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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Kissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lyman Kissell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lyman Kissell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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141 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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165 cm
28
142 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyman Kissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pouko there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pouko misses the target.
Pouko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pouko throws out a loose jab but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pouko's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pouko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell misses with a body shot
and Pouko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.
Kissell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.
Kissell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pouko stopping the sweep attempt from Kissell.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pouko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kissell is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Kissell's coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kissell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pouko controlling the pace for now.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko prevents Kissell from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kissell is looking to get to half guard.
Kissell tries to lock up and control but Pouko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kissell tries to reverse the position but Pouko maintains control.
Pouko tries to control but Kissell wriggling away.
Kissell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pouko seems to be looking for submissions.
Kissell gets full guard.
Pouko passes into half guard.
Pouko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kissell is trying to maintain the position but Pouko is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kissell is looking to slow Pouko down with leg kicks.
Pouko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pouko lands a head shot.
Kissell tries to land a leg kick but Pouko saw it coming and moves away.
Pouko throws a body punch but Kissell moves out of range.
Pouko with a nice cross.
Pouko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Kissell.
Jab, jab by Kissell - just one landing.
Kissell tries to keep at a distance but Pouko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pouko lands with a light punch inside.
Kissell has had enough of the clinch but Pouko keeps him there for the moment.
Kissell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Pouko slows down the pace here.
Kissell misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kissell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pouko is keeping busy.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Pouko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kissell or not.
Pouko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kissell's efforts to push away.
Pouko lands with a light punch inside.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Kissell.
Kissell tries to throw a body punch but Pouko avoids it by throwing Kissell back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pouko.
Kissell taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko.
Kissell wants to break free but Pouko has control.
Kissell blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell stalling in the clinch but Pouko improves position.
Pouko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pouko lands a left hand.
Pouko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pouko keeps control of Kissell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pouko lands an uppercut.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell tries to circle away but Pouko has him pinned against the cage.
Kissell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pouko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Pouko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pouko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyman Kissell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pouko.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Touko Pouko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kissell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kissell enables Pouko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kissell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Touko Pouko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Pouko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kissell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kissell working for a triangle but Pouko defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko passes into half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kissell wants to get back to full guard but Pouko has passed into side control.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kissell can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pouko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kissell, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissell pushes off an throws an elbow but Pouko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pouko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kissell's elbow.
Pouko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kissell is keeping busy.
Kissell blocking some punches.
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kissell wants to break free but Pouko has control.
Kissell is trying to force a seperation but Pouko has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Pouko.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Kissell.
Pouko slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell misses with a punch to the body.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pouko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kissell regains guard.
Kissell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pouko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell throws a punch but it's blocked by Pouko.
Kissell has had enough of the clinch but Pouko keeps him there for the moment.
Kissell letting Pouko take a breather here.
Pouko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pouko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kissell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pouko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pouko is trying to control. Kissell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell is looking to improve his position.
Pouko trying to control from half guard but Kissell is working away.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kissell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell is trying to keep Pouko in close.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pouko has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Pouko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Kissell is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pouko is still trying to improve position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pouko slips a straight right by Kissell.
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pouko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kissell throws a leg kick but Pouko checks it.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kissell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pouko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kissell.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
Kissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kissell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Pouko catches Kissell right on the button with a cross.
Pouko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kissell misses with a body shot
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control.
Pouko works to advance to full mount. Kissell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Touko Pouko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pouko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kissell is looking to escape.
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Pouko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pouko 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Pouko!
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energy
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hype
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