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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 556 p4p, 1312 weight class) and Kimmo Kallio (ranked 75 p4p, 163 weight class). Kohinata Minoru Ii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32 - 14 - 0 |
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30 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Minoru Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Kallio gets double underhooks and turns Minoru Ii into the cage.
Minoru Ii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kallio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minoru Ii fails with the takedown
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kohinata Minoru Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Minoru Ii is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Minoru Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Minoru Ii shoots in for a double leg but Kallio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kallio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kallio is fending him off so far but Minoru Ii persists. Nope, Kallio circles away and we're back to standing.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Minoru Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Minoru Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kallio as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii avoids them all with ease.
Minoru Ii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minoru Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kallio swivels and escapes.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kallio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch.
Minoru Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kallio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Minoru Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kallio sprawls well. Kallio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minoru Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallio tries to land a body kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a three punch combo that has Kallio backing up. Kallio nods at Minoru Ii to acknowledge the strikes.
Minoru Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kallio! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Minoru Ii.
Kallio misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Minoru Ii checks a low kick from Kallio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoru Ii closes the distance but Kallio moves to the side
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio throws a counter combo.
Kallio throws a combination that misses
and Minoru Ii moves into the clinch.
Kallio breaks from the clinch.
Kallio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minoru Ii dives in and grabs Kallio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kallio pushes down on Minoru Ii's head and hops out.
Minoru Ii blocks the body kick.
Kallio stuffs the takedown attempt from Minoru Ii. Minoru Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Minoru Ii has Kallio up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio lands a hook that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Kallio is trying to push Minoru Ii away but Minoru Ii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kallio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
Minoru Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Kallio. That snapped Minoru Ii's head back.
Minoru Ii misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
Kallio misses with an uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a two punch combo.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kallio avoids the head kick by Minoru Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kallio digs a good hook to Minoru Ii's body.
Kallio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallio fails to land with a series of punches.
Minoru Ii feinted with a counter takedown.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kallio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kallio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kallio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minoru Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii tries for a takedown but Kallio circles away easily
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii is looking to clinch.
Kallio tries a quick counter leg kick but Minoru Ii is wise to it.
Minoru Ii moves into range and clinches up with Kallio.
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minoru Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kallio! But no joy.
Minoru Ii looks for a takedown but Kallio sprawls well.
As Minoru Ii backs off Kallio throws a huge counter combo but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kohinata Minoru Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
Minoru Ii moves out of range as Kallio throws a body kick.
Minoru Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Kallio gets double underhooks and turns Minoru Ii into the cage.
Kallio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kallio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Minoru Ii misses
and Kallio counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kallio.
Kallio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii is looking to clinch.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Minoru Ii.
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minoru Ii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range.
Kallio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minoru Ii forces Kallio back against the cage and clinches.
Kallio working hard to break the clinch.
Minoru Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallio walks away with a smile on his face. Minoru Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minoru Ii shoots in for a takedown but Kallio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minoru Ii defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
Minoru Ii closes the distance and clinches up with Kallio, looking for a takedown. Minoru Ii pushes Kallio against the cage but Kallio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minoru Ii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crunch! Kallio slams his shin into Minoru Ii's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minoru Ii is defended easily by Kallio.
Kallio is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii misses with a double jab.
Minoru Ii dives in for a single leg takedown but Kallio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minoru Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallio walks away with a smile on his face. Minoru Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Minoru Ii avoids a kick to the body.
Minoru Ii goes for a double leg but Kallio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kallio continues to drive forward.
Kallio counters with a body kick.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
Kallio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minoru Ii is looking to clinch but Kallio is avoiding it.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minoru Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kallio defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kallio throws a lazy head kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a three punch combo that has Kallio backing up. Kallio nods at Minoru Ii to acknowledge the strikes.
Kallio fails to land with a series of punches.
Minoru Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
Minoru Ii closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kallio fails to land.
Kallio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kallio breaks the clinch.
Minoru Ii has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Minoru Ii darts in and clinches Kallio up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kallio 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.
Kallio is trying to break the clinch but Minoru Ii is controlling him.
Minoru Ii prevents a body shot from Kallio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minoru Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallio walks away with a smile on his face. Minoru Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Minoru Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kallio defends it nicely.
Kallio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kohinata Minoru Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch but Kallio slips to the side
and Kallio counters with a series of strikes. Minoru Ii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Minoru Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallio but Kallio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kallio is looking for the big counter here.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kallio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A right-left combo lands from Minoru Ii.
Kallio scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Minoru Ii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Minoru Ii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kallio manages to circle out of the way.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minoru Ii shoots in for a takedown but Kallio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minoru Ii checks a leg kick.
Kallio throws a jab when Minoru Ii was well out of range.
Kallio tries to score with a low kick but Minoru Ii moves his leg out of the way.
Minoru Ii fails with the takedown.
Kallio thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from Kallio misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio avoids the head kick by Minoru Ii.
Kallio throws out a counter right but Minoru Ii avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii is looking to clinch.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minoru Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kallio.
Minoru Ii drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minoru Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minoru Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kallio scores with a shot to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Minoru Ii slips the punch.
Minoru Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Minoru Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minoru Ii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minoru Ii.
Kallio jabs at Minoru Ii's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio throws a push kick but Minoru Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Minoru Ii feinted with a counter takedown.
Kallio lands a glancing blow to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minoru Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kallio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
A relieved looking Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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