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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Pekka Perse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Michalski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Michalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Pekka Perse!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalski tries to score with a low kick but Perse moves his leg out of the way.
Perse avoids the body shot from Michalski.
Michalski misses with the combination.
Michalski is looking to land body kicks.
Michalski looks to land a right hand but Perse moved out of range.
Michalski throws a jab when Perse was well out of range.
Michalski misses with a low kick.
Perse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michalski pinned against the cage. Michalski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michalski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Michalski misses the target.
Michalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Perse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Michalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michalski throws the kick towards the body but Perse avoids it.
Perse shoots in looking for a takedown. Michalski tries to sprawl out of it but Perse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michalski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalski looks to throw the jab but Perse is out of range.
Michalski throws a series of punches but Perse avoids them all with ease.
Michalski scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Michalski.
Michalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perse.
Michalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Michalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michalski.
Michalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michalski swinging wilding here.
Perse avoids the body shot from Michalski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perse thows a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michalski.
Perse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michalski misses with a few strikes there.
Michalski connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Michalski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michalski misses with the combination.
Alexander Michalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michalski throws a lazy right hand but Perse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michalski.
A swing and a miss from Michalski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perse takes one on the button.
Michalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Michalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Michalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michalski is breathing heavily.
Michalski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michalski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michalski lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Perse sprawling to the canvas. Michalski follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Perse hang on?
Perse is rocked!
It looks like Kari Pekka Perse has been cut.
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!
Perse is looking to improve his position.
Perse is still in real trouble! Can Michalski finish him?
Perse seems to have recovered his senses.
Perse flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Michalski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Michalski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Perse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Michalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michalski trying to control here.
Michalski is pressing down on Perse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perse trying to control the position from guard on top but Michalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perse throws and elbow that misses. Michalski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perse's guard. Nice move by Michalski!
Michalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Michalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Pekka Perse'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.
Perse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michalski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perse counters with a nice uppercut.
Michalski misses with a hook. Perse ducked under it nicely.
Michalski misses with a body shot
letting Perse counter with a right hand.
Perse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michalski's guard.
Michalski looking to control.
Perse trying to control but Michalski is working from the bottom.
Michalski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perse tries to get to full guard but Michalski has control of the leg.
Perse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perse.
Perse wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michalski.
Perse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michalski wants to pass the guard but Perse is keeping the position.
Michalski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Perse throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Michalski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michalski wants to control from the top but Perse keeps moving.
Perse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Michalski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michalski is working hard here to advance position.
Perse avoids the attempt from Michalski to control.
Michalski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Michalski wants to get back to full guard but Perse has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Perse tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Michalski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perse swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Michalski is now in Perse's guard. A big mistake from Perse there, giving up the dominant position!
Michalski stopping the sweep attempt from Perse.
Perse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michalski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michalski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Michalski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Michalski's back!
Well, with Perse on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Michalski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Perse working for a choke but Michalski is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perse is breathing heavily.
Perse throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Perse working for a choke but Michalski is defending well.
Michalski turns into Perse and is now in his guard.
Michalski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perse is trying to keep Michalski in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kari Pekka Perse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kari Pekka Perse's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Michalski throws out a loose jab but Perse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander Michalski is winning the standup battle so far.
Michalski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michalski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michalski lands a nice hook to Perse's body. Perse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perse ducks right into an uppercut from Michalski.
Michalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michalski closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Perse! Michalski dives in looking to finish! Perse is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Michalski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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