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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kippari Kalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witold Kotlecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 cm
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164 lbs
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178 cm
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165 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kippari Kalle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Witold Kotlecinski! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut there from Kalle. Kotlecinski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kotlecinski throws a right hand that misses
and Kalle counters with a nice leg kick. Kotlecinski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kalle shoots in and gets a takedown into Kotlecinski's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kotlecinski keeping moving, preventing Kalle from controlling successfully. Kalle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotlecinski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kalle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Kalle trying to control but Kotlecinski is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kalle works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kalle wants to pass to mount but Kotlecinski is defending the position. Kalle is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kotlecinski wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kalle trying to control the pace. Kalle trying to mount his opponent but Kotlecinski defends it. Kalle is keen to just control but Kotlecinski is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kippari Kalle wasn't doing enough on the ground. Kalle moves out of range as Kotlecinski strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kalle missing with a left hand there. Kotlecinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A solid leg kick lands there for Kalle.
A big right from Kotlecinski misses. Kalle doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kotlecinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kalle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kalle gets a double leg takedown into Kotlecinski's guard. Kalle passes into half guard. Kalle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kalle is looking to take a break and control but Kotlecinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kalle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kotlecinski sees it coming and defends easily. Kalle 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kalle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kippari Kalle dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotlecinski misses with a looping left. Kalle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kotlecinski.
Kalle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kotlecinski is fending him off so far but Kalle persists. Nope, Kotlecinski circles away and we're back to standing. Kalle shoots in for a takedown but Kotlecinski shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kalle misses with a takedown attempt and Kotlecinski counters with a left and a right that stings Kalle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kippari Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kalle dives in and scores a takedown into Kotlecinski's guard. Kalle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kotlecinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kalle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kalle looking to pass the guard. Kalle slips nicely into half guard. Kalle is looking for a kimura here.
Kalle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kotlecinski! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kotlecinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kotlecinski really wants to buck Kalle off and get back to his feet. Kalle trying to control but Kotlecinski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kalle is really struggling to control Kotlecinski but he's trying to hold on to the position. Kalle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kalle seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kotlecinski is holding on tight.
Kalle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kotlecinski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kotlecinski! Kalle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kalle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kippari Kalle dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kalle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kalle throws an overhand right that lands on Kotlecinski's shoulder, as Kotlecinski tries to avoid the shot. Kalle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kalle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kotlecinski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kalle misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Kotlecinski.
Kotlecinski thows a body shot but no joy. Kotlecinski takes a swing at Kalle's ribcage but misses. Kalle slips a jab from Kotlecinski. Kotlecinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kotlecinski missing with a left hand there. Kalle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kalle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kotlecinski circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kotlecinski scores with a decent looking hook. Kalle closes the distance and clinches up with Kotlecinski, looking for a takedown. Kalle pushes Kotlecinski against the cage but Kotlecinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kippari Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kotlecinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalle was well out of range. Poor timing from Kotlecinski. Kotlecinski tries to sprawl but Kalle drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kalle is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kotlecinski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kippari Kalle! A victorious Kippari Kalle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
60% |
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