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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli comes to the ring accompanied by a-ha - Take On Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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224 lbs
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ville Kuukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spider Machida!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida tries to land a front kick but Kuukkeli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida throws a head kick that Kuukkeli semi-blocks.
Machida rushes Kuukkeli and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Kuukkeli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuukkeli throws a strike but Machida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuukkeli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida trying to control but Kuukkeli is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuukkeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuukkeli is retaining full guard.
Spider Machida has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick from Kuukkeli lands but Machida takes it in his stride.
Kuukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuukkeli moves away.
Machida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spider Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Kuukkeli
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida feints and then cracks Kuukkeli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuukkeli down.
Machida works Kuukkeli's body with a nice hook.
Machida swings for the body but Kuukkeli moves out of range.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida throws a shot to the body.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Kuukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida misses with a leg kick.
Machida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuukkeli eats them both and turns towards Machida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuukkeli shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kuukkeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida misses with an uppercut. Kuukkeli saw that one coming.
Kuukkeli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kuukkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuukkeli is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
Machida tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kuukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuukkeli connects with a high kick.
Kuukkeli throws a low kick, looking for Machida's leg but Machida calmly moves out of range.
Kuukkeli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuukkeli rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuukkeli tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida throws a one two combo.
Kuukkeli throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida swings for the body but Kuukkeli moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Machida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Kuukkeli moved out of range.
Kuukkeli walks into a straight right hand from Machida.
Kuukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuukkeli.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Kuukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Kuukkeli is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Kuukkeli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida moves into the clinch.
Kuukkeli trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
Kuukkeli looking for a takedown.
Kuukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Kuukkeli prevents the takedown attempt.
Machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuukkeli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuukkeli blocking some punches.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Kuukkeli prevents a body shot from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Kuukkeli avoids it by throwing Machida back against the ropes.
Kuukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuukkeli avoids it.
Kuukkeli lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to work over Kuukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kuukkeli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida gets underhooks to prevent Kuukkeli's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kuukkeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuukkeli controls his hands.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida tries a body shot but Kuukkeli blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuukkeli's elbow.
Kuukkeli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Machida thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Kuukkeli misses with a looping right.
Kuukkeli keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Kuukkeli cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuukkeli avoids the body shot from Machida.
A jab from Machida misses.
Kuukkeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuukkeli misses with a head kick.
Kuukkeli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuukkeli manages to avoid it.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Kuukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuukkeli tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli tries to work over Machida's front leg with a kick but Machida checks it.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Kuukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Kuukkeli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Machida finds it's way through Kuukkeli's defenses.
Kuukkeli checks a leg kick.
Kuukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida rushes Kuukkeli and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kuukkeli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machida after a bit of a struggle.
Ville Kuukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuukkeli prevents a body shot from Machida.
Kuukkeli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machida is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kuukkeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuukkeli goes for a takedown attempt but Machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida stalks Kuukkeli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuukkeli's face. Kuukkeli staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuukkeli shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Kuukkeli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Machida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Machida to keep the fight standing.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuukkeli controls his hands.
Machida prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuukkeli looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuukkeli.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuukkeli backwards.
Machida tries to work over Kuukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli wants to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuukkeli backwards.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuukkeli blocks a body shot from Machida.
Kuukkeli lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuukkeli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuukkeli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machida after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Machida!
Spider Machida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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