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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton has chosen Pinball Wizard as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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182 cm
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194 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Renton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton misses with a looping right.
Kukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Renton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Renton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kukko controlling the action here.
Kukko seems to be working for a kimura but Renton defends the submission attempt.
Renton looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kukko working the head and body with strikes.
Renton is looking to improve his position.
Kukko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Renton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko is looking to take a break and control but Renton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Renton wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kukko trying to mount his opponent but Renton defends it.
Kukko wants to control but Renton is keeping him busy.
That's two 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.
Renton is trying to stand back up but Kukko is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Renton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kukko. That did some damage!
Renton looks for the body kick but Kukko saw that one coming.
Renton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renton takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Kukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Renton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kukko.
The fighters are battling for position here. Renton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Renton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Renton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Renton keeping full guard, as Kukko tries to pass.
Renton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Renton is retaining full guard.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Renton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Renton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kukko defends well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kukko gets the takedown into side control.
Kukko is looking to take a break and control but Renton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Renton is trying to improve his position.
Kukko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Renton is avoiding damage well.
Kukko lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton prevents Kukko from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko is looking to take a break and control but Renton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kukko scoring with punches and elbows.
Kukko tries to move to mount but Renton blocks the move with his legs.
Renton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Renton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kukko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kukko trying to control but Renton postures up.
Kukko looking for submissions off his back.
Renton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kukko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kukko looking for a guillotine here but Renton defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
That's time! Kukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kukko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Renton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Renton connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with Renton, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes Renton against the cage but Renton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Renton sprawls well. He's pushed Kukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko shoots in but Renton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Renton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kukko.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Renton tries to sprawl out of it but Kukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Renton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Renton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kukko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Renton scores with a sloppy right hand. Kukko should have avoided that one.
Kukko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kukko. Kukko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Renton delivers a nice body kick.
Renton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Renton.
Kukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton cracks Kukko with a good jab.
Renton scores with the left hand. Kukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Renton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kukko's head.
Renton scores with a body shot.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renton scores with a spinning back kick!
Decent striking displayed by Renton there.
Good shot there by Renton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renton throws a head kick that misses.
Renton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Renton throws a shot to the body.
Kukko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Renton scores with the left hand. Kukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Kukko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Renton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kukko at a distance.
Renton thuds a left hand into Kukko's body.
Renton throws a leg kick which misses Kukko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kukko tries to avoid it.
Renton connects with a looping right hand.
Lasi Kukko's cut is getting worse.
Justin Renton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Renton lands a right hook to the body.
Kukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Renton to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renton. That's going to slow Kukko down.
Renton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kukko's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renton throws a series of punches but Kukko avoids them all with ease.
Renton connects with a body shot.
Renton cracks Kukko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Renton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Renton lands a nice looking body shot.
Renton scores with a push kick.
Renton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Renton.
Renton throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Renton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kukko doesn't seem bothered though.
Renton jabs at Kukko's body.
Renton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Renton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Renton!
Renton cracks Kukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Justin Renton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Renton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Renton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lasi Kukko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Renton connects with a right hand. Kukko shakes it off.
Renton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Renton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kukko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kukko blocks a head kick by Renton.
Kukko shoots in and drives through. Renton sprawls well.
Kukko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Renton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renton lunges at Kukko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kukko's hand.
Renton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kukko's head.
Renton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renton connects with a solid leg kick.
Renton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renton takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Kukko blocks a head kick by Renton.
Renton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kukko.
Jeez, Lasi Kukko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Renton digs a good hook to Kukko's body.
Renton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renton cracks Kukko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kukko tries to clinch but Renton moves out of range.
Kukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Renton to score with a decent uppercut.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kukko throwing shots but Renton is blocking nicely.
Renton gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Renton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Renton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kukko 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.
Kukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Renton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kukko has managed to get both his arms back between Renton's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Renton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kukko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Renton pushes Kukko off looking to stand but Kukko dives back in and keeps control.
Kukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kukko misses with a head shot. Renton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kukko postures up in Renton's guard and throws a big left but Renton blocks it.
Kukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lasi Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renton is keeping the position for now.
Kukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Renton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Renton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kukko has managed to get both his arms back between Renton's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renton is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily.
Kukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kukko advances to half guard.
Kukko wants to control but Renton is keeping him busy.
Kukko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Renton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kukko.
Kukko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Renton trying to control from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Kukko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kukko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Renton tries to lock up and control but Kukko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kukko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Renton can't escape the position.
Kukko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kukko has control of Renton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Renton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Renton wants to hold on but Kukko pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Renton's face.
Kukko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Renton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Renton!
Renton distracts Kukko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Renton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kukko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Renton off and has taken his back!
Renton is trying to stand back up.
Kukko is trying to stick to Renton's back but Renton is turning into Kukko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kukko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Renton.
Kukko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kukko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Renton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kukko's back!
Renton looking for the RNC.
Kukko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Renton's arms.
Kukko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Renton's guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Kukko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Renton tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Lasi Kukko.
I think Kukko 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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