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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Weathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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214 lbs
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221 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Weathers!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weathers but Weathers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolmiokuristus takes one on the button.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Weathers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmiokuristus.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolmiokuristus misses the target.
Kolmiokuristus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weathers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus throws a body punch but Weathers moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Weathers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weathers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolmiokuristus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus is defended easily by Weathers.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weathers tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weathers to the ground. Weathers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus catches Weathers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weathers misses the shot to the body.
Weathers looks to land a left hand but Kolmiokuristus moved out of range nicely.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but no luck this time.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Weathers sprawls well.
Kolmiokuristus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Weathers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Weathers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to take a break and control but Weathers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weathers wants to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weathers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kolmiokuristus working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kolmiokuristus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Weathers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kolmiokuristus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Weathers hang on?
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but Weathers uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kolmiokuristus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weathers defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weathers defends it well.
Kolmiokuristus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weathers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kolmiokuristus is keen to just control but Weathers is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kolmiokuristus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Weathers tries to kick Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the action in half guard but Weathers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weathers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolmiokuristus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolmiokuristus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to take a break and control but Weathers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Weathers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kolmiokuristus throws a nice looking combination but Weathers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolmiokuristus gets a double leg takedown into Weathers's guard.
Weathers wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Weathers's guard and throws a big left but Weathers blocks it.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weathers wants to stand up but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him.
Weathers keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weathers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weathers keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Kolmiokuristus throws an elbow that misses. Weathers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolmiokuristus's guard. Nice move by Weathers!
Weathers preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard here to advance position.
Weathers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weathers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolmiokuristus, up you get!
Weathers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Weathers misses.
Weathers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weathers wants it to stay on the feet.
Kolmiokuristus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weathers moves out of range of the strikes.
Weathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weathers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolmiokuristus was well out of range. Poor timing from Weathers.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a combination but Weathers avoids it well.
Weathers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Weathers duly obliges.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weathers as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weathers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Weathers throws a good cross that connects.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kolmiokuristus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Weathers wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus unloads with some shots from mount but Weathers bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus landing shots from mount.
Kolmiokuristus can't control as he wanted to and Weathers manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weathers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kolmiokuristus works his way into full mount!
Kolmiokuristus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus looking to land elbow strikes but Weathers uses the position to regain half guard.
Kolmiokuristus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weathers defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weathers as he avoids it easily.
Weathers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Kolmiokuristus does no damage.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Weathers sprawls well.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Weathers sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus is defended easily by Weathers.
Weathers misses with a few strikes there.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolmiokuristus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Weathers sprawls well.
Kolmiokuristus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a right hand but Weathers moved out of range.
Kolmiokuristus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weathers's waist but Weathers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolmiokuristus off to one side.
Weathers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolmiokuristus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weathers.
Kolmiokuristus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weathers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weathers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weathers.
Weathers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a double leg but Weathers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolmiokuristus throws a jab but it's blocked by Weathers.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Weathers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolmiokuristus dodges the punch combination from Weathers.
Weathers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weathers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and gets a takedown into Weathers's guard.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Weathers to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weathers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weathers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmiokuristus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Weathers from getting back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Weathers is working from the bottom.
Carl Weathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weathers wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Weathers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to advance position but Weathers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kolmiokuristus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 fight!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kolmiokuristus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
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