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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Kohalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kohalic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Kohalic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kottari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kohalic misses with a body shot.
Kohalic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kohalic tries to clinch up
and Kottari counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kohalic!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kottari wants to control the action but instead Kohalic gets a body lock and reverses into Kottari's guard! Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kottari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kottari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kottari has his hands on Kohalic's head, controlling the position.
Kohalic wants to get up but he can't break Kottari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kohalic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kottari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kottari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kottari tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kottari is looking to chop away at Kohalic's legs.
Some wild striking there from Kohalic.
Kohalic wants to clinch
and Kottari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kottari passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kottari dominating with strikes here.
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!
Kottari putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kottari is landing with some decent strikes but Kohalic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kottari looking to finish Kohalic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kohalic!
BOOM! Kottari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kottari landing strikes from the mount.
Kottari looking to control but Kohalic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kottari goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kohalic is on top in guard.
Kohalic won't allow Kottari to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kottari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kohalic's guard.
Kottari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kottari trying to control but Kohalic is working from the bottom.
Kottari looking to sit in guard and control but Kohalic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kottari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kottari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kohalic preventing the sweep.
Kottari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kohalic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kottari's guard.
Kottari keeping full guard, as Kohalic tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kottari pulls Kohalic in close to his closed guard and prevents Kohalic from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rami Kottari wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kohalic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kottari counters with a shoot takedown. Kohalic fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Kottari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kohalic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kottari on the side of the head.
It looks like Rami Kottari has been cut.
Kohalic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kottari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kohalic's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kottari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kottari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kottari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kohalic's head.
Kottari chips away with some ground and pound.
Kottari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kohalic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rami Kottari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kottari wants to control from the top but Kohalic keeps moving.
Kottari won't allow Kohalic to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohalic working a defensive guard here.
Kottari with a nice head shot there.
Kottari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kottari trying to control the position from guard on top but Kohalic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kottari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kottari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kottari connects with a couple of short punches.
Kottari working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kohalic's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohalic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kottari 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.
Kottari postures up and lands a big shot to Kohalic's brow.
Kottari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kottari stands up over Kohalic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kottari's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kohalic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kottari defends well.
Kottari looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohalic wants to improve his position but instead Kottari has moved into half guard.
Kottari 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.
Kottari is looking to take a break and control but Kohalic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kottari is looking for a kimura here.
Kottari is stalling here. Kohalic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kottari seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kohalic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kohalic working the strikes but Kottari uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohalic has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kottari works to full guard.
Kottari is working an open guard so Kohalic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kohalic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kottari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kottari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kohalic feints and then cracks Kottari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kottari down.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kottari here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kottari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kohalic!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kohalic can't escape the position.
Kottari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kohalic can do to turn this around?
Kottari scoring with strikes but Kohalic is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Kottari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rami Kottari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kohalic swinging wildly here.
Kottari misses with a wild body shot.
Kohalic wants to clinch
and Kottari counters with a takedown into side control.
Kottari lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kohalic down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kohalic bucks up and tries to throw Kottari off but instead Kottari has got his back!
Kohalic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kottari is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kohalic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari is riding his opponent, not letting Kohalic buck him off.
Kottari punishes Kohalic with strikes from the back mount.
Kohalic is covering up but some of the strikes from Kottari are getting through and doing damage.
Kohalic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kottari trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kohalic doesn't escape.
Kottari scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kohalic is looking for a way out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohalic tries to escape but Kottari has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kottari is working the ground and pound. Can Kohalic escape?
Kohalic is taking damage to the body and head.
Can Kohalic hold on?! Kottari is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kottari is controlling the position but Kohalic somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kottari stalling.
Kohalic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kottari scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari working over Kohalic with some ground and pound. Kohalic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kohalic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kottari.
Ground and pound from Kottari.
Kottari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kohalic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kottari scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Kohalic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kottari is nestled in close to Kohalic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kottari winds up and cracks Kohalic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kohalic is rocked!
Kohalic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kottari lands a nice short elbow.
Kohalic is still in real trouble! Can Kottari finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kottari scores with a big shot! Kohalic's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kohalic! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Kottari!
Rami Kottari 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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