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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajai Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus's entrance music is bad boy - cascada. A fine choice. Ajai Hoo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
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209 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
46 - 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajai Hoo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus goes for a double leg but Hoo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoo continues to drive forward.
Hoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and scores a takedown into Hoo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Hoo to sweep him here.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoo has his hands on Kolmiokuristus's head, controlling the position.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Hoo to sweep him here.
Hoo keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus stands up over Hoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo trying to control the position here.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Hoo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolmiokuristus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmiokuristus is in close to Hoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Hoo keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolmiokuristus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmiokuristus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Hoo's guard and throws a big left but Hoo blocks it.
Hoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoo, not yet.
Kolmiokuristus is in close to Hoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of elbows.
Hoo keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Hoo's guard and throws a big left but Hoo blocks it.
Hoo pulls Kolmiokuristus in close to prevent any damage.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Hoo blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoo is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kolmiokuristus is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 works over Hoo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoo has Kolmiokuristus pulled in close to control his posture.
Hoo trying to keep a closed guard but Kolmiokuristus is proving a slippery customer.
Hoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Kolmiokuristus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus wants to take a breather but Hoo is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoo's head.
Kolmiokuristus drops an elbow to the side of Hoo's head.
Kolmiokuristus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolmiokuristus lands a nice short elbow.
Hoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmiokuristus is nestled in close to Hoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kolmiokuristus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kolmiokuristus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoo defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kolmiokuristus.
Hoo is looking for a sweep. Kolmiokuristus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Hoo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoo pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
Hoo with the counter takedown but Kolmiokuristus avoids it easily.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a strike but Hoo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kolmiokuristus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoo's head.
Kolmiokuristus being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Hoo's guard and throws a big left but Hoo blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo controlling the position.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoo is retaining full guard.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Hoo is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolmiokuristus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Hoo from getting back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoo 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.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoo controls Kolmiokuristus momentarily but Kolmiokuristus frees himself.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoo dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus has wrist control.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep here but Hoo controlling him for the moment.
Hoo slips nicely into half guard.
Hoo is thwarting Kolmiokuristus's attempts to control the position.
Hoo winds up and cracks Kolmiokuristus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmiokuristus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Holding Cell, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hoo wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping him busy.
Hoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolmiokuristus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoo is working away from the top position though.
Kolmiokuristus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoo.
Hoo wants to take a breather but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoo connects with a nice short shot to Kolmiokuristus's temple.
Hoo 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.
Hoo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kolmiokuristus has a hand on Hoo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hoo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hoo working Kolmiokuristus over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kolmiokuristus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoo can do to turn this around?
Kolmiokuristus tries to hold on but Hoo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmiokuristus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ajai Hoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Kolmiokuristus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kolmiokuristus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolmiokuristus somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Hoo. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoo.
Hoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hoo sneaks back into half guard.
Hoo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus is thwarting Hoo's attempts to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hoo to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo is pulling down on Kolmiokuristus's head. It's preventing any offense from Kolmiokuristus, at least for the moment.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus tries to strike from the bottom.
Hoo preventing the sweep.
Hoo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kolmiokuristus is on top in guard.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Hoo's guard and throws a big left but Hoo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws an elbow that misses. Hoo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolmiokuristus's guard. Nice move by Hoo!
Hoo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kolmiokuristus's head.
Hoo throwing strikes from guard but Kolmiokuristus blocks nicely.
Hoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position but Hoo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus controls Hoo momentarily but Hoo frees himself.
Hoo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hoo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kolmiokuristus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is getting worse.
Kolmiokuristus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ajai Hoo!
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