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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula has chosen Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryu Hoshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshi counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Hoshi is predictable there
and Kuula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoshi.
Hoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Hoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuula throws a low kick but Hoshi moves out of range easily.
Kuula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshi.
Kuula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoshi's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Kuula.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshi misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hoshi tries to clinch but Kuula moves away
and Kuula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshi throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuula counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuula circles away.
Hoshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuula counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hoshi's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula postures up and lands a big shot to Hoshi's brow.
Hoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuula is one step ahead there.
Hoshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshi is wriggling around but Kuula manages to pass to half guard.
Hoshi tries to get to full guard but Kuula has control of the leg.
Hoshi gets full guard.
Hoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuula is one step ahead there.
Kuula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Kuula wants to control from the top but Hoshi keeps moving.
Kuula preventing the sweep.
Kuula postures up and lands a big shot to Hoshi's brow.
Kuula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuula won't allow Hoshi to sweep him here.
Hoshi keeping moving, preventing Kuula from controlling successfully.
Hoshi wants to stand and escape but Kuula is having none of it.
Hoshi keeping moving, preventing Kuula from controlling successfully.
Kuula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula wants to pass the guard but Hoshi is keeping the position.
Heikki Kuula has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kuula smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ryu Hoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuula counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Kuula keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Kuula are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kuula scoring with punches and elbows.
Hoshi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kuula tries to move to mount but Hoshi blocks the move with his legs.
Hoshi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuula connects with a decent elbow.
Kuula in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kuula crashes against the mat.
Hoshi tries to bench press Kuula off him but Kuula keeps the position.
Kuula working the ground and pound but Hoshi is defending the strikes.
Kuula is working Hoshi over with some ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Ryu Hoshi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshi stops Kuula from passing to mount.
Kuula scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoshi to see if he's OK.
Hoshi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuula is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuula landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuula moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Kuula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Hoshi's cut.
That's time! Hoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoshi throws an off balance right hand
and Kuula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hoshi throws a series of punches but Kuula moves out of range.
Hoshi ducks right into an uppercut from Kuula.
Heikki Kuula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuula misses with a leg kick.
Hoshi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kuula throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoshi throws a leg kick
and Kuula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Hoshi misses
and Kuula counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoshi throws the kick towards the body but Kuula avoids it.
Kuula throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuula is in Hoshi's guard.
Kuula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoshi wants to sweep here but Kuula controlling him for the moment.
Hoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuula is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula controlling from the top position.
Kuula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshi's head.
Kuula sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuula on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuula blocks the leg kick.
Hoshi looks to land a body kick but Kuula moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshi. Kuula does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshi throws a solid leg kick but Kuula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoshi.
Hoshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoshi looks to land a combination but Kuula avoids it well.
Hoshi is looking to chop away at Kuula's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuula. That's going to slow Hoshi down.
Kuula slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshi.
A head kick by Kuula misses
and Hoshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshi. That's going to slow Kuula down.
Hoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuula jabs Hoshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoshi moves in looking to clinch but Kuula pushes him off.
Kuula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuula throws a low kick, looking for Hoshi's leg but Hoshi calmly moves out of range.
Hoshi scores with a kick to the body.
Kuula is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuula is breathing heavily.
Kuula loads up on a big right hand but Hoshi slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuula counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuula checks a leg kick.
Hoshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuula counter with a right hand.
Kuula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Hoshi.
Ryu Hoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuulas head.
Kuula blocks an uppercut.
Hoshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuula.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoshi.
Hoshi lands with a right to the head.
Hoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuula tries to break the clinch but Hoshi is controlling the position.
Kuula misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoshi breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuula takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuula needs to keep his hands up - Hoshi had a free shot at his head there.
Ryu Hoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoshi.
Kuula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Hoshi does no damage.
Kuula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshi.
Hoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoshi is looking to chop away at Kuula's legs.
Hoshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoshi cracks a nice hook into Kuula's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Hoshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuula doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoshi drives through and clinches with Kuula against the cage.
Hoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoshi lands a body shot.
Hoshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hoshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Hoshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hoshi clinches up with Kuula and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoshi is leaning against Kuula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuula.
Hoshi lands with a left to the head.
Hoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshi lands an uppercut.
Hoshi is trying to stall.
Hoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Kuula.
Hoshi lands with a right to the head.
Kuula jumps guard but Hoshi stands there with Kuula around his waist. Kuula gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshi blocks a body shot from Kuula.
Kuula jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Kuula gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hoshi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Hoshi does no damage.
Hoshi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuula under the eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuula.
Ryu Hoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Kuula.
Hoshi tries to score with a low kick but Kuula moves his leg out of the way.
Hoshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoshi won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Kuula seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hoshi is letting Kuula control him for a moment.
Hoshi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuula's best efforts.
Kuula scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuula passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuula cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuula with the ground and pound from mount.
Ryu Hoshi's cut is getting worse.
Kuula with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuula lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula with a couple of short strikes.
Kuula jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hoshi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hoshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuula cracks Hoshi with a big elbow.
Kuula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuula trying to control the action but Hoshi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kuula.
Kuula throws an elbow but Hoshi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hoshi taking a bit of punishment here - Kuula scoring with strikes.
Hoshi tries to bench press Kuula off him but Kuula keeps the position.
Kuula looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hoshi is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshi is looking to reverse the position.
Kuula misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kuula lands some shots froms side control.
Hoshi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Kuula really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Hoshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuula.
Hoshi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuula counters with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hoshi. No joy for Kuula on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Kuula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoshi doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Hoshi is predictable there
and Kuula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoshi thinking.
Kuula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshi tries to land a body kick
and Kuula counters with a leg kick.
Hoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoshi is trying to defend but Kuula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuula is trying to control. Hoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoshi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi wants to get back to his feet.
Kuula wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuula with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuula is trying to work for a kimura but Hoshi is defending well.
Kuula is taking a breather. Hoshi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hoshi is in trouble now - Kuula has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula lands a big shot there that rocks Hoshi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoshi wants to control but Kuula is having none of it.
Kuula connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuula lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuula lands a big elbow.
Kuula looking for a guillotine from mount but Hoshi is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Kuula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kuula lands a big shot there that rocks Hoshi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kuula postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoshi looks a forlorn figure.
Hoshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuula working the ground and pound effectively.
Ryu Hoshi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kuula lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshi is bucking up trying to escape but Kuula cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuula punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jeez, Ryu Hoshi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryu Hoshi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heikki Kuula!
Heikki Kuula is the new heavyweight champion!
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