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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calzattrounewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kukko can pounce on him.
Calzattrounewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calzattrounewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis cracks Kukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Calzattrounewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Calzattrounewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calzattrounewis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calzattrounewis moves out of range of the leg kick from Kukko.
Calzattrounewis takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Calzattrounewis throws a shot from downtown. Kukko moves away and avoids it.
Calzattrounewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calzattrounewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kukko does it's job there.
Kukko misses with a body shot.
Calzattrounewis missing with a left hand there. Kukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calzattrounewis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calzattrounewis misses with a body shot.
Kukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis throws a sloppy body shot
and Kukko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzattrounewis scores with a jab to the body.
Calzattrounewis blocks a low kick nicely.
Kukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Kukko is working for a kimura but Calzattrounewis is defending it quite comfortably.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand up here but Kukko is controlling him well.
Kukko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko looking to ground and pound but Calzattrounewis is blocking nicely.
Kukko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Calzattrounewis has worked his arm free - good work by Calzattrounewis!
Kukko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calzattrounewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kukko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calzattrounewis keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Kukko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calzattrounewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kukko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Calzattrounewis is avoiding damage well.
Calzattrounewis stops Kukko from passing to mount.
Calzattrounewis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kukko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kukko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Calzattrounewis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kukko's guard! Nice work there by Calzattrounewis!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Calzattrounewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calzattrounewis gets caught flat footed, as Kukko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calzattrounewis kicks Kukko off and gets to his feet.
Joe Calzattrounewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukko scores with a leg kick.
Calzattrounewis misses the shot to the body.
Calzattrounewis loads up on a big right hand but Kukko slips the punch.
Calzattrounewis avoids a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukko.
Calzattrounewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzattrounewis.
Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzattrounewis looks to land a left hand but Kukko moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis misses with a hook. Kukko ducked under it nicely.
Kukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination that misses
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kukko forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko trying to control the action but Calzattrounewis is working from the bottom.
Calzattrounewis won't allow Kukko to pass to mount.
Calzattrounewis is not content to let Kukko control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lasi Kukko just wasn't active enough.
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calzattrounewis checks a leg kick nicely.
Joe Calzattrounewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Calzattrounewis. No joy for Kukko on that attempt.
Calzattrounewis digs a good hook to Kukko's body.
Some wild striking there from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis lands a jab to Kukko's midsection.
A shot to the body from Calzattrounewis misses
and Kukko counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calzattrounewis misses with an uppercut.
Calzattrounewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukko moves out of range as Calzattrounewis strikes.
Kukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukko shoots in and bounces Calzattrounewis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzattrounewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kukko won't allow Calzattrounewis to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calzattrounewis keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Lasi Kukko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Calzattrounewis misses with a few strikes there.
Kukko throws a leg kick but Calzattrounewis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Calzattrounewis misses the target.
Calzattrounewis misses with the combination.
Kukko misses with the combination.
Calzattrounewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calzattrounewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but Calzattrounewis shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt - Calzattrounewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kukko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
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.
Calzattrounewis throws a right and a left that Kukko avoids nicely.
Kukko connects with a leg kick. Calzattrounewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kukko slips a jab and a cross from Calzattrounewis.
Kukko lands a leg kick that knocks Calzattrounewis off balance momentarily.
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calzattrounewis misses with a wild combination.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Kukko lands a jab to the head.
Calzattrounewis misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Calzattrounewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Kukko. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calzattrounewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calzattrounewis misses with a combination
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kukko thows a big elbow that misses.
Calzattrounewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kukko trying to control but Calzattrounewis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko looking to pass the guard.
Kukko throws and elbow that misses. Calzattrounewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kukko's guard. Nice move by Calzattrounewis!
Calzattrounewis preventing the sweep.
Kukko looking to control.
Kukko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Calzattrounewis stands and steps away. Kukko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Kukko misses.
Calzattrounewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calzattrounewis lands with an overhand left.
Kukko throws a leg kick which misses Calzattrounewis's front leg but catches the back leg as Calzattrounewis tries to avoid it.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calzattrounewis tries to avoid it but Kukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calzattrounewis to the ground. Calzattrounewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calzattrounewis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Calzattrounewis stalks Kukko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kukko's face. Kukko staggers backwards, shaken.
Calzattrounewis 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.
Calzattrounewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kukko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calzattrounewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calzattrounewis keeps working.
Kukko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calzattrounewis, who protects the arm well.
Calzattrounewis is not content to let Kukko control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Calzattrounewis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kukko wants to control but Calzattrounewis is keeping him busy.
Kukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calzattrounewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four 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.
Kukko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Calzattrounewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kukko laying and praying for a moment but Calzattrounewis takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but Calzattrounewis defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joe Calzattrounewis just about did enough to take it.
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.
A bone on bone clash there as Calzattrounewis blocks the leg kick.
Kukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calzattrounewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calzattrounewis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kukko under the eye.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination. Kukko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calzattrounewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzattrounewis.
Kukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Calzattrounewis leaves Kukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kukko scores with a body shot.
Calzattrounewis misses with a body shot.
Calzattrounewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Calzattrounewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calzattrounewis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calzattrounewis lands with a right hand.
Calzattrounewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab.
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko throws a low kick, looking for Calzattrounewis's leg but Calzattrounewis calmly moves out of range.
Kukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Kukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Calzattrounewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calzattrounewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand.
Kukko is working for a submission of some sort.
Kukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Calzattrounewis won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko stops Calzattrounewis from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Kukko there.
Kukko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kukko passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand.
Kukko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kukko lands a nice shot to the head.
Kukko lands a nice shot to the head.
Kukko controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko had his way with Joe Calzattrounewis in that round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calzattrounewis.
A jab from Calzattrounewis misses.
Kukko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukko.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Calzattrounewis misses its intended target.
Kukko connects with a leg kick. Calzattrounewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko connects with a high kick.
Calzattrounewis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kukko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Calzattrounewis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Calzattrounewis keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Kukko drops back looking for a leg! Calzattrounewis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calzattrounewis manages to kick Kukko off! Kukko jumps back into Calzattrounewis's guard.
Calzattrounewis is looking to stand up but Kukko isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Calzattrounewis keeps moving.
Lasi Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calzattrounewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calzattrounewis has his feet on Kukko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Calzattrounewis looks to land a left hand but Kukko moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calzattrounewis back to the cage. Kukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kukko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzattrounewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kukko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calzattrounewis throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Calzattrounewis misses with a straight left.
Calzattrounewis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kukko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Calzattrounewis wants to get back to his feet.
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Calzattrounewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kukko in particular looking to stall.
Kukko wants to free his trapped foot but Calzattrounewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calzattrounewis defending well though.
Kukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasi Kukko showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Kukko!
Lasi Kukko retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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