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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Hardison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alec Hardison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardison pinned against the cage. Hardison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaleva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kaleva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaleva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva tries to strike from the bottom.
Hardison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaleva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaleva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaleva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Hardison controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaleva working a defensive guard but Hardison passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardison working Kaleva over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva wants to control but Hardison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardison scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaleva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hardison defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kaleva.
Kaleva content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaleva tries to control but Hardison wriggling away.
Kaleva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaleva get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardison pushes Kaleva up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaleva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaleva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaleva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alec Hardison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kaleva.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hardison as Kaleva shoots in.
Kaleva stuffs the takedown.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kaleva wants to control but Hardison is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommi Kaleva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Hardison as Kaleva shoots in.
Kaleva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardison is fending him off so far but Kaleva persists. Nope, Hardison circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaleva stuffs the takedown.
Kaleva misses with a body shot.
Kaleva misses with a wild combination.
Kaleva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alec Hardison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kaleva.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaleva is trying to hold Hardison in close to prevent damage but Hardison has managed to pass into half guard.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardison wants to free his trapped foot but Kaleva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to get to full guard but Hardison has control of the leg.
Hardison is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
Hardison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kaleva is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardison.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardison!
Kaleva looking to control but Hardison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaleva controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hardison to take his back!
Hardison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaleva on the ground.
Hardison is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hardison is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardison tries to roll but Kaleva sticks to his back.
Kaleva is trying to control but Hardison is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Hardison working to try and regain half guard.
Kaleva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommi Kaleva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaleva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaleva rushes Hardison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaleva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kaleva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaleva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardison has a takedown stuffed.
Hardison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardison wants to stand but Kaleva is controlling the position.
Kaleva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardison's guard.
Hardison wants to control but Kaleva is keeping busy.
Kaleva controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardison is not content to let Kaleva control the position.
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva stands up out of the half guard.
Kaleva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaleva shoots in for a double leg but Hardison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaleva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaleva somewhat.
Alec Hardison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kaleva.
Hardison tries to clinch
and Kaleva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaleva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardison has Kaleva pressed against the cage, preventing Kaleva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaleva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kaleva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tommi Kaleva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardison lands a couple of digs.
Kaleva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardison is controlling him.
Kaleva trying to control the position.
Kaleva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaleva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardison.
Kaleva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kaleva really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaleva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardison tries to avoid it but Kaleva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardison to the ground. Hardison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardison has a takedown stuffed.
Kaleva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Hardison or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaleva which made him look bad.
Alec Hardison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardison wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Hardison or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaleva which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Hardison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaleva was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva shoots in but Hardison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardison fails with the takedown.
Good leg kick by Kaleva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaleva clinches with his opponent.
Hardison has Kaleva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaleva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardison pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardison is keeping the position for now.
Kaleva advances to half guard.
Kaleva controlling the pace.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Hardison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommi Kaleva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kaleva clinches.
Hardison is working for takedown but Kaleva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaleva successfully pulls guard.
Hardison is looking to stand up but Kaleva won't let him.
Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardison postures up.
Kaleva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardison!
Hardison working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to control but Hardison wriggling away.
Hardison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardison tries to get out of the position.
Kaleva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaleva lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kaleva dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kaleva throws a head kick that misses.
Hardison shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaleva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaleva's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaleva is on top in guard.
Kaleva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardison's guard.
Kaleva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardison is trying to stand.
Kaleva gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaleva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hardison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardison shoots for a takedown but Kaleva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaleva fails to land the takedown.
Kaleva tries for a takedown but Hardison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alec Hardison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kaleva.
Kaleva moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaleva throws a big shot that misses.
Hardison keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaleva lands a jab to the nose.
Hardison fails to land the takedown.
Kaleva tries to clinch there but Hardison circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardison as he jumps to the side.
Hardison misses with a takedown attempt - Kaleva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaleva shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardison tries to sprawl out of it but Kaleva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alec Hardison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaleva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardison tries to avoid it but Kaleva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardison to the ground. Hardison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardison leaves Kaleva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardison sprawls well. Hardison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaleva gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaleva swivels and escapes.
Hardison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardison scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommi Kaleva.
Well Kaleva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Kaleva!
Tommi Kaleva is the new featherweight champion!
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