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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Monsterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 cm
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270 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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193 cm
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281 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derka Derka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Monsterson! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Derka misses the shot to the body. Monsterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Derka's guard. Monsterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Derka controls Monsterson momentarily but Monsterson frees himself. Monsterson throws a big elbow that misses. Derka wants to sweep but no luck. Monsterson controls from within his opponent's guard. Monsterson won't allow Derka to sweep him here. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Derka holds on and takes a little breather. Derka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Derka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monsterson is one step ahead there. Monsterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Derka is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Monsterson drives through with a takedown into guard. Monsterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Monsterson lands a couple of digs. Monsterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monsterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Monsterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Derka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monsterson, into his guard. Derka is working Monsterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Derka tries to free his leg and advance position but Monsterson is retaining full guard. Derka trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Monsterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Derka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Derka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Derka with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monsterson wants to sweep but no luck. Derka looking to pass the guard. Monsterson trying to keep a closed guard but Derka is proving a slippery customer.
Derka wants to pass the guard but Monsterson is keeping the position. Derka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Derka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Monsterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Derka's guard. Derka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Derka trying to keep a closed guard but Monsterson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Derka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Monsterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Derka controls Monsterson momentarily but Monsterson frees himself. Derka pulls Monsterson in close to prevent any damage. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derka Derka wasn't doing enough on the ground. Monsterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Monsterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Derka. The fight stays on the outside here - Monsterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Monsterson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Derka blocks a head kick by Monsterson.
Derka moves in looking to clinch but Monsterson pushes him off. Monsterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monsterson wants it to stay on the feet. Monsterson throws out a loose jab but Derka uses good head movement to avoid it. Derka doesn't manage to clinch there - Monsterson circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Monsterson. That snapped Derka's head back.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut. A slapping leg kick lands for Monsterson.
Derka fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Derka fails with a takedown attempt. Monsterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Monsterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monsterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Derka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monsterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Derka regains half guard. Monsterson is taking a breather. Derka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Derka is looking for a sweep. Monsterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Monsterson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Derka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Derka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monsterson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monsterson's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Derka misses with punches from the back. Derka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Monsterson covering up well and avoiding damage. Monsterson covering up well under a series of strikes from Derka. Derka trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Monsterson is trying to remain composed but Derka is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Derka lands a shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Derka is striking well from the back but Monsterson escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being. Derka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Derka wants to pass to mount but Monsterson is defending the position. Monsterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Derka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Derka wants to control from the top but Monsterson keeps moving. Derka looking to sit in guard and control but Monsterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Monsterson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Derka trying to control the position.
Monsterson trying to control but Derka is working from the bottom. Monsterson looking to pass the guard. Derka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monsterson manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Derka looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalle Monsterson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Derka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Monsterson thumps Derka with a low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Monsterson.
Monsterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monsterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Derka's guard. Derka looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Derka keeping moving, preventing Monsterson from controlling successfully. Monsterson cracks Derka with a solid left hand. Derka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monsterson wants to control from the top but Derka keeps moving. Monsterson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Derka kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Derka pulls Monsterson in close to prevent any damage. Monsterson trying to control but Derka is working from the bottom. Derka pulls Monsterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Monsterson from doing any damage or advancing position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kalle Monsterson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Monsterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Monsterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monsterson winds up and cracks Derka with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Derka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Derka is pressing down on Monsterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Derka controls Monsterson momentarily but Monsterson frees himself. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monsterson looking to pass the guard. Monsterson connects with a couple of short punches. Kalle Monsterson has got the better of the ground game so far. Derka trying to keep a closed guard but Monsterson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monsterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Monsterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Derka swivels though and keeps the full guard. Monsterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Derka tries to land a sweep but no joy. Monsterson trying to control but Derka is working from the bottom. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Derka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monsterson is trying to defend but Derka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Derka is keen to just control but Monsterson is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monsterson trying to control but Derka postures up.
Monsterson is pressing down on Derka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Derka tries to free his leg and advance position but Monsterson is retaining full guard. Derka wants to control from the top but Monsterson keeps moving. Monsterson wants to improve his position but instead Derka has moved into half guard.
Monsterson is trying to maintain the position but Derka is very close to passing his half guard. Derka Derka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Derka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight! Kalle Monsterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Monsterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Monsterson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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