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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kortelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalle Kortelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kortelainen as Gracie shoots in.
Kortelainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Kortelainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kortelainen controlling the action here.
Kortelainen seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kortelainen pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kortelainen pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kortelainen.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kortelainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Kortelainen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kortelainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Kortelainen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kortelainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kortelainen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Kortelainen's attempts to control the action.
Kortelainen forces the positional change into back control.
Kortelainen is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Kortelainen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kortelainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kortelainen wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Kortelainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kortelainen trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen 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.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Kortelainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kortelainen is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kortelainen defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kortelainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kortelainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kortelainen defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kortelainen dominated that 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.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Kortelainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kortelainen stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kortelainen controls the pace.
Kortelainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kortelainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kortelainen has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Kortelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kortelainen advances to half guard.
Kortelainen passes to full mount!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Kortelainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kortelainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Kortelainen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kortelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Kortelainen keeps him under control.
Kortelainen 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.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Kortelainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Kortelainen is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Kortelainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kortelainen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kortelainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Kortelainen is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kortelainen trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kortelainen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kortelainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kortelainen from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kortelainen wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Kortelainen is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kortelainen looking to pass the guard.
Kalle Kortelainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kortelainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kortelainen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie can't escape the position.
Kortelainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kortelainen fails to take his opponent's back.
Kortelainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kortelainen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Kortelainen's body position as best he can.
Kortelainen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gracie turns into Kortelainen and is now in his guard.
Gracie passes Kortelainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kortelainen is on top in guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kortelainen from controlling successfully.
Kortelainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kortelainen defends well.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kortelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kortelainen is keeping the position for now.
Kortelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortelainen wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Rickson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalle Kortelainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kortelainen working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kortelainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kortelainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kortelainen!
An out of breath Kalle Kortelainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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