PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anssi Kukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike The Meth Addict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Meth Addict has chosen Lava Lava by Boys Noize as his entrance music. Mike The Meth Addict has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kukkonen
vs
The Meth Addict

188 cm
25
195 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Grappling Pro Gear
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anssi Kukkonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike The Meth Addict!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Meth Addict throws a big shot that misses.
The Meth Addict throws a right hand that Kukkonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kukkonen also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Meth Addict drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anssi Kukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukkonen defending well as The Meth Addict loads up on a big left hand.

Kukkonen forces The Meth Addict back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen misses with some punches.
Kukkonen lands a body punch.
Kukkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Meth Addict has had enough of the clinch but Kukkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Kukkonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kukkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but The Meth Addict uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kukkonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kukkonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kukkonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Meth Addict's efforts to push away.
Kukkonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kukkonen cracks The Meth Addict with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
Kukkonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Meth Addict avoids it.
Kukkonen digs a right hand underneath The Meth Addict's ribcage. The Meth Addict let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Meth Addict looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen avoiding damage.
Kukkonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen cracks The Meth Addict with a nice body shot.
Kukkonen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kukkonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Meth Addict or not.
Kukkonen lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kukkonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kukkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kukkonen.
Kukkonen is stalling here.
Kukkonen presses The Meth Addict against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukkonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kukkonen.
A right handed body shot lands from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen is working The Meth Addict over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Meth Addict's brow.
Kukkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kukkonen scores with a shot to the side of The Meth Addict's head.
The Meth Addict blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kukkonen cracks The Meth Addict with a nice body shot.
Kukkonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
Kukkonen stalling the fight.
Kukkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kukkonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kukkonen taking a breather.
Kukkonen presses The Meth Addict against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kukkonen stalling in the clinch.
Kukkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kukkonen.
The Meth Addict tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kukkonen throws an elbow that misses.
The Meth Addict is trying to break free.
Kukkonen can't find room to land a body shot as The Meth Addict controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kukkonen.
The Meth Addict takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kukkonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kukkonen presses The Meth Addict against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kukkonen works on The Meth Addict's body with a couple of short punches.
Kukkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Meth Addict.
A right hand to the body from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kukkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kukkonen lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kukkonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kukkonen avoiding damage.
Kukkonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kukkonen lands a left hand.
Kukkonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kukkonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kukkonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukkonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kukkonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kukkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anssi Kukkonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kukkonen rushes The Meth Addict and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Meth Addict tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kukkonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Kukkonen.
The Meth Addict tries to break free but Kukkonen pushes him back against the cage.
Kukkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Meth Addict can do to turn this around?
The Meth Addict blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kukkonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Meth Addict has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kukkonen tries to throw a body punch but The Meth Addict avoids it by throwing Kukkonen back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Meth Addict tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kukkonen scores with a hook to the body.
The Meth Addict is breathing heavily.
Kukkonen lands a hook that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
Kukkonen works on The Meth Addict's body with a couple of short punches.
Anssi Kukkonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Kukkonen.
Kukkonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Meth Addict is defending well for now.
Kukkonen stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kukkonen.
Kukkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kukkonen is leaning against The Meth Addict and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kukkonen lands a hook that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
Kukkonen presses The Meth Addict against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kukkonen scores with a shot to the side of The Meth Addict's head.
The Meth Addict tries a body shot but Kukkonen blocks it.
The Meth Addict tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kukkonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anssi Kukkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict fails to pull guard.
Kukkonen lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a nice uppercut.
Kukkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kukkonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kukkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kukkonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Meth Addict or not.
Kukkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kukkonen lands with a light punch inside.
The Meth Addict managing to block the knees to the body from Kukkonen.
A nice left hand lands by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike.
Kukkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Meth Addict.
Kukkonen lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kukkonen on the inside.
Kukkonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kukkonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Meth Addict is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen slows down the pace here.
Kukkonen lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen misses with some punches.
Kukkonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kukkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Meth Addict.
Kukkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kukkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kukkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kukkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kukkonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kukkonen.

The Meth Addict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Meth Addict avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kukkonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

The Meth Addict breaks the clinch.
The Meth Addict throws an overhand right that lands on Kukkonen's shoulder, as Kukkonen tries to avoid the shot.
The Meth Addict throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukkonen.
The Meth Addict circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kukkonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kukkonen slips under a jab from The Meth Addict.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kukkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Meth Addict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Meth Addict keeps the fight on the outside.
Mike The Meth Addict is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukkonen is looking to clinch but The Meth Addict is avoiding it.
The Meth Addict circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kukkonen clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kukkonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kukkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
The Meth Addict tries to pull guard but Kukkonen won't allow it.
Kukkonen stalls.
Kukkonen tries to work over The Meth Addict's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kukkonen - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on The Meth Addict's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Meth Addict blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anssi Kukkonen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kukkonen moves out of range as The Meth Addict strikes.
Kukkonen is looking to clinch but The Meth Addict is avoiding it.
Kukkonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Meth Addict misses with a two punch combination.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but The Meth Addict is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Meth Addict. Kukkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kukkonen pushes The Meth Addict back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Meth Addict tries to break the clinch but Kukkonen is controlling the position.
Kukkonen gets through The Meth Addict's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kukkonen has a couple of punches blocked by The Meth Addict.
Kukkonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Meth Addict takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Meth Addict fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kukkonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Meth Addict blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kukkonen pushes The Meth Addict back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Meth Addict blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kukkonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Meth Addict looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Meth Addict takes a shot to the head.
Kukkonen prevents The Meth Addict from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kukkonen.
The Meth Addict wants to get back to striking at distance but Kukkonen won't allow it.
Kukkonen misses with an elbow over the top.
The Meth Addict looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kukkonen scores with a hook to the body.
Kukkonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Meth Addict or not.
Kukkonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen lands a shot to the body.
Kukkonen digs a right hand underneath The Meth Addict's ribcage. The Meth Addict let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
Kukkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kukkonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Meth Addict.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukkonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kukkonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kukkonen working aggressively here.
Kukkonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen has The Meth Addict pressed against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kukkonen is working The Meth Addict over against the cage.
Kukkonen scores with a shot to the side of The Meth Addict's head.
Kukkonen works on The Meth Addict's body with a couple of short punches.
Kukkonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Kukkonen scores with a shoulder strike.
The Meth Addict managing to block the knees to the body from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kukkonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Meth Addict blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kukkonen can't find room to land a body shot as The Meth Addict controls the action.
The Meth Addict trying to control the position but instead, Kukkonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Meth Addict into the cage.
Kukkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kukkonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kukkonen stalling.
The Meth Addict fails to pull guard.
Kukkonen misses with a punch to the body.
The Meth Addict jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kukkonen walks away with a smile on his face. The Meth Addict gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anssi Kukkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict throws a body punch but Kukkonen moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict keeps the fight on the outside.
The Meth Addict misses with a straight left.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but The Meth Addict moves out of range.
The Meth Addict misses with a straight left.
Kukkonen staying out of range there.

Kukkonen moves into the clinch.
Kukkonen presses The Meth Addict against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Meth Addict blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Meth Addict tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kukkonen smiles and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Kukkonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukkonen presses The Meth Addict against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kukkonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Meth Addict is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kukkonen is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anssi Kukkonen clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Meth Addict misses with a looping right.
Kukkonen is looking to clinch but The Meth Addict is avoiding it.
The Meth Addict smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kukkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Meth Addict swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kukkonen tries to clinch up but The Meth Addict circles away and keeps his distance.

Kukkonen has managed to clinch.
Kukkonen tries to throw a body punch but The Meth Addict avoids it by throwing Kukkonen back against the cage.
Kukkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kukkonen scores with a hook to the body.
Kukkonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kukkonen avoiding damage.
The Meth Addict is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kukkonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Meth Addicts head.
Kukkonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kukkonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kukkonen is working The Meth Addict over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kukkonen.
A right hand to the body from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen stalling in the clinch.
Kukkonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kukkonen fails to land.
Kukkonen misses with a body punch.
Kukkonen is leaning against The Meth Addict and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kukkonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Meth Addict blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kukkonen is trying to maintain a safe position but The Meth Addict gets an underhook and turns Kukkonen into the cage.
Kukkonen tries to throw a body punch but The Meth Addict avoids it by throwing Kukkonen back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kukkonen - that landed with a thud.
Kukkonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kukkonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kukkonen throws a head punch that misses.
Kukkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kukkonen tries to throw a body punch but The Meth Addict avoids it by throwing Kukkonen back against the cage.
Kukkonen prevents The Meth Addict from breaking the clinch.
The Meth Addict tries to pull guard but Kukkonen won't allow it.
The Meth Addict tries to pull guard but Kukkonen won't allow it.
The Meth Addict looking to stall.
The Meth Addict blocks a body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen pushes The Meth Addict back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kukkonen on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kukkonen.
The Meth Addict prevents a body shot from Kukkonen.
A right hook to the body lands for Kukkonen.
Kukkonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen is pushing The Meth Addict up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on The Meth Addict's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kukkonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kukkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
The Meth Addict tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kukkonen smiles and moves away.
Anssi Kukkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike The Meth Addict.

Kukkonen forces The Meth Addict back against the cage and clinches.
Kukkonen pushes The Meth Addict back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kukkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kukkonen is working The Meth Addict over against the cage.
Kukkonen is leaning against The Meth Addict and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kukkonen.
A right hook to the body lands for Kukkonen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kukkonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Meth Addict.
A right hook to the body lands for Kukkonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kukkonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kukkonen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kukkonen.
Kukkonen digs a right hand into The Meth Addict's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Meth Addict's gas tank.
Kukkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Meth Addict.
Kukkonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kukkonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Meth Addict is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kukkonen is working The Meth Addict over against the cage.
Kukkonen lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anssi Kukkonen had his way with Mike The Meth Addict in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The Meth Addict misses with an uppercut.
Kukkonen is looking to clinch.
The Meth Addict fails to land with a series of punches.
Kukkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Meth Addict throws a big shot that misses.
Kukkonen tries to clinch up.
Kukkonen wants to clinch.
The Meth Addict digs a good hook to Kukkonen's body.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but The Meth Addict is having none of it.
Kukkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Meth Addict.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Meth Addict swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kukkonen moves in looking to clinch but The Meth Addict pushes him off.
A jab from The Meth Addict misses.
Kukkonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Meth Addict looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kukkonen closes the distance and pushes The Meth Addict back into the cage.
The Meth Addict is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Meth Addict trying to control the position but instead, Kukkonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Meth Addict into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Meth Addict blocks it with crossed arms.
The Meth Addict tries to pull guard but Kukkonen holds him up against the cage and eventually The Meth Addict drops back down to his feet.
Kukkonen can't find room to land a body shot as The Meth Addict controls the action.
Kukkonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
Kukkonen lands a right hand.
Kukkonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kukkonen is working The Meth Addict over against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
The Meth Addict tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kukkonen throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kukkonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands a body shot.
Kukkonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
Kukkonen pushes The Meth Addict back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kukkonen gets through The Meth Addict's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kukkonen lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kukkonen.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen stalling in the clinch.
Kukkonen struggles to land a body shot inside as The Meth Addict controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Kukkonen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by The Meth Addict.
Kukkonen missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen has The Meth Addict pressed against the cage, preventing The Meth Addict from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kukkonen pushes The Meth Addict back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kukkonen tries a body shot but The Meth Addict blocks it.
The Meth Addict blocks a body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen has The Meth Addict pressed against the cage, preventing The Meth Addict from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Meth Addict has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen can't find room to land a body shot as The Meth Addict controls the action.
Kukkonen lands a body punch.
The Meth Addict looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kukkonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Meth Addict working hard to break the clinch.
Kukkonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
Kukkonen scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkonen throws an elbow but misses.

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.
Kukkonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Kukkonen to work.
The Meth Addict prevents a body shot from Kukkonen.
Anssi Kukkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kukkonen lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Kukkonen to work.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen has The Meth Addict pressed against the cage, preventing The Meth Addict from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mike The Meth Addict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Meth Addict fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anssi Kukkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kukkonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:41
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anssi Kukkonen!
Anssi Kukkonen retains his middleweight title!