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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus's entrance music is bad boy - cascada. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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World class boxer
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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
44 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolmiokuristus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolmiokuristus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Yamada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kolmiokuristus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamada defends well and Kolmiokuristus ends up having to push Yamada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Yamada.
Yamada swings for the body but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamada misses with an uppercut
and Kolmiokuristus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yamada!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus cracks Yamada with a big right hand but Yamada just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yamada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolmiokuristus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamada regains half guard.
Yamada is pressing down on Kolmiokuristus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kolmiokuristus with a nice head shot there.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolmiokuristus advances position into side control!
Yamada is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus connects with a decent elbow.
Yamada parries the strikes from Kolmiokuristus easily there. Kolmiokuristus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yamada to escape.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yamada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamada is looking for a sweep.
Yamada keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yamada is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kolmiokuristus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kolmiokuristus's coaches at Holding Cell have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamada's back!
Yamada is in bad spot here.
Yamada is trying to remain composed but Kolmiokuristus is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Yamada is trying to break free.
Yamada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kolmiokuristus's arms.
Yamada covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Yamada!
Kolmiokuristus is hanging on to Yamada's back as he tries to escape.
Kolmiokuristus punches Yamada on the ear.
Kolmiokuristus lands punches and elbows.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Can Yamada hold on?! Kolmiokuristus is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Yamada rolls, trying to escape but Kolmiokuristus keeps control of the position.
Kolmiokuristus punches Yamada on the ear.
Kolmiokuristus is working the ground and pound. Can Yamada escape?
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!
Kolmiokuristus lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Yamada hold on?!
Kolmiokuristus cracks Yamada with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Yamada from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kolmiokuristus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus lands a shot to the head.
Yamada can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamada manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kolmiokuristus's guard. Nice work there by Yamada.
Yamada throws a strike but Kolmiokuristus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of digs.
Yamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing.
Kolmiokuristus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolmiokuristus taking some punishment here, with Yamada in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamada scores with the left hand. Kolmiokuristus knows he should have avoided that one.
Kolmiokuristus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamada.
Yamada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamada as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada.
Yamada misses with a looping left.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Yamada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamada pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
Yamada throws a hook but Kolmiokuristus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamada is fending him off so far but Kolmiokuristus persists. Nope, Yamada circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamada tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamada to the ground. Yamada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Yamada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Kolmiokuristus with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Yamada.
Kolmiokuristus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kolmiokuristus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Kolmiokuristus.
Nice jab there from Yamada.
Yamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kolmiokuristus's hands.
Yamada misses with an uppercut
and Kolmiokuristus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kolmiokuristus has his takedown stuffed
and Yamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keiichi Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Yamada sprawls well.
Yamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamada lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamada pinned against the cage. Yamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolmiokuristus walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamada cracks Kolmiokuristus with a good jab.
Yamada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamada tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmiokuristus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamada cracks Kolmiokuristus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kolmiokuristus just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kolmiokuristus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamada's waist but Yamada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolmiokuristus off to one side.
Yamada with a jab.
Yamada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kolmiokuristus momentarily.
Kolmiokuristus ducks right into an uppercut from Yamada.
Kolmiokuristus moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Yamada shows good takedown defense.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Yamada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Yamada - just one landing.
Yamada lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Yamada.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolmiokuristus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kolmiokuristus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kolmiokuristus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolmiokuristus lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a couple of short punches.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kolmiokuristus manages to get himself to full guard.
Yamada won't allow Kolmiokuristus to sweep him here.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Kolmiokuristus keeps moving.
Yamada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Yamada is nestled in close to Kolmiokuristus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yamada is looking to advance position but Kolmiokuristus won't allow it.
Kolmiokuristus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiichi Yamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Yamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to counter punch.
Kolmiokuristus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamada misses with a hook. Kolmiokuristus ducked under it nicely.
Kolmiokuristus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yamada was covering up waiting for the punch and Kolmiokuristus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yamada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Yamada to sweep him here.
Kolmiokuristus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamada wants to sweep here but Kolmiokuristus controlling him for the moment.
Yamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolmiokuristus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamada's head.
Yamada working for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Kolmiokuristus distracts Yamada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
Yamada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yamada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Yamada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yamada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kolmiokuristus tries to buck Yamada off but Yamada is having none of it.
Yamada scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kolmiokuristus to see if he's OK.
Yamada is trying to move to mount but Kolmiokuristus reverses beautifully and ends up in Yamada's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolmiokuristus defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Yamada's guard and throws a big left but Yamada blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmiokuristus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing.
Yamada wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolmiokuristus is working Yamada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Yamada blocks nicely.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamada has momentary wrist control but Kolmiokuristus slips an elbow through the middle.
Yamada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolmiokuristus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kolmiokuristus gets back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
I think Kolmiokuristus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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