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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Kivi (ranked 464 p4p, 882 weight class) and Petr Stukov (ranked 74 p4p, 141 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raimo Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Stukov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stukov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stukov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kivi's head.
A head kick misses from Stukov.
Kivi clobbers Stukov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov tries to bum rush Kivi with a series of wild strikes but Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a double jab.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Kivi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stukov is trying to push Kivi away but Kivi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Stukov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Kivi is predictable there
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stukov cracks Kivi with a good jab.
Kivi tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi.
Stukov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stukov tries to land a leg kick but Kivi saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi working aggressively here.
Stukov trying to stall but Kivi improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov is trying to push Kivi away but Kivi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivi has Stukov pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Stukov is trying to break free.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kivi presses Stukov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stukov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stukov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov lands with a left to the head.
Kivi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Stukov avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi.
Stukov breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kivi.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi thumps Stukov with a low kick.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Kivi throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov avoids the head kick by Kivi.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi misses with a low kick.
Stukov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kivi misses with a right hand
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stukov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov connects with a nice looking jab.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kivi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stukov moves out of range of the body kick from Kivi.
Stukov scores with the left hand. Kivi knows he should have avoided that one.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kivi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
Stukov is looking to land body kicks.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kivi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kivi's head backwards.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Stukov ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov walks into a straight right hand from Kivi.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kivi drives through and clinches with Stukov against the cage.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stukov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Stukov blocks the low kick.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kivi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stukov. Stukov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stukov's head.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kivi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Stukov as he checks the leg kick.
Kivi lands a jab.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kivi, as that shot connected.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Stukov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stukov scores with a nice right hand.
Kivi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stukov throws out the jab.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stukov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stukov.
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov misses the jab.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petr Stukov 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No joy there for Stukov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Kivi.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stukov throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi misses with a right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kivi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
Stukov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kivi misses the jab.
Kivi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Kivi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stukov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Stukov moves out of range as Kivi strikes.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Stukov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kivi. Kivi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stukov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stukov throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right from Kivi.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi pushes Stukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stukov tries to stall but Kivi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stukov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Stukov cracks Kivi with a nice body shot.
Stukov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shot to the body.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stukovs head.
Stukov tries to circle away but Kivi has him pinned against the cage.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Kivi to work.
Stukov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kivi misses.
Kivi with a nice cross.
Kivi has closed the distance and engaged Stukov in a clinch.
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!
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Stukov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi works on Stukov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stukov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
Stukov breaks the clinch.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi moves to clinch but Stukov breaks away
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kivi 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!
During a confident post fight interview, Raimo Kivi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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