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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kikkeli Kalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Malik's choice of entrance music: Soldier Side. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kikkeli Kalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdul Malik!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Malik.
Malik looks to land a combination. Kalle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kalle shoots in for a double leg but Malik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malik looks to throw the jab but Kalle is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalle.
Malik is looking for a sweep.
Malik wants to control but Kalle postures up.
Kalle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalle is breathing heavily.
Malik is trying to buck Kalle off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Malik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malik stands up and beckons Kalle to his feet.
Malik gets the takedown into side control.
Malik is staying tight to Kalle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kalle is trying to improve his position.
Malik decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Malik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kalle backs up against the cage.
Malik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Malik counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malik lands a jab-cross combination.
Malik is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kalle shoots and misses
and Malik counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kikkeli Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik throws a solid leg kick but Kalle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malik.
Malik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Malik stopping the sweep attempt from Kalle.
Malik pushes down on Kalle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalle tries to roll over but Malik keeps him under control.
Kalle actively working from the bottom here.
Malik prevents Kalle from improving his position.
Malik controlling the pace.
Malik stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kalle to get to his feet.
Malik tries to bum rush Kalle with a series of wild strikes but Kalle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Some bone on bone action there as Kalle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malik misses with a low kick as Kalle jumps back.
Malik looks to land a combination but Kalle avoids it well.
Malik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malik works the jab nicely.
Abdul Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalle shoots in and bounces Malik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malik is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalle has Malik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malik breaks the clinch.
Jab from Malik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Malik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Malik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalle misses with a takedown
and Malik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalle thinking.
Malik rushes Kalle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malik tries to break the clinch but Kalle is controlling the position.
Kalle can't break the clinch.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Malik misses.
Malik throws a right and a left that Kalle avoids nicely.
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Malik counters with a series of strikes. Kalle will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kikkeli Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malik.
A combination from Malik does no damage.
Kalle misses with a takedown
and Malik counters with a three punch combo that has Kalle backing up. Kalle nods at Malik to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malik throws a series of punches but Kalle moves out of range.
Malik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalle is looking to chop away at Malik's legs.
Malik has managed to clinch.
Malik can't break the clinch.
Kalle looking for a takedown.
Kalle tries to score a body lock takedown but Malik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
Kalle dodges the punch combination from Malik.
Kalle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalle blocks the body kick.
Kalle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Kalle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalle closes the distance and clinches up with Malik, looking for a takedown. Kalle pushes Malik against the cage but Malik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Malik misses.
Malik gets caught flat footed, as Kalle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kalle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malik is keeping the position for now.
Malik wants to stand up but Kalle is controlling him.
Malik pulls Kalle in close to prevent any damage.
Malik wants to stand up but Kalle is controlling him.
Malik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kalle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malik dives on top into guard.
Malik stands and steps away. Kalle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malik throws a right hand that Kalle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalle also avoids with ease.
Kalle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malik checks it well.
Malik lands with a right hand.
Malik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malik misses with a series of wild punches.
Malik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malik lands in his opponent's guard.
Kalle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kalle ducks right into an uppercut from Malik.
Malik doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalle circles away.
Kalle tries for a takedown but Malik circles away easily
and Malik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kikkeli Kalle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalle with a poor takedown
so Malik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malik trying to control but Kalle is working from the bottom.
Malik looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Malik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kalle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Malik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalle misses with a takedown attempt
and Malik counters with a series of strikes. Kalle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malik throws a low kick, looking for Kalle's leg but Kalle calmly moves out of range.
Kalle moves out of range as Malik strikes.
Malik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalle with a poor takedown
and Malik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kikkeli Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik misses with a double jab.
Kalle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malik counters with a series of strikes. Kalle will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik throws a head kick but Kalle moves out of range.
Kalle with a poor takedown
and Malik counters with a three punch combo that has Kalle backing up. Kalle nods at Malik to acknowledge the strikes.
Kalle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malik counters with a left and a right that stings Kalle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Malik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalle misses with a takedown
and Malik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kalle's guard.
Malik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalle 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.
Malik stands up from Kalle's guard - Malik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Malik lands a head shot.
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malik tries to work over Kalle's front leg with a kick but Kalle checks it.
Kalle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malik throws a right and a left that Kalle avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik throws a right hand that Kalle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalle also avoids with ease.
Kalle misses with a low kick.
Kalle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malik misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Malik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malik stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalle. Kalle gets slowly back to his feet.
Malik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malik lands in his opponent's guard.
Malik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Malik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malik wants to stand up but Kalle is controlling the position.
Kalle is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalle gets back to full guard.
Kalle is looking for a triangle but Malik pushes his legs off easily.
Malik stands up from Kalle's guard - Malik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kalle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malik with a jab.
Malik throws a combination. Kalle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abdul Malik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalle misses with a takedown attempt
and Malik counters with a right hand to the body.
Malik works Kalle's body with a nice hook.
Kalle shoots and misses
and Malik counters with a three punch combo that has Kalle backing up. Kalle nods at Malik to acknowledge the strikes.
Malik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalle. Kalle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Kalle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Malik can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalle swings around for an armbar but Malik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kalle's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Malik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malik 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Malik!
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hype
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FIGHT
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