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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Who needs the Kwik - E - Mart. Kuukkeli is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: a-ha - Take On Me. Ville Kuukkeli told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kuukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukkeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nahasapimapetilan Jr pinned against the cage. Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to work over Kuukkeli's front leg with a kick but Kuukkeli checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuukkeli is defended easily by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a solid leg kick but Kuukkeli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuukkeli's sensitive parts.
Kuukkeli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuukkeli showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuukkeli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nahasapimapetilan Jr's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuukkeli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes Kuukkeli off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuukkeli.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Kuukkeli.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuukkeli.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets caught flat footed, as Kuukkeli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pulls Kuukkeli in to control the position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuukkeli looking to pass the guard.
Kuukkeli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuukkeli looking to pass the guard.
Kuukkeli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuukkeli postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is looking to work some ground and pound but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has wrist control.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kuukkeli is proving a slippery customer.
Kuukkeli wants to control from the top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr just wasn't active enough.
Kuukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kuukkeli looks to land a body kick but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moved away.
Kuukkeli throws a series of punches but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuukkeli.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuukkeli checks the leg kick.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to clinch but Kuukkeli is avoiding it.
Kuukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to clinch up but Kuukkeli keeps it at a distance.
Kuukkeli throws a front kick aimed at Nahasapimapetilan Jr's knee but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocks a head kick by Kuukkeli.
A slow jab from Kuukkeli misses its intended target.
Kuukkeli lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ville Kuukkeli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries a low kick but Kuukkeli avoids it.
Kuukkeli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to defend but Kuukkeli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuukkeli is keen to just control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is a slippery customer.
Kuukkeli drops an elbow to the side of Nahasapimapetilan Jr's head.
Kuukkeli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nahasapimapetilan Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuukkeli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeping moving, preventing Kuukkeli from controlling successfully.
Kuukkeli throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuukkeli has gone for a leg lock! Nahasapimapetilan Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuukkeli's guard.
Kuukkeli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nahasapimapetilan Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuukkeli is on top in guard.
Kuukkeli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli wants to control from the top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps moving.
Kuukkeli won't allow Nahasapimapetilan Jr to sweep him here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuukkeli has picked Nahasapimapetilan Jr up and slammed him! Nahasapimapetilan Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuukkeli manages to pass to side control!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking for a sweep.
Kuukkeli tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nahasapimapetilan Jr's legs.
Kuukkeli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuukkeli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is looking to take a break and control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuukkeli taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli landing a few strikes.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr dodges the ground and pound from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is looking to take a break and control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuukkeli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuukkeli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nahasapimapetilan Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuukkeli's guard! Nice work there by Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to control from the top but Kuukkeli keeps moving.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuukkeli is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Kuukkeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuukkeli lands a right hook to the body.
Kuukkeli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nahasapimapetilan Jr's waist but Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuukkeli off to one side.
Kuukkeli looks to land a body kick but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moved away.
Ville Kuukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
Kuukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr is predictable there
and Kuukkeli counters with a two punch combo.
Kuukkeli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nahasapimapetilan Jr as he avoids it easily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuukkeli. Kuukkeli gets slowly back to his feet.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Kuukkeli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukkeli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nahasapimapetilan Jr can pounce on him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocks a head kick by Kuukkeli.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli misses with a series of wild punches.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick but Kuukkeli moves out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr defending well as Kuukkeli loads up on a big left hand.
Kuukkeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuukkeli misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Kuukkeli misses
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a head kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr leaves Kuukkeli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuukkeli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nahasapimapetilan Jr, as that shot connected.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr is predictable there
and Kuukkeli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuukkeli throws a strike but Nahasapimapetilan Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuukkeli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control from half guard but Kuukkeli is working away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to stand up but Kuukkeli has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuukkeli defending well though.
Kuukkeli tries to get to full guard but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has control of the leg.
Kuukkeli is not content to let Nahasapimapetilan Jr control the position.
Kuukkeli actively working from the bottom here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuukkeli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to control but Kuukkeli is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuukkeli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ville Kuukkeli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuukkeli wants to control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuukkeli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuukkeli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuukkeli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nahasapimapetilan Jr's best efforts.
Kuukkeli is trying is best to control the position here.
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 Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
I think Kuukkeli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Kuukkeli!
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