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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Broken, Beat & Scarred. Bruce Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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254 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladislav Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up.
Kalashnikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Li fakes the leg kick and cracks Kalashnikov in the body.
Kalashnikov wants to clinch
and Li counters with a head kick. That will keep Kalashnikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Kalashnikov misses with a hook.
Vladislav Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li misses with a hook.
Li lands a big head kick that sends Kalashnikov tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Kalashnikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vladislav Kalashnikov has been cut.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li slips under a jab from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov checks the leg kick.
Li misses with a looping right.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Kalashnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalashnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to sprawl but Kalashnikov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Li is trying to stand.
Kalashnikov controlling the action here.
Li is trying to stand back up but Kalashnikov is controlling him
Li is trying is best to control the position here.
Kalashnikov slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalashnikov moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Kalashnikov thows a leg kick but Li checks it
and Li counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Kalashnikov.
It looks like Bruce Li has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov blocks a head kick by Li.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li motions for Kalashnikov to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalashnikov is able to avoid easily.
Li lands with a slapping head kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Kalashnikov throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalashnikov.
Li misses with a head kick.
Kalashnikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Li tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalashnikov is in Li's guard.
Kalashnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Li wants to sweep here but Kalashnikov controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov looking to pass the guard.
Li throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Kalashnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vladislav Kalashnikov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Li goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kalashnikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Kalashnikov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalashnikov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov works to advance to full mount. Li defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kalashnikov breaks from Li's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kalashnikov landing punches.
Li is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalashnikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kalashnikov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bruce Li's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruce Li's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladislav Kalashnikov!
Our winner, Vladislav Kalashnikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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