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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vadim Kalashnikov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith wants to clinch
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Kalashnikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Kalashnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalashnikov.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalashnikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Kalashnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalashnikov. That's going to slow Smith down.
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalashnikov swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Kalashnikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalashnikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov works Smith's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Kalashnikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kalashnikov misses its intended target.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a head kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalashnikov misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Kalashnikov tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov connects with a knee to the head.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalashnikov is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Kalashnikov stalling against the cage.
Kalashnikov landing knees to the head.
Kalashnikov trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Kalashnikov breaks the clinch.
Kalashnikov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalashnikov scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Kalashnikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kalashnikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kalashnikov feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalashnikov.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalashnikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalashnikov sprawls well. Kalashnikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalashnikov is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Kalashnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Smith has eaten all the pies!
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands a high kick!
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kalashnikov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalashnikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalashnikov.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalashnikov.
That kick from Kalashnikov tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalashnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Kalashnikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Kalashnikov misses with a head kick.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalashnikov.
The fighters circling - Kalashnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalashnikov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalashnikov. That's going to slow Smith down.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kalashnikov misses.
That kick from Kalashnikov tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good shot there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalashnikov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Kalashnikov misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Kalashnikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kalashnikov misses with an uppercut.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalashnikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalashnikov.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalashnikov.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kalashnikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kalashnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalashnikov tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalashnikov.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kalashnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Vadim Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalashnikov missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalashnikov.
A head kick from Kalashnikov lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Kalashnikov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kalashnikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Kalashnikov lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Kalashnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalashnikov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kalashnikov throws a nice head kick!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalashnikov.
Vadim Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalashnikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Kalashnikov!
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