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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerjalainen comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Chamakh has chosen Robyn - Indestructible as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kerjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerjalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kerjalainen works the jab nicely.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
Kerjalainen misses with a low kick.
Kerjalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kerjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Chamakh's shoulder, as Chamakh tries to avoid the shot.
Kerjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerjalainen throws a low kick but Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Chamakh drives through with a takedown into Kerjalainen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chamakh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Chamakh 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.
Kerjalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
Chamakh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerjalainen has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chamakh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerjalainen wants to sweep here but Chamakh controlling him for the moment.
Chamakh tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerjalainen is retaining full guard.
Chamakh preventing the sweep.
Chamakh works over Kerjalainen with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamakh is in close to Kerjalainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kerjalainen pulls Chamakh in close to his closed guard and prevents Chamakh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chamakh throws a strike but Kerjalainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kerjalainen preventing the sweep.
Kerjalainen wants to pass the guard but Chamakh is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerjalainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chamakh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chamakh is pulling down on Kerjalainen's head to control his posture.
Chamakh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kerjalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Chamakh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kerjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chamakh manages to avoid it.
Kerjalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chamakh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kerjalainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Kerjalainen's guard now, I'm sure.
Kerjalainen wants to stand and escape but Chamakh is having none of it.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Kerjalainen keeps moving.
Chamakh being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chamakh throwing strikes from guard but Kerjalainen blocks nicely.
Chamakh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kerjalainen keeping moving, preventing Chamakh from controlling successfully.
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!
Chamakh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chamakh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kerjalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chamakh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chamakh staying out of range there.
Kerjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Chamakh moves away and avoids it.
Kerjalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chamakh checks it well.
Kerjalainen connects with a leg kick. Chamakh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kerjalainen lands a nice hook to Chamakh's body. Chamakh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kerjalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kerjalainen leaves Chamakh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kerjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamakh was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kerjalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chamakhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kerjalainen jabs Chamakh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kerjalainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kerjalainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chamakh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chamakh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chamakh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chamakh working over Kerjalainen with some ground and pound. Kerjalainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chamakh misses with a head shot. Kerjalainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chamakh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chamakh throws a strike but Kerjalainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kerjalainen wants to stand but Chamakh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chamakh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chamakh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerjalainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chamakh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chamakh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh trying to control the action but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Kerjalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chamakh.
Chamakh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chamakh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chamakh winds up and cracks Kerjalainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kerjalainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chamakh.
Chamakh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kerjalainen to regain full guard.
Kerjalainen being controlled here, momentarily.
Chamakh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen controls Chamakh momentarily but Chamakh frees himself.
Kerjalainen controlling the position.
Kerjalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chamakh with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chamakh postures up and lands a big shot to Kerjalainen's brow.
Kerjalainen trying to control the position.
Chamakh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chamakh with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chamakh throws a strike but Kerjalainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kerjalainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chamakh wants to sweep here but Kerjalainen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick but Chamakh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Keijo Kerjalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chamakh avoids the head kick by Kerjalainen.
Chamakh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick but Chamakh moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chamakh.
Kerjalainen misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen looks to land a left hand but Chamakh moved out of range nicely.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kerjalainen misses.
Kerjalainen misses with a head kick.
Chamakh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerjalainen tries to avoid it but Chamakh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerjalainen to the ground. Kerjalainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kerjalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chamakh.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick
and Chamakh counters with a shoot takedown. Kerjalainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Kerjalainen working a defensive guard here.
Chamakh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chamakh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerjalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chamakh landing with the ground and pound.
Chamakh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamakh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chamakh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chamakh throws a big right hand that misses.
Chamakh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chamakh throws a big elbow that misses.
Kerjalainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chamakh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chamakh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kerjalainen is rocked!
Chamakh throws a big elbow that misses.
Chamakh throwing strikes from guard but Kerjalainen blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chamakh won't allow Kerjalainen to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chamakh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chamakh trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Chamakh throws an elbow that misses. Kerjalainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chamakh's guard. Nice move by Kerjalainen!
Chamakh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keijo Kerjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karim Chamakh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh has control of Kerjalainen's left arm, preventing Kerjalainen from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chamakh is on top in guard.
Chamakh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chamakh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chamakh is looking to take a break and control but Kerjalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerjalainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Chamakh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chamakh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Chamakh!
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