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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Cummo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Cummo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jussi Virtanen's chin.
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205 lbs
14 - 30 - 0 |
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217 lbs
6 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
14 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Cummo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virtanen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cummo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cummo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Virtanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Virtanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cummo.
Cummo throws a strike but Virtanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cummo controls Virtanen momentarily but Virtanen frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen wants to stand but Cummo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Luke Cummo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Virtanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cummo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Virtanen was covering up waiting for the punch and Cummo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtanen has his foot on Cummo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cummo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cummo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Virtanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cummo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cummo throwing strikes from guard but Virtanen blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cummo is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Virtanen is pulling down on Cummo's head. It's preventing any offense from Cummo, at least for the moment.
Cummo throws and elbow that misses. Virtanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cummo's guard. Nice move by Virtanen!
Cummo seems keen to control Virtanen's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cummo looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Luke Cummo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Virtanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cummo on his heels. He'll look to pass Cummo's guard now, I'm sure.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cummo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtanen looks gassed!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Virtanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cummo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Virtanen has his takedown stuffed
and Cummo counters with a straight right hand.
Cummo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtanen misses with a takedown
and Cummo counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen drives through with a takedown into Cummo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
Cummo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Virtanen preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cummo lands a high kick!
Cummo misses with a two punch combination.
Virtanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cummo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Virtanen's guard now.
Luke Cummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Virtanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cummo throws a big right hand that misses.
Cummo lands a couple of elbows.
Cummo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cummo postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
Cummo throwing strikes from guard but Virtanen blocks nicely.
Cummo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cummo throwing strikes but missing.
Cummo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cummo thows a big elbow that misses.
Cummo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cummo thows a big elbow that misses.
Virtanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Virtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cummo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Virtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cummo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cummo works over Virtanen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cummo throwing strikes but missing.
Virtanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cummo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Virtanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cummo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cummo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body
and Cummo counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cummo counters with an inside leg kick.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cummo counters with a three punch combo that has Virtanen backing up. Virtanen nods at Cummo to acknowledge the strikes.
Luke Cummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Virtanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummo throws a series of strikes that have Virtanen backpedaling.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cummo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Virtanen is trying to defend but Cummo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cummo throwing shots but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Cummo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Virtanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cummo.
Cummo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Luke Cummo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Virtanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cummo.
Virtanen trying to control here.
Cummo throwing shots but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Virtanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Virtanen has one foot on Cummo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cummo counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Cummo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jussi Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Virtanen is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cummo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Luke Cummo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luke Cummo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cummo misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Cummo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cummo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Cummo!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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