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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Speva Koso (ranked 1707 p4p, 202 weight class) and Matt Kuchar (ranked 1583 p4p, 188 weight class). Kuchar has chosen 21 Savage - No Heart as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speva Koso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koso throws a one two combo.
Koso misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Koso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuchar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuchar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuchar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuchar tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Kuchar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuchar avoids it.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Kuchar saw that one coming.
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Koso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koso. Kuchar shrugs it off though.
Koso throws a hook to the side of Kuchar's head but Kuchar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuchar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koso, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuchar.
Kuchar tries a knee to the head but Koso blocks it.
Kuchar blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuchar controls his hands.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar misses with some punches.
Koso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso lands a shot to the body.
Kuchar lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuchar misses with some punches.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Kuchar avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
A short left from Koso.
Koso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuchar misses with an elbow strike.
Kuchar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso pushes Kuchar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Koso cracks Kuchar with a nice body shot.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuchar lands with a right to the head.
Koso misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kuchar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Kuchar.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuchar.
Kuchar lands a left hand.
Kuchar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso jumps guard.
Kuchar trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuchar defends well.
Koso is looking for a triangle but Kuchar pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar is pushing down on Koso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koso is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuchar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koso tries to roll over but Kuchar keeps him under control.
Kuchar works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuchar tries to control but Koso wriggling away.
Kuchar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
Koso slips a jab and a cross from Kuchar.
Koso throws out a loose jab but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar staying out of range there.
Kuchar lands a nice hook to Koso's body. Koso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koso throws a wild body kick that Kuchar sees coming a mile off.
Kuchar throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Kuchar finds it's target.
Kuchar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koso working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuchars head.
Kuchar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Koso on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuchar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Koso.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuchar obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Kuchar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuchar tries to clinch up.
Kuchar throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koso moves out of range as Kuchar strikes.
Kuchar throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot.
Koso throws a push kick but Kuchar slaps the foot to one side.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuchar keeps Koso at a distance using the push kick.
Kuchar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koso counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Kuchar tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuchar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matt Kuchar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso cracks a nice hook into Kuchar's ribs.
Kuchar tries to land a leg kick but Koso saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuchar.
Matt Kuchar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koso scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso lands a slapping body shot.
Kuchar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koso throws a low kick but Kuchar moves out of range easily.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuchar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koso looks to land a right hand but Kuchar moved out of range.
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koso lands a head shot.
Kuchar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Koso wants to clinch up but Kuchar keeps it at a distance.
Kuchar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuchar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Koso tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Kuchar swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso.
Kuchar tries to bum rush Koso with a series of wild strikes but Koso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuchar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuchar connects with a body shot.
Kuchar tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
A solid body kick from Koso.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuchar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuchar has time to react.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuchar misses with a leg kick.
Kuchar lands a body shot.
Koso checks a low kick from Kuchar.
Kuchar lunges at Koso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koso's hand.
Koso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuchar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koso scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Koso blocks the low kick.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuchar connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuchar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuchar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuchar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Kuchar as he checks the leg kick.
Kuchar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuchar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koso with a body shot.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuchar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuchar moves away.
Koso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuchar misses with a few strikes there.
Kuchar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuchar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuchar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuchar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koso.
Kuchar looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuchar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Koso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuchar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Kuchar misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuchar throws out the jab.
Kuchar moves away from the strike by Koso.
Kuchar staying out of range there.
Kuchar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuchar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koso.
Koso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuchar tries to score with a low kick but Koso moves his leg out of the way.
Kuchar lands with a good body shot.
Kuchar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuchar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuchar drops his hands momentarily and Koso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Kuchar ducks down to avoid it.
Kuchar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koso counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuchar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuchar is just out of range.
Koso takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Kuchar.
Kuchar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koso circles away quickly and effectively.
Koso moves away from the strike by Kuchar.
Koso is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuchar doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuchar moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuchar blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koso takes a swing at Kuchar's ribcage but misses.
Kuchar throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuchar moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuchar will feel that in the morning.
Kuchar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Kuchar is out of range.
Kuchar unleashes a big counter combination but Koso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Kuchar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koso doesn't seem phased though.
Koso connects with a crisp jab.
Kuchar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Koso.
Kuchar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso looks to land a right hand but Kuchar moved out of range.
Kuchar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koso throws a hook but Kuchar blocks it.
Kuchar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koso wants to land a leg kick but Kuchar is out of range.
Kuchar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Kuchar ducks down to avoid it.
Kuchar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koso.
Kuchar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koso's head.
Kuchar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuchar was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Jab, jab by Koso - just one landing.
Koso throws a body kick that misses.
Koso tries to clinch up.
Kuchar misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kuchar. Beautiful body shot.
Koso tests Kuchar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuchar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuchar takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Koso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuchar if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuchar throws a series of punches but Koso moves out of range.
Kuchar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Kuchar misses.
Kuchar scores with a jab to the head.
Kuchar moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Kuchar misses with a straight left.
Kuchar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matt Kuchar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuchar moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuchar tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Kuchar back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuchar.
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Koso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuchar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Koso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kuchar as the two fighters clinch.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar lands a nice uppercut.
Kuchar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matt Kuchar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuchar swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
Kuchar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Kuchar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuchar or not.
Kuchar blocks a body shot from Koso.
A short body shot lands from Koso as the two fighters clinch.
Kuchar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso lands an uppercut.
Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Speva Koso.
I think Kuchar 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kuchar!
Matt Kuchar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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