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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, a-ha - Take On Me. Rosenthal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rick Derringer - I Am a Real American kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Holden Rosenthal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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207 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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185 cm
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220 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ville Kuukkeli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Rosenthal!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kuukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuukkeli misses with a jab to the body
and Rosenthal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuukkeli!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuukkeli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuukkeli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuukkeli is working hard here to advance position.
Rosenthal avoids the attempt from Kuukkeli to control.
Kuukkeli gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli tries to get to full guard but Rosenthal has control of the leg.
Rosenthal passes to side control.
Kuukkeli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rosenthal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuukkeli manages to get to full guard.
Kuukkeli wants to sweep here but Rosenthal controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosenthal is aware though and is defending well.
Rosenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuukkeli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rosenthal is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli breaks from Rosenthal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kuukkeli lands with some strikes.
Rosenthal wants to control but Kuukkeli is having none of it.
Kuukkeli thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kuukkeli looking to finish Rosenthal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rosenthal!
Kuukkeli landing strikes from the mount and Rosenthal is in trouble!
Kuukkeli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosenthal is looking to escape.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kuukkeli 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.
Kuukkeli prevents Rosenthal from getting the reversal.
Kuukkeli wants to control the pace but Rosenthal is squirming around nicely.
Kuukkeli unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuukkeli looking to ground and pound but Rosenthal is blocking nicely.
Rosenthal is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Kuukkeli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuukkeli shoots in but Rosenthal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenthal manages to avoid it.
Rosenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuukkeli sprawls well. He's pushed Rosenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rosenthal shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuukkeli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rosenthal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rosenthal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuukkeli tries to avoid it but Rosenthal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuukkeli to the ground. Kuukkeli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ville Kuukkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Rosenthal.
Kuukkeli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rosenthal sprawls well initially but Kuukkeli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuukkeli trying to control the action but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
Kuukkeli is pressing down on Rosenthal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rosenthal is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli thows a huge punch but Rosenthal dodges it nicely.
Rosenthal is breathing heavily.
Kuukkeli wants to pass the guard but Rosenthal is defending well.
Kuukkeli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rosenthal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuukkeli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuukkeli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuukkeli is landing with some decent strikes but Rosenthal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kuukkeli tries to control but Rosenthal wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli with good strikes from the mount here!
Kuukkeli wants to control the pace but Rosenthal is squirming around nicely.
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!
Kuukkeli raining down shots from the mount!
Kuukkeli lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is squirming around, avoiding Kuukkeli's attempts to control the action.
Kuukkeli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kuukkeli pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rosenthal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kuukkeli breaks from Rosenthal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuukkeli scoring with strikes but Rosenthal is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal wants to control but Kuukkeli is having none of it.
Kuukkeli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rosenthal hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Rosenthal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kuukkeli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rosenthal is rocked!
Kuukkeli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rosenthal is still in real trouble! Can Kuukkeli finish him?
Kuukkeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuukkeli breaks from Rosenthal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rosenthal is squirming around, avoiding Kuukkeli's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuukkeli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Kuukkeli dominated that second round.
That's time! Kuukkeli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kuukkeli tries to clinch but Rosenthal is having none of it.
Rosenthal seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuukkeli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rosenthal. Rosenthal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rosenthal throws a head kick but Kuukkeli moves out of range.
Kuukkeli moves out of range of the body kick from Rosenthal.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuukkeli as he connects with a hook.
Rosenthal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuukkeli shoots in for a double leg but Rosenthal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuukkeli throws out a powerful jab.
Kuukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosenthal moves away.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick that half lands.
Rosenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rosenthal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuukkeli to the ground. Rosenthal is now in Kuukkeli's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuukkeli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosenthal has managed to get both his arms back between Kuukkeli's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuukkeli looking to control.
Ville Kuukkeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rosenthal is working Kuukkeli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kuukkeli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rosenthal!
Kuukkeli looking to ground and pound but Rosenthal is blocking nicely.
Holden Rosenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli throws some wild stikes that Rosenthal manages to avoid easily.
Kuukkeli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kuukkeli looking to control but Rosenthal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuukkeli pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kuukkeli scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rosenthal?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenthal is in a horrible position here. Kuukkeli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kuukkeli throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kuukkeli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kuukkeli lands with some strikes.
Kuukkeli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Rosenthal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kuukkeli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuukkeli postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rosenthal in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rosenthal to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Kuukkeli!
Ville Kuukkeli is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ville Kuukkeli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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