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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Laudrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Laudrup has chosen U2- Zoo Station as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hans Laudrup will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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214 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Laudrup!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laudrup stuffs the takedown.
Laudrup misses the shot to the body.
Kolmiokuristus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hans Laudrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laudrup looks to land a right hand but Kolmiokuristus moved out of range.
Laudrup tries to land a leg kick but Kolmiokuristus saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Laudrup tenderised Kolmiokuristus's leg. Kolmiokuristus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laudrup.
Laudrup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolmiokuristus's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laudrup has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An inside leg kick from Laudrup misses.
A jab from Kolmiokuristus misses.
Laudrup fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kolmiokuristus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laudrup misses with a head kick.
Kolmiokuristus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laudrup ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolmiokuristus moves away.
Laudrup misses the shot to the body.
Laudrup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kolmiokuristus misses the target.
Laudrup tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laudrup takes a swing at Kolmiokuristus's ribcage but misses.
Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Laudrup is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laudrup sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Laudrup avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kolmiokuristus.
Sloppy strikes there by Kolmiokuristus.
We've been hearing that Kolmiokuristus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kolmiokuristus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laudrup sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kolmiokuristus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laudrup is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kolmiokuristus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laudrup knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laudrup tries to buck Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kolmiokuristus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Laudrup is trying to improve his position.
Kolmiokuristus working the ground and pound.
Laudrup on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laudrup rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kolmiokuristus's guard! Nice work there by Laudrup!
Laudrup slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kolmiokuristus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laudrup is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolmiokuristus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laudrup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a sweep. Laudrup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup trying to mount his opponent but Kolmiokuristus defends it.
Kolmiokuristus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kalle Kolmiokuristus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolmiokuristus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laudrup.
Kolmiokuristus tries to counter with a takedown but Laudrup is quick to defend against it.
Kolmiokuristus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laudrup throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laudrup was covering up waiting for the punch and Kolmiokuristus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Laudrup's guard and throws a big left but Laudrup blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Laudrup keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laudrup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudrup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Laudrup's guard and throws a big left but Laudrup blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Laudrup is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kolmiokuristus goes for a double leg but Laudrup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laudrup continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laudrup displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmiokuristus.
Some wild striking there from Kolmiokuristus.
Laudrup catches Kolmiokuristus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice takedown defense from Laudrup. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Hans Laudrup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a kick to the body.
Laudrup is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Laudrup manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laudrup circles away.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Laudrup's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laudrup pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
Laudrup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolmiokuristus manages to avoid it.
Laudrup looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolmiokuristus is just out of range.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a counter combo.
Laudrup lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Laudrup lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laudrup is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kolmiokuristus rather than just go for the knockout.
Kolmiokuristus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laudrup sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Laudrup sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laudrup tries to clinch but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the body shot from Laudrup.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laudrup was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Laudrup's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laudrup pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
Kolmiokuristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laudrup connects with a high kick.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Laudrup lands with an overhand left.
Laudrup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laudrup jabs at Kolmiokuristus's body.
Laudrup lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laudrup.
Kolmiokuristus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolmiokuristus swats away the attempt to clinch by Laudrup.
Laudrup connects with a body shot.
Laudrup tries a low kick but Kolmiokuristus avoids it.
Kolmiokuristus gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolmiokuristus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Laudrup is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laudrup is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kolmiokuristus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kolmiokuristus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laudrup keeps working.
Laudrup on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Laudrup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kolmiokuristus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolmiokuristus checks a leg kick.
Laudrup looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kolmiokuristus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laudrup looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laudrup pinned against the cage. Laudrup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laudrup pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kolmiokuristus is out of range and Laudrup settles back down.
Laudrup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laudrup has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laudrup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolmiokuristus was well out of range. Poor timing from Laudrup.
Laudrup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laudrup misses with an uppercut. Kolmiokuristus saw that one coming.
Laudrup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but no luck this time.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and clinches up with Laudrup, looking for a takedown. Kolmiokuristus pushes Laudrup against the cage but Laudrup circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Laudrup.
Laudrup lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Laudrup.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Laudrup sprawls well.
Laudrup wants to clinch up but Kolmiokuristus keeps it at a distance.
Kolmiokuristus throws a jab but it's blocked by Laudrup.
Laudrup tries to score with a low kick but Kolmiokuristus moves his leg out of the way.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the head kick by Laudrup.
Laudrup misses with a wild body shot.
Laudrup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laudrup looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kolmiokuristus looking to score a takedown here. Laudrup is defending well but Kolmiokuristus drives through and ends up in Laudrup's guard.
Laudrup trying to keep a closed guard but Kolmiokuristus is proving a slippery customer.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laudrup pulls Kolmiokuristus in close to prevent any damage.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Laudrup has wrist control.
Laudrup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus throws an elbow that misses. Laudrup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolmiokuristus's guard. Nice move by Laudrup!
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laudrup is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep but Laudrup has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laudrup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kolmiokuristus regains half guard.
Laudrup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kolmiokuristus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laudrup prevents Kolmiokuristus from improving his position.
Laudrup slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laudrup moves to clinch but Kolmiokuristus breaks away
and Kolmiokuristus counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Laudrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laudrup has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Laudrup!
Hans Laudrup is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hans Laudrup made sure he mentioned Zipp Zapp, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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