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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eko Tukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ST Velai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ST Velai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eko Tukko's chin.
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140 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eko Tukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ST Velai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Velai.
It looks like Eko Tukko has been cut.
Tukko stuffs the takedown attempt from Velai. Velai gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Tukko. No joy for Velai on that attempt.
Velai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tukko connects with a looping right hand.
Tukko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Velai backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tukko rushes Velai and presses him up against the cage.
Tukko presses Velai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tukko.
Velai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tukko smiles and moves away.
Eko Tukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ST Velai.
Tukko darts in and clinches Velai up against the cage.
Tukko pushes Velai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tukko as the two fighters clinch.
Tukko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velai managing to block the knees to the body from Tukko.
Velai is trying to break free.
Tukko gets through Velai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tukko is looking to break free of the clinch but Velai has double underhooks.
Tukko pushes Velai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tukko.
Velai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tukko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tukko is trying to break the clinch but Velai is controlling him.
Velai jumps guard but Tukko stands there with Velai around his waist. Velai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velai is trying to maintain a safe position but Tukko gets an underhook and turns Velai into the cage.
Velai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velai looks gassed!
Tukko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velai has him pressed against the cage.
Tukko lands a body shot.
Velai has Tukko pressed against the cage, preventing Tukko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tukko working hard to break the clinch.
Velai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tukko smiles and moves away.
Velai misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tukko's waist but Tukko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velai off to one side.
Tukko lands a head shot.
Tukko closes the distance and clinches.
Tukko wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tukko tries to land knees in the clinch but Velai avoids the damage to the body.
Tukko cracks Velai with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Tukko.
Tukko works on Velai's body with a couple of short punches.
Velai has Tukko pressed against the cage, preventing Tukko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tukko is trying to break free.
Tukko lands an uppercut.
Velai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Tukko.
Tukko cracks Velai with a nice body shot.
Tukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velai keeps control of Tukko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Velai tries to break free but Tukko pushes him back against the cage.
Tukko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tukko has had enough of the clinch but Velai keeps him there for the moment.
Velai prevents Tukko from breaking the clinch.
Tukko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tukko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tukko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Velai has Tukko pressed against the cage, preventing Tukko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Tukko - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Tukko.
Tukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velai or not.
A right hand to the body from Tukko.
Tukko works on Velai's body with a couple of short punches.
Tukko works on Velai's body with a couple of short punches.
Velai takes a shot to the head.
Tukko digs a right hand into Velai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velai's gas tank.
Tukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tukko.
Nice body punch from Tukko.
Velai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tukko prevents it.
Tukko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tukko throws out a leg kick but Velai moves out of range and Tukko only half commits.
Tukko gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velai tries to land a knee to the head but Tukko blocks with his arms.
Velai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tukko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velai tries to land knees in the clinch but Tukko avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tukko breaks from the clinch.
Tukko clinches.
Nice body punch from Tukko.
Tukko working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eko Tukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eko Tukko'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.
Tukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Velai is out of range.
Tukko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tukko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velai is trying to force a seperation but Tukko has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Tukko.
Tukko throws an elbow that misses.
Tukko stops a takedown attempt from Velai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tukko.
Tukko is trying to break the clinch but Velai has him pressed against the cage.
Velai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tukko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tukko wants to get back to striking at distance but Velai won't allow it.
Tukko is trying to break the clinch but Velai has him pressed against the cage.
Velai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eko Tukko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tukko pushes Velai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tukko can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tukko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eko Tukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ST Velai.
Tukko lands a nice hook to Velai's body. Velai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tukko drives through and clinches with Velai against the cage.
Velai trying to control the position but instead, Tukko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Velai into the cage.
Tukko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velai.
Tukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tukko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tukko digs a right hand underneath Velai's ribcage. Velai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velai or not.
Tukko tries to circle away but Velai has him pinned against the cage.
Tukko lands a body punch.
Tukko wants to get back to striking at distance but Velai won't allow it.
Tukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tukko lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tukko tries to break free but Velai pushes him back against the cage.
Tukko cracks Velai with a nice body shot.
Tukko is trying to break the clinch but Velai has him pressed against the cage.
Tukko is trying to break free.
Tukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tukko lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Tukko.
A right handed body shot lands from Tukko.
Tukko presses Velai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tukko is leaning against Velai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velai or not.
Tukko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velai is defending well for now.
Tukko has had enough of the clinch but Velai keeps him there for the moment.
Velai jumps guard but Tukko stands there with Velai around his waist. Velai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tukko.
Tukko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tukko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velai somewhat.
Velai fails with a takedown attempt.
Tukko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tukko has had enough of the clinch but Velai keeps him there for the moment.
Velai has Tukko pressed against the cage, preventing Tukko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tukko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Tukko.
A frustrated look appears on Tukko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tukko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tukko gets through Velai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tukko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Velai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tukko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tukko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tukko tries to break the clinch but Velai is controlling the position.
Tukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tukko smiles and moves away.
Tukko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velai.
Velai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tukko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eko Tukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Velai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velai tries to keep at a distance but Tukko has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eko Tukko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eko Tukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Velai back to the cage. Tukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tukko moves into the clinch.
Tukko lands a nice uppercut.
Velai is trying to break free.
Tukko cracks Velai with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tukko as the two fighters clinch.
Tukko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tukko has had enough of the clinch but Velai keeps him there for the moment.
Tukko has had enough of the clinch but Velai keeps him there for the moment.
Velai tries to pull guard but Tukko holds him up against the cage and eventually Velai drops back down to his feet.
Velai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tukko is working Velai over against the cage.
Velai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tukko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velai.
Velai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tukko prevents it.
Tukko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eko Tukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tukko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tukko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velai avoids it.
Tukko lands a shot to the body.
Tukko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velai can do to turn this around?
Tukko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tukko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eko Tukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ST Velai.
Velai fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Tukko.
Tukko tries to land knees in the clinch but Velai avoids the damage to the body.
Tukko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velai jumps guard but Tukko stands there with Velai around his waist. Velai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tukko is trying to break the clinch but Velai is controlling him.
Tukko has had enough of the clinch but Velai keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tukko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tukko's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Tukko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tukko lands a right hand.
Velai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tukko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Tukko.
Tukko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tukko digs a right hand underneath Velai's ribcage. Velai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Velai keeps control of Tukko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tukko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tukko.
Tukko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tukko prevents the takedown attempt.
Tukko can't break the clinch.
Velai is trying to break the clinch but Tukko is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velai tries to pull guard but Tukko holds him up against the cage and eventually Velai drops back down to his feet.
Tukko missing with knees to the body.
Tukko prevents Velai from breaking the clinch.
Tukko pushes Velai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tukko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tukko.
Tukko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velai has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tukko.
Good body shot from Tukko.
A nice left hand lands by Tukko.
A right handed body shot lands from Tukko.
Tukko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Tukko.
Tukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tukko working hard to break the clinch.
Velai jumps guard but Tukko stands there with Velai around his waist. Velai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velai avoiding damage as Tukko throws knees to the body.
Velai wants a takedown.
Velai tries to break free but Tukko pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tukko.
Tukko wants to break free but Velai has control.
Velai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tukko prevents it.
Tukko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velai checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velai tries to keep at a distance but Tukko has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Velai backwards.
Tukko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
ST Velai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eko Tukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tukko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tukko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eko Tukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tukko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eko Tukko!
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hype
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