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Event:
Kilo 3 Chandler V Dekkers
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1# Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kallio scores with a nice right hand.
Kallio tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Gonzalez's side. Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks. Kallio attempts a counter takedown but Gonzalez avoids it well and moves away.#TD# Kallio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2# Gonzalez looking for a guillotine here but Kallio defends easily.
Gonzalez pulls Kallio in close to prevent any damage. Kallio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kallio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kallio lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB2# Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Kallio pushes his legs off easily.
Kallio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head. Kallio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kallio is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control. Kallio stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Gonzalez tries to bench press Kallio off him but Kallio keeps the position. #SUB# Kallio tries for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well. Kallio tries to move to mount but Gonzalez blocks the move with his legs. #T2##SUB# Kallio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonzalez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Gonzalez tries to buck Kallio off but Kallio is having none of it. Kallio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gonzalez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gonzalez tries to bench press Kallio off him but Kallio keeps the position. Kallio trying to control the position but Gonzalez is working away. Gonzalez sneaks back into half guard. Kallio works his way into side control. #SUB# Kallio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3# The strikes coming from Kallio are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Gonzalez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kallio.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard. Kallio wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well. Gonzalez works his way to full guard. Good work. Kallio pushing down on Gonzalez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Kallio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzalez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. 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. Kallio connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple. Kallio wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well. #T4# Nice strikes from Kallio there. Gonzalez tries to get to full guard but Kallio has control of the leg. Gonzalez taking some punishment here, with Kallio in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kallio trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well. Gonzalez tries to get to full guard but Kallio has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kallio thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Kallio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tino Kallio dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Kallio looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kallio looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kallio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kallio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gonzalez tries to strike from the bottom.
Kallio advances position into side control! Gonzalez regains half guard, as Kallio was trying to land strikes. #T1##SUB# Kallio is working for a submission of some sort.
Kallio wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it. Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
Kallio is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now. Kallio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around? Gonzalez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kallio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kallio forces his way into half guard. Gonzalez gets full guard. Kallio wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Kallio tries to pass. Kallio wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3# Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kallio taking some punishment here, with Gonzalez in his half guard. Kallio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez. Gonzalez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kallio wants to get back to full guard. Gonzalez works his foot free and advances to mount. Kallio tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away. Gonzalez wants to control the pace but Kallio is squirming around nicely. Kallio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kallio is working hard here to advance position.#T4# Gonzalez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kallio is looking to escape. Gonzalez avoids the attempt from Kallio to control. Gonzalez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kallio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Kallio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzalez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzalez's back! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kallio scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kallio is trying to stick to Gonzalez's back but Gonzalez is turning into Kallio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kallio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gonzalez. Kallio tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eulalio Gonzalez will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kallio is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Kallio circles away and we're back to standing. Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range. We've been told by Kallio's head coaches at Hilo MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Kallio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts. Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away. Kallio checks a leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Kallio saw that one coming. Kallio needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there. Kallio misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kallio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonzalez back to the cage. Kallio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonzalez. Kallio lands a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kallio misses with a head kick.
#T1# Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head. Kallio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A jab from Kallio finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses. Kallio lands a nice looking body kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kallio. Kallio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kallio lands with an overhand left. Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and checks it nicely. A head kick misses from Kallio. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kallio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzalez - the referee stops the clock and Kallio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzalez. Kallio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kallio takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kallio.#TD# Kallio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kallio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kallio's back!#T2# Gonzalez keeps control of the position as Kallio tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Kallio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kallio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gonzalez.
Tino Kallio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Kallio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kallio is in bad spot here.
Gonzalez lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3# Gonzalez is not going to allow Kallio to sit and survive in this position. Kallio tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Kallio fending off the submission attempt from Gonzalez. Kallio tries to escape but Gonzalez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Gonzalez not allowing Kallio to control his hands. Kallio rolls, trying to escape but Gonzalez keeps control of the position.
#T4# Kallio is keeping busy.
Gonzalez controlling well, preventing Kallio from escaping the position.
#SUB2# Gonzalez tightening his grip on Kallio, looking for the choke. Kallio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez lands shots from the back. Gonzalez controlling the position well here. Kallio rolled but Gonzalez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gonzalez lands a shot to the head.
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 Tino Kallio. Well Kallio 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tino Kallio! An out of breath and clearly excited Tino Kallio thanked DC Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Kilo 1 Chandler Vs Mercado
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1# A head kick by Kallio misses and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Kallio pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Kallio forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Kallio pulls guard effortlessly. Gonzalez won't allow Kallio to sweep him here. Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gonzalez content to stall in guard here. Let's hope that Gonzalez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep. #T1# Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kallio is retaining full guard. Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Kallio keeps moving. #SUB# Kallio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gonzalez sitting in guard, not really doing much. Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard. Gonzalez cracks Kallio with a solid left hand.#SUB# Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kallio working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Gonzalez preventing the sweep. Gonzalez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kallio's guard. Gonzalez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kallio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gonzalez thows a huge punch but Kallio dodges it nicely.
Kallio's coaches at Hilo MMA Academy 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. Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kallio wants to get back to full guard. Kallio trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kallio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Kallio defends it. Kallio tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control. Gonzalez trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom. #T3# Kallio is looking to control Gonzalez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kallio avoid being mounted? Kallio is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kallio is pressing down on Gonzalez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallio is keeping the position for now. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzalez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallio is keeping the position for now. Gonzalez won't allow Kallio to sweep him here. Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches. Gonzalez trying to move into half guard but instead Kallio has managed to sweep!#REVR# Kallio throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kallio's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!#REVB# Kallio wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment. #T4# Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Kallio is keeping the position. Gonzalez advances to half guard. Gonzalez trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom. Kallio tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control. Kallio is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Kallio looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gonzalez wants to control but Kallio is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulalio Gonzalez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD# Kallio feints and as Gonzalez raises his hands in defense, Kallio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kallio stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Kallio pushes down on Gonzalez's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Kallio.
#T1# Gonzalez trying to control here.
Eulalio Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far. Kallio working Gonzalez over with strikes. Gonzalez pushes Kallio off looking to stand but Kallio dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Kallio is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Kallio.
Kallio is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gonzalez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Kallio prevents Gonzalez from improving his position. Kallio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kallio tries to pass to full mount but Gonzalez defends it. Gonzalez tries to roll over but Kallio keeps him under control. Gonzalez moves into full guard.
#T3# Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kallio is one step ahead there. Gonzalez wants to control the position but Kallio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Kallio wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gonzalez moves into full guard.
Kallio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kallio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Kallio keeps moving. #T4# Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses. Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallio is keeping the position for now. Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound. Kallio wants to sweep but no luck. Kallio trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Kallio keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kallio is controlling Gonzalez's posture. Gonzalez stands and throws Kallio's legs to the side, diving into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tino Kallio will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kallio connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD# Kallio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kallio works his foot free and advances to mount. Kallio prevents Gonzalez from getting the reversal. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzalez tries to hold on but Kallio postures up. Kallio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kallio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kallio tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away. #T1# Kallio working the ground and pound effectively.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kallio looking to finish Gonzalez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonzalez! Kallio tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away. Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Kallio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2# Kallio trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it. Kallio with a couple of short strikes. Kallio trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kallio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzalez's face.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to improve his position but Kallio has a good base and remains in mount. Kallio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Kallio trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kallio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3# Kallio with the ground and pound from mount. BOOM! Kallio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kallio controlling the position easily from mount. Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Kallio's attempts to control the action. Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Kallio looking for a submission but Gonzalez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Kallio postures up. #T4# Kallio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around? Kallio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kallio wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. Kallio takes a decent strike to the side of the head. Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kallio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Kallio keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Tino Kallio showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kallio 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Kallio! Tino Kallio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #14
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Kallio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Penn stops Kallio from passing to mount. Penn dodges the ground and pound from Kallio.#SUB# Kallio tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well. Penn is trying to control Kallio's posture but Kallio avoids it. Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kallio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kallio is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Penn is looking for a sweep.#T1# Kallio is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Penn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB# Kallio seems to be looking for submissions.
Kallio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kallio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Penn hang on? Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2# Kallio lands a big shot there that rocks Penn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kallio looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kallio is really struggling to control Penn but he's trying to hold on to the position. Kallio looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn! Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Kallio has a good base and remains in mount. Penn tries to lock up and control but Kallio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kallio unloading with bombs! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kallio working away from the top, dropping strikes. Kallio working Penn over with strikes here. #T3# Kallio looking to control and managing it successfully. Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Penn is looking to improve his position.
Kallio trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom. #SUB# Kallio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily. Kallio wants to advance to full mount but Penn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2# Penn working for a triangle but Kallio defends it easily.
Kallio advances position into side control!#T4# Kallio advances to mount. Penn is looking to get to half guard. Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Kallio works his way into side control. Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Penn is not content to let Kallio control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tino Kallio dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# Kallio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Penn controlling the position well. Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kallio is working away from the top position though. Penn is not content to let Kallio control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kallio is stalling here. Penn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kallio seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Penn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Penn wants to control but Kallio is keeping him busy. Kallio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1# Kallio is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kallio thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Kallio trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away. Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around? Kallio is controlling the pace.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Kallio has control of the leg. Kallio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Kallio wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kallio is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kallio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Penn moves into full guard.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Kallio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kallio has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Penn keeping moving, preventing Kallio from controlling successfully. #T3# Kallio passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard. Kallio misses with a head shot. Penn uses the momentum to regain guard. Kallio trying to move into half guard but instead Penn has managed to sweep!#REVB# Penn working some strikes from top position. Penn won't allow Kallio to sweep him here. Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Penn advances to half guard. Kallio tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.#T4# Kallio is working hard here to advance position. Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Penn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kallio is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kallio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kallio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Kallio moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tino Kallio will probably get the nod. That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Kallio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Kallio working some strikes from top position. Kallio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Penn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kallio should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Penn has tightened it up now! Kallio should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Penn! James Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #13
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Kallio lands a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madison. Madison looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kallio 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. Madison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Madison throws a nice inside leg kick. Kallio throws a quick inside leg kick. Madison throws a solid leg kick but Kallio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Madison. Madison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kallio. Tino Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kallio throws a lazy body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Madison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kallio throws a head kick but Madison moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kallio tries for a takedown but Madison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. As Kallio tries to get set, Madison tries to push him back and clinch up but Kallio manages to avoid the attempt. Kallio avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kallio with a poor takedown and Madison counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Kallio cracks the inside of Madison's front leg. Madison lands with an uppercut that bounces Kallio off the cage and back into range. Kallio misses with a looping right. Madison tries to counter by clinching up but Kallio breaks away and moves out of range. Kallio fails with the takedown and Madison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Greg Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Kallio. Madison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Madison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kallio walks into a left hand. Kallio closes the distance and clinches up with Madison, looking for a takedown. Kallio pushes Madison against the cage but Madison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A head kick by Kallio misses and Madison counters with a thumping low kick. Kallio looks winded! Kallio throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Kallio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madison is fending him off so far but Kallio persists. Nope, Madison circles away and we're back to standing. Madison is looking to slow Kallio down with leg kicks. Kallio swinging wildly here.
Kallio takes one on the button. Kallio closes the distance and clinches up with Madison, looking for a takedown. Kallio pushes Madison against the cage but Madison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Madison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kallio just manages to avoid it. Kallio misses with a hook
and Madison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madison will feel that in the morning. Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Madison moves out of range easily. Kallio fails with a takedown attempt. It looked like Madison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kallio. Madison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Madison.#T3# Kallio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madison. Kallio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Madison defends well and Kallio ends up having to push Madison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Madison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kallio at a distance.
Madison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kallio. Madison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kallio tries to clinch but Madison moves out of range. Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheers as Madison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kallio doesn't seem phased though.#CL2# Kallio clinches. #BC# Madison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kallio throws the kick towards the body but Madison avoids it. As Kallio looks to move away, Madison throws a big counter combo but Kallio just gets out of the way. Kallio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Madison throws a quick inside leg kick. Madison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4# Madison cracks a nice hook into Kallio's ribs. Madison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kallio darts in looking for a takedown but Madison gets double underhooks and turns Kallio into the cage. A head kick by Kallio misses and Madison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kallio shoots in for a double leg but Madison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kallio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Madison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Madison scoring well with a low kick there.
Madison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kallio momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kallio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Nice body punch from Madison. #KD# Madison cracks Kallio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kallio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Madison finish him?
#ROC# Kallio is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Madison dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Madison lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kallio tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Madison! Greg Madison retains his welterweight title!
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