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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Kolari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michael Jackson - Billie Jean. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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166 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kolari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolari misses with a head kick.
Kolari 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.
Kolari throws a leg kick but Steroidi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kolari throws out a leg kick but Steroidi moves out of range and Kolari only half commits.
Kolari tries a low kick but Steroidi avoids it.
Steroidi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolari circles away quickly and effectively.
Steroidi scores with a jab.
Kolari throws a sloppy head kick and Steroidi moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steroidi checks a leg kick.
Kolari slips under a jab.
Kolari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steroidi is able to avoid easily.
Kolari misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi wants to clinch up but Kolari keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kolari shoots in for a double leg but Steroidi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolari misses with a low kick.
Kolari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kolari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good work by Steroidi as he checks the leg kick.
Kolari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steroidi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sami Kolari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steroidi scores with a leg kick.
Steroidi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Sami Kolari has been cut.
Kolari looks to land a body kick but Steroidi moved away.
Steroidi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kolari's half guard.
Steroidi wants to control but Kolari is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kolari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kolari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolari looking to control.
Steroidi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi wants to control from the top but Kolari keeps moving.
Kolari has his foot on Steroidi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steroidi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolari can't keep his opponent in guard - Steroidi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steroidi wants to pass to mount but Kolari is defending the position.
Kolari tries to roll over but Steroidi keeps him under control.
Steroidi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolari is looking to improve his position.
Steroidi controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi wants to free his trapped foot but Kolari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steroidi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steroidi looks gassed!
Kolari trying to hold on to Steroidi's head to control him but Steroidi postures up.
Kolari tries to get to full guard but Steroidi has control of the leg.
Kolari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kolari.
Kolari trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kolari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroidi is one step ahead there.
Steroidi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steroidi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kolari throws a wild body kick that Steroidi sees coming a mile off.
Kolari throws a leg kick that misses.
Steroidi blocks a head kick by Kolari.
Kolari misses with a leg kick
and Steroidi counters with an inside leg kick.
Steroidi misses with a two punch combination.
Kolari feints and then cracks Steroidi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steroidi down.
A shot to the body from Kolari misses
and Steroidi counters with a nice body kick.
Kolari tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Kolari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kolari misses with a low kick.
Steroidi tries for a takedown but Kolari circles away easily
and Kolari counters with an outside leg kick.
Kolari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kolari looks to throw a body kick
and Steroidi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steroidi.
Steroidi jumps into guard, dragging Kolari to the mat.
Kolari throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolari wants to control from the top but Steroidi keeps moving.
Kolari passes Steroidi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steroidi manages to get to full guard.
Steroidi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolari defends it easily.
Steroidi is breathing heavily.
Kolari trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolari drops back looking for a leg! Steroidi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steroidi manages to kick Kolari off! Kolari jumps back into Steroidi's guard.
Kolari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kolari trying to control but Steroidi is working from the bottom.
Kolari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steroidi has momentary wrist control but Kolari slips an elbow through the middle.
Kolari wants to control from the top but Steroidi keeps moving.
Kolari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kolari lands a couple of digs.
Kolari wants to pass the guard but Steroidi is keeping the position.
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.
Steroidi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kolari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kolari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steroidi shoots in and bounces Kolari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steroidi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolari is trying to keep Steroidi in close.
Steroidi trying to control but Kolari is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolari controls Steroidi momentarily but Steroidi frees himself.
Steroidi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steroidi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steroidi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steroidi has managed to get both his arms back between Kolari's legs - danger averted.
Kolari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kolari throws a head kick but Steroidi moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kolari.
A leg kick checked by Kolari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kolari throws a sloppy head kick
and Steroidi counters with a low kick, right behind Kolari 's knee.
Steroidi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kolari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steroidi somewhat.
Steroidi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kolari thows a leg kick but Steroidi checks it
and Steroidi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolari throws a solid leg kick but Steroidi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kolari.
Steroidi moves out of range of the body kick.
Anabolinen Steroidi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolari takes a swing at Steroidi's ribcage but misses.
Kolari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kolari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steroidi is able to avoid easily.
Kolari takes a swing at Steroidi's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sami Kolari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Kolari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kolari lands a head kick. Steroidi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steroidi is looking to land body kicks.
Kolari tries to land a body kick
and Steroidi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolari throws a front kick aimed at Steroidi's knee but Steroidi avoids it well.
Kolari throws a leg kick
and Steroidi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steroidi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steroidi manages to end up in side control.
Kolari regains half guard.
Kolari trying to control here.
Steroidi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kolari is trying to maintain the position but Steroidi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kolari is looking to improve his position.
Steroidi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steroidi is thwarting Kolari's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steroidi pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steroidi's guard.
Kolari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolari tries to free his leg and advance position but Steroidi is retaining full guard.
Kolari is working hard here to advance position.
Steroidi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolari wants to control from the top but Steroidi keeps moving.
Kolari drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steroidi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolari has Steroidi in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi is stalling in the full guard.
Kolari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolari throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Steroidi preventing the sweep.
Kolari keeping moving, preventing Steroidi from controlling successfully.
Kolari has his foot on Steroidi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steroidi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolari trying to control the position.
Steroidi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolari is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steroidi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kolari 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.
Steroidi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steroidi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steroidi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steroidi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steroidi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steroidi is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolari trying to control the position.
Steroidi looking to pass the guard.
Kolari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steroidi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steroidi manages to get himself to full guard.
Steroidi working a defensive guard here.
Kolari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolinen Steroidi.
Well Steroidi 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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