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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunderstruck by AC/DC. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva connects with a body shot.
Silva slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaalikorva throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a low kick as Kaalikorva jumps back.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaalikorva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaalikorva.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaalikorva throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaalikorva's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaalikorva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaalikorva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andy Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Silva defending well as Kaalikorva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Kaalikorva's shoulder, as Kaalikorva tries to avoid the shot.
Kaalikorva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kaalikorva checks it well.
No joy there for Kaalikorva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Kaalikorva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva misses with a double jab.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Kaalikorva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaalikorva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Kaalikorva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaalikorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Kaalikorva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaalikorva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kaalikorva wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaalikorva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Kaalikorva is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kaalikorva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Kaalikorva wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Kaalikorva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaalikorva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaalikorva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Kaalikorva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaalikorva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva keeping full guard, as Kaalikorva tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaalikorva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaalikorva scores with a jab.
Kaalikorva scores with a nice strike.
Kauno Kaalikorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaalikorva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva slips under a jab from Silva.
Kaalikorva checks the leg kick.
Kaalikorva dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Kaalikorva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kauno Kaalikorva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva has his hands on Kaalikorva's head, controlling the position.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaalikorva throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaalikorva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva trying to control but Kaalikorva is working from the bottom.
Kaalikorva is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kaalikorva prevents Silva from improving position.
Silva wants to control but Kaalikorva is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kaalikorva is trying to improve his position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Kaalikorva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaalikorva is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Kaalikorva is keeping him busy.
Kaalikorva gets back to half guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Silva.
A slow jab from Kaalikorva misses its intended target.
Kaalikorva throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaalikorva checks a leg kick.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaalikorva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaalikorva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Kaalikorva dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Kaalikorva's head and hops out.
Kaalikorva looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Kaalikorva swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaalikorva misses with a wild combination.
Andy Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva throws a push kick but Kaalikorva slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaalikorva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaalikorva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kaalikorva lands with a cross.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaalikorva doesn't seem phased though.
Kaalikorva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Kaalikorva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva misses with a low kick as Kaalikorva jumps back.
Kaalikorva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Kaalikorva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaalikorva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaalikorva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaalikorva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Kaalikorva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Kaalikorva's head but Kaalikorva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Kaalikorva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaalikorva at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Kaalikorva persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaalikorva misses the jab.
Kaalikorva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Andy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaalikorva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Kaalikorva slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaalikorva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaalikorva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva pulls Kaalikorva in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaalikorva is one step ahead there.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kaalikorva from controlling successfully.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaalikorva.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva is pulling down on Kaalikorva's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Silva.
Kaalikorva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaalikorva misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Kaalikorva checks the leg kick.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andy Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaalikorva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaalikorva misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kaalikorva throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaalikorva throws out the jab.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Kaalikorva sees coming a mile off.
Kaalikorva ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Kaalikorva throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Kaalikorva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Kaalikorva moved away.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Kaalikorva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaalikorva is out of range.
Kaalikorva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaalikorva throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva misses with a low kick as Kaalikorva jumps back.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaalikorva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kauno Kaalikorva!
During a confident post fight interview, Kauno Kaalikorva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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