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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Vantinnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Eduardo Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Eduardo Calderon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Vantinnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manuel Eduardo Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon fails with the takedown.
Calderon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calderon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vantinnen swivels and escapes.
Calderon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calderon is looking to clinch but Vantinnen is avoiding it.
Calderon tries to bum rush Vantinnen with a series of wild strikes but Vantinnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calderon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vantinnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calderon somewhat.
Mikko Vantinnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Eduardo Calderon.
Calderon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vantinnen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calderon if he has to take too many more of those.
Vantinnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Calderon looks gassed!
Calderon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vantinnen gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vantinnen has Calderon pressed against the cage, preventing Calderon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vantinnen gets through Calderon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vantinnen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calderon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Vantinnen.
Vantinnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vantinnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Vantinnen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vantinnen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Calderon tries to keep at a distance but Vantinnen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vantinnen breaks from the clinch.
Vantinnen throws a head kick that Calderon semi-blocks.
Vantinnen lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vantinnen throws a head kick that misses.
Calderon blocks a head kick by Vantinnen.
Vantinnen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vantinnen moves into the clinch.
Vantinnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vantinnen manages to break the clinch.
Calderon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vantinnen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Calderon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vantinnen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Calderon.
Vantinnen lands with a shot to the body.
Calderon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vantinnen moves into the clinch.
Vantinnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vantinnen scores with a head kick.
Vantinnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vantinnen lands a nice hook to Calderon's body. Calderon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantinnen connects with a high kick.
Calderon closes the distance but Vantinnen moves to the side
and Vantinnen counters with a solid body kick.
Calderon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vantinnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Calderon misses with a double jab
and Vantinnen counters by clinching up.
Calderon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vantinnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vantinnen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calderon misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Vantinnen scores with a head kick.
Calderon tries to clinch up
and Vantinnen counters with a head kick.
Calderon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calderon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vantinnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calderon somewhat.
Vantinnen tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calderon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vantinnen counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Vantinnen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calderon closes the distance but Vantinnen moves to the side
and Vantinnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Calderon misses with a combination
and Vantinnen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Calderon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vantinnen.
Calderon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vantinnen.
Calderon closes the distance but Vantinnen moves to the side
and Vantinnen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Calderon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vantinnen counters with a head kick.
Calderon misses with a combination
and Vantinnen counters with a head kick. That will keep Calderon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Calderon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vantinnen throws a sloppy head kick
and Calderon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but Vantinnen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikko Vantinnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vantinnen misses with a head kick.
Calderon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vantinnen.
Calderon throws a series of punches but Vantinnen moves out of range.
Calderon throws a series of punches but Vantinnen moves out of range.
Vantinnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calderon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vantinnen counters with a nice body kick.
Vantinnen throws a head kick that half lands.
Vantinnen misses with a combination
and Calderon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Calderon throws a series of strikes that have Vantinnen backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calderon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikko Vantinnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Eduardo Calderon.
Calderon looks to throw a body kick
and Vantinnen counters with a big head kick but Calderon shrugs it off.
Mikko Vantinnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calderon has his takedown stuffed
and Vantinnen counters with a head kick.
Calderon darts in trying to clinch
and Vantinnen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Calderon's knee momentarily.
Calderon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vantinnen is working an open guard so Calderon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vantinnen drives through and clinches with Calderon against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon goes for a takedown attempt but Vantinnen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vantinnen stuffs the takedown.
Calderon tries for a takedown but Vantinnen circles away easily
and Vantinnen counters with a head kick. That will keep Calderon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Calderon misses
and Vantinnen counters with a big head kick but Calderon shrugs it off.
Calderon misses with the body kick
and Vantinnen counters with a head kick.
Calderon misses with a double jab
and Vantinnen counters by moving into the clinch.
Calderon looking to stall.
Calderon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon wants a takedown but no success here.
Vantinnen breaks from the clinch.
Calderon misses with a double jab
and Vantinnen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vantinnen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Calderon.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vantinnen as he jumps to the side.
Vantinnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calderon throws a right and a left that Vantinnen avoids nicely.
Calderon looks to clinch
and Vantinnen counters with a thumping low kick.
Vantinnen lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Vantinnen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Calderon looks to clinch
and Vantinnen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Calderon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Calderon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calderon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vantinnen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Calderon.
Vantinnen wants to get back to his feet.
Calderon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vantinnen clinches up with Calderon and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vantinnen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calderons head.
Calderon gets control of Vantinnen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Calderon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vantinnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vantinnen stopping the sweep attempt from Calderon.
Vantinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Calderon is retaining full guard.
Calderon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vantinnen is aware though and is defending well.
Vantinnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vantinnen stopping the sweep attempt from Calderon.
Vantinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vantinnen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Calderon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vantinnen has Calderon in his guard.
Calderon stands up and waves to Vantinnen to follow him.
Manuel Eduardo Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calderon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vantinnen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Calderon really felt that one!
Calderon tries to clinch up
and Vantinnen counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vantinnen.
Calderon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vantinnen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vantinnen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vantinnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calderon darts in trying to clinch
and Vantinnen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Calderon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vantinnen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vantinnen is pressed up against the cage. Calderon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vantinnen down to the mat. Vantinnen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mikko Vantinnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Eduardo Calderon.
Vantinnen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vantinnen counters with a big head kick but Calderon shrugs it off.
A shot to de liver by Vantinnen. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calderon wants to clinch
and Vantinnen counters with a body kick that stops Calderon in his tracks momentarily.
Calderon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vantinnen's half guard.
Calderon wants to work for an arm triangle but Vantinnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vantinnen is looking to escape.
Vantinnen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calderon.
Manuel Eduardo Calderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikko Vantinnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calderon working over Vantinnen with some ground and pound. Vantinnen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Eduardo Calderon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vantinnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Vantinnen!
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