throws a body punch but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Mettovaara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kalske shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mettovaara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mettovaara 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalske accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske distracts Mettovaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mettovaara has an active guard here but Kalske has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mettovaara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kalske.
Kalske trying to control but Mettovaara is working from the bottom.
Kalske wants to pass the guard but Mettovaara is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Mettovaara keeps moving.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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.
Mettovaara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kalske escapes and throws Mettovaara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kalske working the strikes but Mettovaara uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mettovaara wants to improve his position but Kalske is controlling well.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mettovaara keeps working.
Mettovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalske pulls his head out easily.
Kalske thows a huge punch but Mettovaara dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mettovaara.
Kalske trying to control but Mettovaara is working from the bottom.
Mettovaara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalske.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kalske is looking to work some ground and pound but Mettovaara has wrist control.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Mettovaara keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalske tries for a takedown but Mettovaara circles away easily
letting Mettovaara counter with a right hand.
Mettovaara wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a low kick but Mettovaara moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mettovaara misses the target.
Kalske changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kalske misses with a body punch
and Kalske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Mettovaara moved out of range nicely.
Mettovaara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalske counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalske throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalske thows a huge punch but Mettovaara dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
That's time! Mettovaara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara moves forwards but Kalske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mettovaara leaves Kalske with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mettovaara tries to clinch up but Kalske circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalske sizes up Mettovaara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throws a low kick but Mettovaara moves out of range easily.
Mettovaara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kalske swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mettovaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Mettovaara's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mettovaara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalske with the counter takedown but Mettovaara avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske scores with a jab to the head.
Kalske connects with a body shot that sends Mettovaara's belly button to the back.
Kalske with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mettovaara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mettovaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mettovaara slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalske, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalske just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMettovaara.
Mordor Mettovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kalske scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara tries to bench press Kalske off him but Kalske keeps the position.
Kalske fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mettovaara is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kalske connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske tries to advance position but instead Mettovaara slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kalske is looking to stall here but Mettovaara recovers full guard.
Kalske postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kalske postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalske is looking to work some ground and pound but Mettovaara has wrist control.
Kalske scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kalske won't allow Mettovaara to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalske's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mettovaara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Mettovaara keeps moving.
Kalske with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalske lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalske trying to control the position from guard on top but Mettovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske landing with the ground and pound.
Kalske missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalske works over Mettovaara with some ground and pound from guard.
Kalske content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mettovaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske wants to pass the guard but Mettovaara is keeping the position.
Kalske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kalske checks a leg kick.
Kalske feints the counter takedown.
Mordor Mettovaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalske tries to work over Mettovaara's front leg with a kick but Mettovaara checks it.
A combination from Mettovaara does no damage.
Mettovaara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mordor Mettovaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalske swings widly with a right hand
and Mettovaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mettovaara loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Mettovaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara misses with a body shot.
Kalske takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown but Mettovaara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mettovaara is fending him off so far but Kalske persists. Nope, Mettovaara circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalske with a poor takedown
and Mettovaara counters with a stiff right hand.
Mordor Mettovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske throws a shot to the body.
Mettovaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Kalske shoots in looking for a takedown but Mettovaara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalske's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mettovaara throwing a counter right hand but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Kalske throws a body shot but no joy.
Mordor Mettovaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Mettovaara misses.
Mettovaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara throws out a powerful jab.
Kalske misses with a hook
and Mettovaara counters with a nice uppercut.
Mettovaara takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
Kalske throws a hook but Mettovaara avoids it easily.
Kalske fails with the takedown
and Mettovaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kalske fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mettovaara 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 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mettovaara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mettovaara drops Kalske with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kalske looks back up at him and smiles so Mettovaara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kalske is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kalske covering up! Mettovaara comes in with a big uppercut and Kalske goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mordor Mettovaara!
Mordor Mettovaara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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