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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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192 lbs
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203 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima slips a jab from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narushima.
Narushima throws out a loose jab but Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narushima works Kaalikorva's body with a nice hook.
Kauno Kaalikorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaalikorva misses with a right hand
and Narushima makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Kaalikorva misses.
Narushima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice cross by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva throws a right and a left that Narushima avoids nicely.
Narushima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narushima.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Narushima. Kaalikorva shrugs it off though.
Narushima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaalikorva throws a hook but Narushima avoids it easily.
Kaalikorva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narushima can pounce on him.
Narushima motions for Kaalikorva to come forward. Narushima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Narushima.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook. Narushima ducked under it nicely.
Narushima scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaalikorva should have avoided that one.
Narushima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narushima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaalikorva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaalikorva working the strikes but Narushima uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Narushima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaalikorva.
Narushima keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kaalikorva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Narushima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Narushima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaalikorva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva trying to control the action but Narushima is working from the bottom.
Kaalikorva is looking for a kimura but Narushima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaalikorva to get the leverage.
Kaalikorva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Narushima defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Narushima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaalikorva is working away from the top position though.
Narushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaalikorva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaalikorva working over Narushima with some ground and pound. Narushima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaalikorva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Narushima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaalikorva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva trying to control the action but Narushima is working from the bottom.
Kaalikorva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaalikorva content to control rather than advance.
Kaalikorva trying to control from half guard but Narushima is working away.
Kaalikorva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaalikorva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Narushima has hold of Kaalikorva's hands but Kaalikorva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaalikorva lands strikes from half guard.
Kaalikorva is thwarting Narushima's attempts to control the position.
Kaalikorva is trying to control the action in half guard but Narushima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Kaalikorva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Narushima regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaalikorva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaalikorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Narushima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaalikorva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaalikorva throws an overhand right that lands on Narushima's shoulder, as Narushima tries to avoid the shot.
Kaalikorva throws a right hand that misses
and Narushima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Narushima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaalikorva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Narushima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kaalikorva checks a low kick from Narushima.
Kaalikorva looks to land a left hand but Narushima moved out of range nicely.
Kaalikorva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaalikorva jabs at Narushima's body.
Kaalikorva checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Kaalikorva misses its intended target.
Kaalikorva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaalikorva thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima swings for the body but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Narushima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Kaalikorva lands.
Narushima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narushima scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Narushima!
Kaalikorva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Narushima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaalikorva throws a shot from downtown. Narushima moves away and avoids it.
Kaalikorva checks the leg kick.
Narushima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaalikorva.
Narushima stuns Kaalikorva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaalikorva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Narushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narushima.
Kaalikorva throws an overhand right that lands on Narushima's shoulder, as Narushima tries to avoid the shot.
Kaalikorva checks a low kick from Narushima.
Narushima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kaalikorva as he checks the leg kick.
Kaalikorva's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaalikorva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Narushima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaalikorva.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaalikorva checks a leg kick.
Narushima slips under a jab from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva gets a takedown into half guard.
Narushima taking some punishment here, with Kaalikorva in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is trying to work for a kimura but Narushima is defending well.
Narushima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Narushima defending well though.
Kaalikorva controlling the action here.
Kaalikorva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Narushima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaalikorva scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaalikorva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaalikorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Narushima's head.
Kaalikorva wants to control but Narushima is keeping him busy.
Kaalikorva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Narushima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaalikorva seems to be working for a kimura but Narushima defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narushima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaalikorva scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaalikorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Narushima's head.
Narushima is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Narushima tries to land a front kick but Kaalikorva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Narushima cracks a nice hook into Kaalikorva's ribs.
Narushima slips under a jab from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Kaalikorva misses.
Narushima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaalikorva.
Narushima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Narushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaalikorva shoots in and bounces Narushima off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaalikorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Narushima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaalikorva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Narushima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaalikorva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Narushima is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaalikorva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaalikorva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Narushima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaalikorva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Narushima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaalikorva.
Narushima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaalikorva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Narushima keeping moving, preventing Kaalikorva from controlling successfully.
Kaalikorva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva advances position into side control!
Kaalikorva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Narushima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kauno Kaalikorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position but Narushima is working away.
Narushima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaalikorva.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva lands a few punches from side control.
Narushima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Narushima prevents Kaalikorva from improving position.
Kaalikorva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kaalikorva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kauno Kaalikorva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaalikorva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kauno Kaalikorva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaalikorva, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauno Kaalikorva!
Kauno Kaalikorva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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