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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orja Kaleeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Hajek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleeri comes to the cage accompanied by Orjakaleeri. Hajek has chosen Nazov Stavby - Babylon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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179 cm
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182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Orja Kaleeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jozef Hajek!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hajek tries to bum rush Kaleeri with a series of wild strikes but Kaleeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hajek looks for a takedown but Kaleeri sprawls well.
Hajek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaleeri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaleeri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hajek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hajek has Kaleeri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaleeri is trying to trip Hajek. He has hold of a leg but Hajek is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kaleeri persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hajek trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hajek pushes Kaleeri off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hajek throws a series of punches but Kaleeri avoids them all with ease.
Hajek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hajek stalling away here and it's allowed Kaleeri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kaleeri working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajek chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaleeri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleeri, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaleeri holds on and takes a little breather.
Hajek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hajek throws a big right hand that misses.
Hajek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaleeri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hajek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hajek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hajek wants to control from the top but Kaleeri keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hajek scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Hajek misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaleeri checks a leg kick.
Kaleeri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleeri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hajek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaleeri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hajek sees it coming and defends easily.
Hajek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaleeri pulls his head out easily.
Hajek looks gassed!
Kaleeri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaleeri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hajek keeps working.
Kaleeri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hajek has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajek actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaleeri tries for a takedown but Hajek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orja Kaleeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hajek misses with a double jab.
Hajek throws a right hand that Kaleeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaleeri also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaleeri.
Kaleeri shoots and misses
and Hajek counters with a takedown into side control.
Hajek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaleeri sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kaleeri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hajek.
Kaleeri regains half guard, as Hajek was trying to land strikes.
Hajek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaleeri keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleeri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hajek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hajek's back!
Kaleeri lands a shot to the head.
Hajek breaks Kaleeri's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hajek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kaleeri looking to control.
Hajek is fighting to break Kaleeri's control of his arms but Kaleeri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hajek trying to control but Kaleeri is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hajek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaleeri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Hajek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hajek looks to land a combination but Kaleeri avoids it well.
Hajek misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hajek as Kaleeri shoots in.
Hajek misses with the combination.
Hajek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaleeri.
Kaleeri misses with a takedown attempt
and Hajek counters with a three punch combo that has Kaleeri backing up. Kaleeri nods at Hajek to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orja Kaleeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaleeri gets the takedown into side control.
Hajek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hajek wants to improve his position but Kaleeri is controlling well.
Kaleeri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hajek is just riding it out for now. Kaleeri eventually gives up the hold.
Hajek is controlling Kaleeri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleeri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hajek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaleeri is working away from the top position though.
Kaleeri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hajek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaleeri.
Kaleeri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaleeri seems to be working for a kimura but Hajek defends the submission attempt.
Hajek is looking to control Kaleeri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hajek avoid being mounted?
Kaleeri wants to pass the guard but Hajek is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hajek throws a right hand that Kaleeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaleeri also avoids with ease.
Hajek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaleeri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hajek!
Kaleeri has control of Hajek's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hajek regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hajek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaleeri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hajek is surviving well by controlling Kaleeri's body position as best he can.
Hajek 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.
Hajek is looking to control Kaleeri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hajek avoid being mounted?
Hajek tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kaleeri is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hajek is looking to control Kaleeri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hajek avoid being mounted?
Kaleeri seems to be working for a kimura but Hajek defends the submission attempt.
Hajek moves into full guard.
Hajek trying to control the position.
Hajek keeping full guard, as Kaleeri tries to pass.
Kaleeri 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.
That's four 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.
Hajek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleeri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleeri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleeri passes Hajek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaleeri slips a nice elbow through Hajek's hands, connecting with Hajek's forehead.
Kaleeri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hajek's head.
Hajek tries to get to full guard but Kaleeri has control of the leg.
Kaleeri is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleeri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orja Kaleeri dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hajek scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hajek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hajek wants it to stay on the feet.
Hajek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaleeri counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaleeri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaleeri swings around for an armbar but Hajek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kaleeri's guard.
Hajek trying to control but Kaleeri is working from the bottom.
Kaleeri wants to sweep here but Hajek controlling him for the moment.
Orja Kaleeri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hajek wants to pass the guard but Kaleeri is keeping the position.
Hajek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hajek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaleeri wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaleeri pulls Hajek in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaleeri shoots in looking for a takedown. Hajek tries to sprawl out of it but Kaleeri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hajek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hajek has closed the distance and engaged Kaleeri in a clinch.
Hajek goes for a takedown attempt but Kaleeri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hajek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaleeri.
Orja Kaleeri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hajek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleeri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orja Kaleeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hajek throws a series of punches but Kaleeri moves out of range.
Kaleeri shoots in but Hajek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hajek throws a series of punches but Kaleeri moves out of range.
Hajek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaleeri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hajek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hajek is looking for a triangle but Kaleeri pushes his legs off easily.
Hajek is trying to keep Kaleeri in close.
Hajek looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kaleeri has picked Hajek up and slammed him! Hajek can't keep hold of the triangle and Kaleeri manages to pass to side control!
Hajek takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleeri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaleeri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaleeri is trying to get an arm triangle but Hajek is defending well.
Kaleeri throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hajek gets back to half guard.
Hajek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaleeri.
Kaleeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hajek is holding on to half guard well.
Hajek flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kaleeri is trying for a kimura here. Hajek looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kaleeri wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orja Kaleeri!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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