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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Salmelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hank the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Salmelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, hank the tank!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Salmelainen as he checks the leg kick.
the tank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from the tank.
Salmelainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts the tank as he jumps to the side.
the tank throws a chopping leg kick but Salmelainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salmelainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
the tank misses with a series of wild punches.
the tank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salmelainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? the tank is fending him off so far but Salmelainen persists. Nope, the tank circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Salmelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the tank throws a series of punches but Salmelainen avoids them all with ease.
Salmelainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? the tank is fending him off so far but Salmelainen persists. Nope, the tank circles away and we're back to standing.
Salmelainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts the tank as he jumps to the side.
the tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Salmelainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with the tank but the tank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salmelainen tries to clinch there but the tank circles away.
the tank avoids the head kick by Salmelainen.
Salmelainen is breathing heavily.
the tank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
the tank misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for the tank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for the tank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
the tank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
the tank throws a nice looking combination but Salmelainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
the tank stalks Salmelainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salmelainen's face. Salmelainen staggers backwards, shaken.
Salmelainen has a takedown stuffed.
the tank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from the tank does it's job there.
Salmelainen shoots for a takedown but the tank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the tank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salmelainen backs up against the cage.
the tank misses with a wild combination.
the tank swats away the attempt to clinch by Salmelainen.
the tank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salmelainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the tank swats away the attempt to clinch by Salmelainen.
the tank scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the tank misses with a double jab.
the tank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salmelainen blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from the tank. No joy for Salmelainen on that attempt.
hank the tank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the tank swats away the attempt to clinch by Salmelainen.
Salmelainen dodges the punch combination from the tank.
Salmelainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salmelainen not doing much here.
Salmelainen is looking to take a break and control but the tank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
the tank scores with a few weak punches.
the tank is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank wants to improve his position but Salmelainen is controlling well.
Salmelainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks the tank with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
the tank tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Salmelainen manages to move to mount!
Salmelainen lands with some strikes.
the tank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salmelainen wants to control the pace but the tank is squirming around nicely.
Salmelainen with the ground and pound from mount.
the tank is squirming around, avoiding Salmelainen's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the tank really wants to buck Salmelainen off and get back to his feet.
the tank is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salmelainen controlling from mount.
the tank looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Salmelainen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
the tank manages to reverse the position and now he's in Salmelainen's guard. Nice work there by the tank.
Salmelainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. the tank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
the tank scoring with some ground and pound.
Salmelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
the tank is looking to stand up but Salmelainen won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hank the tank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
the tank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
hank the tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salmelainen lands a front kick.
Salmelainen wants to clinch up but the tank keeps it at a distance.
the tank waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Salmelainen.
Salmelainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salmelainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salmelainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around the tank's waist but the tank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salmelainen off to one side.
A leg kick checked by Salmelainen.
the tank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salmelainen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract the tank.
Salmelainen tries to clinch there but the tank circles away.
Salmelainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but the tank swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmelainen tries to clinch up but the tank circles away and keeps his distance.
Salmelainen shoots in for a double leg but the tank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Salmelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salmelainen blocks the body kick.
Salmelainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from the tank finds it's way round the side to connect with Salmelainen's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the tank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salmelainen moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmelainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salmelainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says the tank as he avoids it easily.
the tank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the tank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the tank drops his hands momentarily and Salmelainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salmelainen has a takedown stuffed.
the tank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salmelainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salmelainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horrible takedown by Salmelainen or perhaps it was just good defense by the tank which made him look bad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from the tank, right into the meat.
Good work by Salmelainen as he checks the leg kick.
the tank works over Salmelainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Salmelainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with the tank but the tank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
the tank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from the tank. No joy for Salmelainen on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from the tank.
Salmelainen pushes the tank up against the cage in a clinch.
the tank tries to break the clinch but Salmelainen is controlling the position.
Salmelainen is working for takedown but the tank is calmly controlling the position for now.
the tank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salmelainen pushes the tank away with a front kick.
the tank throws a series of punches but Salmelainen avoids them all with ease.
the tank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the tank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salmelainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has the tank pinned against the cage. the tank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
the tank throws a nice looking combination but Salmelainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
the tank throws a sloppy head kick
and Salmelainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
the tank is trying to stand up here but Salmelainen is controlling him well.
the tank is defending against the submission attempts here by Salmelainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmelainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salmelainen trying to control the action but the tank is working from the bottom.
the tank tries to kick Salmelainen off but Salmelainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
the tank throws a leg kick that is checked
and Salmelainen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by the tank.
Salmelainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salmelainen tries to stall but the tank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
the tank wants to break free but Salmelainen has control.
Salmelainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from the tank.
Salmelainen misses with a knee to the head.
the tank breaks the clinch.
hank the tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the tank throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmelainen counters by clinching up.
Salmelainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but the tank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salmelainen pulls guard effortlessly.
Salmelainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
the tank is looking to stand up but Salmelainen won't let him.
the tank scoring with some ground and pound.
Salmelainen trying to control the position.
the tank decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salmelainen, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kari Salmelainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
the tank stuffs the takedown attempt from Salmelainen. Salmelainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Salmelainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salmelainen scores with a head kick.
the tank swinging wilding here.
the tank lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A right-left combo lands from the tank.
Salmelainen closes the distance and clinches up with the tank, looking for a takedown. Salmelainen pushes the tank against the cage but the tank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salmelainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
the tank blocks a jab.
the tank closes the distance and lands a one-two.
the tank misses with a body shot.
No joy there for the tank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the tank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salmelainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the tank swats away the attempt to clinch by Salmelainen.
Salmelainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but the tank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from the tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
hank the tank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salmelainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Salmelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salmelainen tries for a takedown but the tank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
the tank misses with a few strikes there.
Salmelainen has a takedown stuffed.
the tank moves out of range as Salmelainen throws a body kick.
the tank throws a right and a left that both miss.
the tank does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Salmelainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? the tank is fending him off so far but Salmelainen persists. Nope, the tank circles away and we're back to standing.
the tank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmelainen counters with a shoot takedown. the tank fights it but they end up in guard.
Salmelainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Salmelainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by the tank, who protects the arm well.
Salmelainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salmelainen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
the tank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salmelainen moves in looking to clinch but the tank pushes him off.
the tank throws a head kick that misses.
Salmelainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salmelainen ducks under a wild hook from the tank.
Salmelainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salmelainen gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salmelainen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank is trying to stand.
the tank tries to get to full guard but Salmelainen has control of the leg.
the tank is staying active underneath Salmelainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salmelainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salmelainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
the tank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salmelainen blocks the strikes from the tank.
Kari Salmelainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salmelainen is looking to clinch but the tank is avoiding it.
Salmelainen checks a leg kick.
the tank throws a head kick but Salmelainen moves out of range.
No luck for Salmelainen with that takedown attempt.
the tank tries to bum rush Salmelainen with a series of wild strikes but Salmelainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salmelainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the tank.
Salmelainen moves into range and clinches up with the tank.
the tank is pressed up against the cage. Salmelainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag the tank down to the mat. the tank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
the tank misses with an uppercut.
Salmelainen shoots in and drives through. the tank sprawls well.
A combination from the tank does no damage.
Salmelainen tries to clinch but the tank is having none of it.
Salmelainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around the tank's waist but the tank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salmelainen off to one side.
Salmelainen misses with a low kick.
Salmelainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but the tank circles away.
Salmelainen fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Salmelainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salmelainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Salmelainen!
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energy
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