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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
45 - 36 - 0 |
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193 cm
36
216 lbs
32 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent 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
45 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Silva misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Silva. Kolmiokuristus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolmiokuristus drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Silva sprawls and moves away.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs De Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Silva pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
De Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kolmiokuristus.
De Silva throws a shot from downtown. Kolmiokuristus moves away and avoids it.
De Silva instigates a clinch.
Kolmiokuristus blocks an uppercut.
De Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
De Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus blocks an uppercut.
De Silva working aggressively here.
De Silva lands a shoulder strike.
De Silva gets underhooks to prevent Kolmiokuristus's takedown attempt.
De Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
De Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but De Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolmiokuristus drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from De Silva.
De Silva lands a shoulder strike.
De Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Silva misses with the head strike.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to pull guard but De Silva has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from De Silva.
Kolmiokuristus gets control of De Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kolmiokuristus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Silva won't allow Kolmiokuristus to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Silva misses with a hook.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Silva but De Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Kolmiokuristus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown but De Silva sprawls well.
De Silva throws out a counter right but Kolmiokuristus avoids it with no problem.
Kolmiokuristus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kolmiokuristus is in De Silva's guard.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but De Silva blocks nicely.
De Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike but De Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.
De Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Silva is looking to stand up but Kolmiokuristus won't let him.
My spies in Bruize Brothaz inform me that De Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior De Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Silva but De Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolmiokuristus dodges the punch combination from De Silva.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Silva pinned against the cage. De Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolmiokuristus lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolmiokuristus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Silva wants to stand and escape but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
De Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus being controlled here momentarily.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands a big shot to De Silva's brow.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus with a nice head shot there.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
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 lands a couple of elbows.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kolmiokuristus manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmiokuristus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolmiokuristus is retaining full guard.
Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, preventing De Silva from standing up.
Kolmiokuristus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Silva postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus seems keen to control De Silva's posture.
Kolmiokuristus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Silva controls the pace.
Kolmiokuristus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kolmiokuristus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
De Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolmiokuristus is keeping the position for now.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to hold De Silva in close to prevent damage but De Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to get back to full guard but De Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva controlling the pace for now.
De Silva tries to control but Kolmiokuristus wriggling away.
Kolmiokuristus is working to get back to half guard.
De Silva controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior De Silva 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from De Silva. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Silva jabs Kolmiokuristus right on the nose. Kolmiokuristus blinks but takes it well.
De Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Junior De Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Silva is trying to stand back up but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him
De Silva is looking to control Kolmiokuristus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Silva avoid being mounted?
Kolmiokuristus prevents De Silva from improving his position.
Kolmiokuristus in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. De Silva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kolmiokuristus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Our winner, Kalle Kolmiokuristus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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