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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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235 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva leaves Kalevi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Kalevi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva throws a hook but Kalevi blocks it.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva throws a series of punches but Kalevi moves out of range.
Silva connects with a right hand. Kalevi shakes it off.
Kalevi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalevi doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Kalevi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kalevi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet here but Kalevi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silva's back.
Silva looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalevi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalevi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi struggling to land strikes to the head as Silva covers up.
Kalevi controls the position.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but Kalevi has full control of the position and if anything, Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kalevi controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pullo Kalevi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalevi. Kalevi gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalevi circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Kalevi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalevi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pullo Kalevi dominated that round.
That's time! Kalevi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Antonio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalevi fails to land the takedown.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalevi.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Kalevi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalevi shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalevi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Kalevi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Kalevi will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pullo Kalevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Kalevi shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antonio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva digs a good body shot into Kalevi's ribs.
Kalevi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Kalevi or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalevi dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Kalevi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Kalevi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalevi dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Kalevi's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalevi feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Kalevi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kalevi manages to pass to side control.
Nice strikes from Kalevi there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi prevents Silva from standing back up.
Kalevi controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalevi dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva thuds a left hand into Kalevi's body.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva looks to land a combination but Kalevi avoids it well.
Kalevi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalevi.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalevi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalevi circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Kalevi on that attempt.
Silva throws a right and a left that Kalevi avoids nicely.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Kalevi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva jabs Kalevi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to bum rush Kalevi with a series of wild strikes but Kalevi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalevi shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pullo Kalevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Kalevi counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalevi pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalevi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalevi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Kalevi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pullo Kalevi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalevi unloading with bombs!
Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kalevi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kalevi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalevi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pullo Kalevi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalevi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pullo Kalevi!
Pullo Kalevi took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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