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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukko's entrance music is Rokki Sees Fire. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lewis's choice of entrance music: Nelly - Hot In Herre. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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174 lbs
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179 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lewis, as that shot connected.
Lewis throws a hook but Kukko blocks it.
Lewis misses the jab.
Kukko throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukko.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Kukko there.
Kukko lands a leg kick that knocks Lewis off balance momentarily.
A jab from Kukko misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukko lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Lewis looking to control.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lewis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Kukko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Kukko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kukko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis lands a left hand.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ray Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad.
Kukko misses with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kukko throws out a leg kick but Lewis moves out of range and Kukko only half commits.
Lewis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Kukko's head but Kukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kukko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lewis checks a leg kick.
Kukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kukko somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Lewis throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Kukko avoids it well.
Lewis throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kukkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lewis misses with a hook
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kukko connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Lewis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kukko 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.
Kukko throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Kukko prevents Lewis from standing back up.
Kukko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
Kukko wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kukko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kukko throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Kukko trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Lewis wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kukko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kukko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lewis is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Kukko drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lewis is controlling Kukko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lewis lands the left hand.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lewis is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Kukko prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Lewis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kukko scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Ray Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kukko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Kukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Kukko slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Kukko stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kukko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kukko lands an elbow.
Lewis wants to control but Kukko postures up.
Lewis is pushing Kukko's head away, looking to escape. Kukko manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well.
The strikes coming from Kukko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kukko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Lewis is looking to escape.
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Lewis is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kukko is working away from the top position though.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kukko lands a nice short elbow.
Lewis is staying active underneath Kukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lewis is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Kukko there.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Kukko lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kukko lands a nice short elbow.
Kukko thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Kukko controlling the action here.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kukko connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Kukko trying to control from half guard but Lewis is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lewis tries to kick Kukko off but Kukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko works his way into side control.
Lewis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kukko is looking to land body kicks.
Rokki Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko misses with an uppercut.
Kukko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kukko lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Kukko.
Kukko misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Kukko finds it's target.
Kukko wants to slow Lewis down by chopping away at his legs.
Kukko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.
Kukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis cracks Kukko with a good jab.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Lewis jabs Kukko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kukko moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lewis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kukko scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Kukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis scores with the left hand. Kukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Lewis.
Kukko swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Kukko looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Kukko lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kukko.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kukko dips to his left and cracks Lewis with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Kukko - just one landing.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Kukko's head but Kukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Lewis catches Kukko right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Jab, jab by Kukko - just one landing.
Kukko misses with a head kick.
Lewis throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis darts in and clinches Kukko up against the cage.
Kukko misses with a body punch.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Kukko.
Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kukko lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukko controls his hands.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kukko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kukko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Kukko scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Lewis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kukko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kukko lands with a left to the head.
Kukko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
Kukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Kukko lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
It looks like Ray Lewis has been cut.
Kukko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Kukko won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukko throws an elbow but misses.
Kukko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kukko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lewis regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Kukko is having none of it.
Kukko stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Kukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lewis kicks Kukko off and gets back to his feet.
Lewis throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Kukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lewis throws a right hand that Kukko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kukko also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Kukko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Kukko misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Kukko.
Kukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rokki Kukko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Kukko catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Kukko throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a two punch combo.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
so Kukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Lewis trying to control the position.
Lewis seems keen to control Kukko's posture.
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!
Kukko won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kukko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kukko won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet.
Kukko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kukko looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Kukko isn't so interested in that idea.
Kukko pushing down on Lewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Kukko working Lewis over with strikes.
Lewis is trying to stand up here but Kukko is controlling him well.
Lewis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kukko is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
Lewis is trying to control but can't.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukko uses his free foot to push down on Lewis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lewis.
Kukko dominating with strikes here.
Lewis regains half guard.
Kukko trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is controlling Kukko's trapped leg to prevent Kukko from advancing to side control.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lewis taking some punishment here, with Kukko in his half guard.
Kukko lands strikes from half guard.
Kukko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kukko wants to pass to mount but Lewis is defending the position.
Kukko is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lewis won't allow Kukko to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Kukko there.
Kukko prevents Lewis from standing back up.
Kukko moves into full mount! Lewis won't be happy about that!
Lewis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko controlling the position easily from mount.
Kukko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lewis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis is in a horrible position here. Kukko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kukko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lewis is rocked!
Kukko controlling the pace for now.
Lewis is still in real trouble! Can Kukko finish him?
Kukko looking to control but Lewis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lewis really wants to buck Kukko off and get back to his feet.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko raining down shots from the mount!
Lewis just holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko had his way with Ray Lewis in that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kukko tries a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kukko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lewis's calf.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Kukko scores with a nice head shot.
Kukko misses with a hook.
Kukko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis connects with a body shot.
Lewis scores with a sloppy right hand. Kukko should have avoided that one.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Kukko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lewis!
Lewis pushes Kukko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kukko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Kukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lewis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kukko's best efforts.
Kukko thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Lewis is trying to stand.
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!
Lewis trying to hold on to Kukko's head to control him but Kukko postures up.
Lewis is trying to stand up here but Kukko is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lands strikes from half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Kukko is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to maintain the position but Kukko is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kukko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kukko slips nicely into half guard.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kukko wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lewis wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Kukko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kukko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lewis trying to control here.
Ray Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lewis is trying is best to control the position here.
Lewis moves into full guard.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kukko controls the pace.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kukko postures up and lands a big shot to Lewis's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rokki Kukko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kukko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokki Kukko!
An out of breath Rokki Kukko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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