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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Kuikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nacho Lui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jussi Kuikka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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232 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Kuikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nacho Lui!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lui looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lui lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lui working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuikka working a defensive guard here.
Lui is in close to Kuikka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuikka is working an open guard so Lui takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lui wants to clinch.
Lui misses with a takedown attempt - Kuikka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lui misses with a takedown attempt - Kuikka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lui looks to land a body kick but Kuikka moved away.
Kuikka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lui shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuikka sprawls well. He's pushed Lui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jussi Kuikka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho Lui.
Kuikka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lui looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lui looking for a sweep but Kuikka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kuikka landing shots from mount.
Kuikka is breathing heavily.
Kuikka avoids the attempt from Lui to control.
Lui is looking to improve his position but Kuikka isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuikka with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuikka avoids the attempt from Lui to control.
Kuikka with a couple of short strikes.
Kuikka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lui?
Lui can't escape the position.
Kuikka looking for a guillotine from mount but Lui is having none of it.
Lui taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuikka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lui is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuikka punching from mount but Lui doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lui wants to control but Kuikka is having none of it.
Kuikka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lui is looking to escape.
Lui tries to reverse the position but Kuikka maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuikka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lui's face.
Kuikka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lui swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kuikka with shots to the head and body - Lui looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kuikka sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lui can't escape the position.
Kuikka misses with a head shot.
Lui bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Lui dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuikka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuikka wants to control but Lui is keeping him busy.
Lui is trying to control Kuikka's posture but Kuikka avoids it.
Lui manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lui tries to get to full guard but Kuikka has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuikka is trying to control the action in half guard but Lui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lui is trying to control but can't.
Kuikka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lui's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lui misses with a takedown attempt
so Kuikka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lui looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuikka is one step ahead there.
Kuikka looking to sit in guard and control but Lui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lui stopping the sweep attempt from Kuikka.
Lui prevents Kuikka from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lui 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.
Kuikka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuikka keeping moving, preventing Lui from controlling successfully.
Kuikka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kuikka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kuikka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lui is not content to let Kuikka control the position.
Kuikka wants to stand up but Lui has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lui wants to improve his position but Kuikka is controlling well.
Kuikka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lui is not content to let Kuikka control the position.
Kuikka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuikka trying to control from half guard but Lui is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lui tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuikka counters with a nice body kick.
Lui misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuikka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lui's guard now.
Lui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuikka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuikka gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Kuikka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lui misses with a double jab
and Kuikka counters with a solid body kick.
Lui looks to clinch
and Kuikka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuikka wants to pass the guard but Lui is defending well.
Kuikka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lui flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuikka is working away from the top position though.
Lui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuikka.
Lui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuikka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuikka's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Kuikka is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Lui tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuikka pushed the leg off.
Lui is hanging on to Kuikka's back as he tries to escape.
Kuikka is working hard here to advance position.
Lui doesn't have the hooks in and Kuikka manages to turn into his guard.
Lui trying to keep a closed guard but Kuikka is proving a slippery customer.
Kuikka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jussi Kuikka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two 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.
Lui trying to keep a closed guard but Kuikka is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lui throws a head kick that misses
and Kuikka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lui!
Kuikka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lui regains half guard.
Kuikka wants to pass to mount but Lui is defending the position.
Lui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuikka is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lui striking off his back but it's not causing Kuikka any problems.
Kuikka wants to control from the top but Lui keeps moving.
Lui trying to control the position.
Kuikka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuikka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lui wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuikka tries to clinch up.
Lui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuikka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lui wants to get back to his feet.
Kuikka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lui looking for submissions off his back.
Lui holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lui tries to get to full guard but Kuikka has control of the leg.
Lui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuikka is working away from the top position though.
Kuikka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Kuikka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuikka 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Kuikka!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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