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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bojur Kufhki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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223 lbs
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224 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bojur Kufhki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kufhki misses with a low kick.
Kufhki slips a jab from Maansiirtokone.
A jab from Maansiirtokone finds it's way through Kufhki's defenses.
Maansiirtokone cracks Kufhki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maansiirtokone tests Kufhki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kufhki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kufhki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maansiirtokone to score with a decent uppercut.
Maansiirtokone throws a big shot that misses.
Maansiirtokone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kufhki, pushing him back against the cage.
Kufhki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maansiirtokone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Maansiirtokone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maansiirtokone works on Kufhki's body with a couple of short punches.
Kufhki is breathing heavily.
Maansiirtokone lands a nice shot to the body.
Maansiirtokone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Maansiirtokone thows a big elbow that misses.
Maansiirtokone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kufhki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maansiirtokone.
Maansiirtokone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maansiirtokone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kufhki is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone throwing strikes from guard but Kufhki blocks nicely.
Maansiirtokone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maansiirtokone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kufhki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maansiirtokone circles away quickly and effectively.
Kufhki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Maansiirtokone misses its intended target.
Kufhki tries to bum rush Maansiirtokone with a series of wild strikes but Maansiirtokone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kufhki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maansiirtokone.
A slow jab from Maansiirtokone misses its intended target.
Maansiirtokone slips a jab and a cross from Kufhki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maansiirtokone connects with a nice looking jab.
Maansiirtokone swats away the attempt to clinch by Kufhki.
Kufhki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Maansiirtokone misses the target.
Maansiirtokone takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Maansiirtokone.
Maansiirtokone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kufhki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maansiirtokone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kufhki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maansiirtokone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maansiirtokone throws an elbow but Kufhki slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Maansiirtokone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maansiirtokone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone 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.
Maansiirtokone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maansiirtokone throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kufhki works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maansiirtokone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kufhki's head.
Maansiirtokone throws a strike but Kufhki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maansiirtokone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maansiirtokone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kufhki tries to clinch but Maansiirtokone is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kufhki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kufhki ducks right into an uppercut from Maansiirtokone.
Maansiirtokone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kufhki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maansiirtokone lands a glancing blow to the side of Kufhki's head.
A jab from Maansiirtokone finds it's way through Kufhki's defenses.
Kufhki misses with a wild body shot.
Maansiirtokone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maansiirtokone throws the left hand but Kufhki avoids the punch easily.
Kufhki moves away from the strike by Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maansiirtokone moves away.
Kufhki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maansiirtokone circles away quickly and effectively.
Maansiirtokone connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kufhki misses with a series of wild punches.
Maansiirtokone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maansiirtokone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kufhki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maansiirtokone scores with a nice strike.
Kufhki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki ducks under a wild hook from Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maansiirtokone checks it well.
Maansiirtokone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kufhki slips a straight right by Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maansiirtokone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maansiirtokone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maansiirtokone throws a shot from downtown. Kufhki moves away and avoids it.
Maansiirtokone cracks Kufhki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kufhki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kufhki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maansiirtokone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Maansiirtokone misses.
Kufhki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kufhki showed some decent athleticism there.
Maansiirtokone tries to roll over but Kufhki keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kufhki trying to control the action but Maansiirtokone is working from the bottom.
Maansiirtokone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maansiirtokone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maansiirtokone is trying to maintain the position but Kufhki is very close to passing his half guard.
Kufhki prevents Maansiirtokone from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kufhki is thwarting Maansiirtokone's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kufhki throws a series of punches but Maansiirtokone avoids them all with ease.
Kufhki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Kufhki misses.
Maansiirtokone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maansiirtokone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kufhki's head.
Maansiirtokone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kufhki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maansiirtokone throws a jab when Kufhki was well out of range.
Maansiirtokone scores with a nice head shot.
Kufhki has his takedown stuffed
and Kufhki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maansiirtokone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kufhki with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Maansiirtokone to counter with a crisp jab.
Maansiirtokone throws an overhand right that lands on Kufhki's shoulder, as Kufhki tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maansiirtokone throws a hook but Kufhki blocks it.
Maansiirtokone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maansiirtokone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maansiirtokone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Maansiirtokone throws some wild stikes that Kufhki manages to avoid easily.
Maansiirtokone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kufhki is on top in guard.
Kufhki stays in close to Maansiirtokone's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kufhki is controlling him.
Kufhki trying to control but Maansiirtokone is working from the bottom.
Bojur Kufhki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maansiirtokone wants to get back to his feet but Kufhki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maansiirtokone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kufhki postures up.
Maansiirtokone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maansiirtokone scores a takedown into full mount!
Kufhki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone lands with some strikes.
Maansiirtokone misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kufhki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maansiirtokone throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maansiirtokone misses with a head shot.
Maansiirtokone looking to land elbow strikes but Kufhki uses the position to regain half guard.
Maansiirtokone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maansiirtokone slips a nice elbow through Kufhki's hands, connecting with Kufhki's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maansiirtokone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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