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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Kuukas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kennedy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kennedy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuukas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukas is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Kuukas .#T1#
Kennedy is stalling in the full guard.
Kuukas working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kennedy tries to work over Kuukas 's front leg with a kick but Kuukas checks it.
Kuukas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Kennedy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kennedy lands in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Kennedy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuukas , up you get! #T2#
Kennedy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuukas as he jumps to the side.
Kennedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuukas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kuukas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3##TD#
Kennedy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuukas is trying to get back to half guard.
Kennedy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuukas !
Kennedy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kuukas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kuukas is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Kuukas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kennedy with the ground and pound from mount.
Kennedy content just to control the position here.
Kuukas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kennedy. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Kennedy lands a big shot there that rocks Kuukas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuukas wants to hold on but Kennedy pushes him away.
Kuukas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kennedy lands a big elbow.
Kennedy controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kennedy prevents Kuukas from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kennedy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kuukas slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuukas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Kuukas moves out of range.
Kennedy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuukas defends well and Kennedy ends up having to push Kuukas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
As Kennedy backs off Kuukas throws a huge counter combo but Kennedy manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Kuukas .
Kuukas tries a quick counter leg kick but Kennedy is wise to it.#T1#
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuukas is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Kuukas circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuukas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Kennedy pushes Kuukas up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Kuukas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kennedy misses with a takedown
and Kuukas counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuukas as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Kennedy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuukas unleashes a big counter combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuukas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuukas counters with a two punch combo.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuukas leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Kennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuukas pinned against the cage. Kuukas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy with a poor takedown
and Kuukas counters with a one-two to the body.
Kennedy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a series of strikes. Kennedy will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuukas circles away.
Kennedy shoots in and drives through. Kuukas sprawls well.
Kuukas is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Kennedy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuukas 's half guard.
Kuukas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuukas trying to control here.
Kennedy wants to control but Kuukas is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luukas Kuukas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuukas as he jumps to the side.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Kuukas circles away.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuukas throws a counter combo.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuukas but Kuukas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukas leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuukas throws a counter combo.#T1#
Kennedy looks to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a series of strikes. Kennedy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuukas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuukas as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Kennedy drives through with a takedown into Kuukas 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Kennedy prevents Kuukas from getting back to his feet.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Kuukas keeps moving.
Kuukas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennedy stays in close to Kuukas 's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuukas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kennedy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuukas for as long as he can get away with.
Kuukas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Kuukas .#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kennedy misses with a takedown
and Kuukas counters with a series of strikes. Kennedy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuukas , which made it look bad.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuukas as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Kuukas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Kuukas moves out of range. #CL#
Kennedy forces Kuukas back against the cage and clinches.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas crunches a lovely knee into Kennedy's ribcage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy tries to stall but Kuukas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kennedy avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Kennedy avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luukas Kuukas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuukas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luukas Kuukas !
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 21151 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luukas Kuukas (ranked 24227 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Cicero Dos Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luukas Kuukas !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuukas napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dos Santos (4) vs (0) Kuukas
Kuukas looks to move to half guard but instead Dos Santos has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dos Santos (6) vs (0) Kuukas
Dos Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuukas wants to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos fails to advance to Kuukas 's back.
Kuukas has given up his back here. Will Dos Santos look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dos Santos (9) vs (0) Kuukas
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukas trying to control the position but Dos Santos manages to sink in the hooks.
Kuukas tries to roll but Dos Santos sticks to his back.
Dos Santos keeps control of the position easily here as Kuukas tries to buck him off.
Kuukas trying to control the action but Dos Santos just sinks the hooks in.
Dos Santos controls the action.
Dos Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukas has hold of Dos Santos's leg, trying to break free but it's let Dos Santos lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kuukas is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Dos Santos throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cicero Dos Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Kuukas 's head but Kuukas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Kuukas avoids nicely.
Kuukas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins looks to land a body kick but Kuukas moved away.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Kuukas throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuukas throwing a counter right hand but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Kuukas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuukas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuukas is looking for a counter combo.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Kuukas moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Kuukas ducked under it nicely.
Kuukas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Kuukas counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
As Jenkins backs away, Kuukas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuukas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKuukas .
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuukas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Kuukas throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Kuukas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Kuukas throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.#T3#
Jenkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Kuukas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Kuukas tried to counter with a leg kick but Jenkins avoided it.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins looks winded!
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuukas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Kuukas throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuukas counters with a head kick. That will keep Jenkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Kuukas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuukas slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuukas circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Kuukas tried to counter with a leg kick but Jenkins avoided it.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuukas misses the target.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Kuukas tried to counter with a leg kick but Jenkins avoided it.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Kuukas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuukas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Kuukas avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Kuukas throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Jenkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jenkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuukas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenkins feints with a jab and clips Kuukas right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kuukas is sent crashing into the canvas and Jenkins leaps in for the kill! Kuukas tries to get to his feet but Jenkins is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kuukas is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Jenkins!
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Event:
HFS 4:
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Todd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuukas swivels and escapes.
Kuukas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Todd.
Kuukas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuukas is looking for a counter combo.
Luukas Kuukas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Todd.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuukas enables Todd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuukas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kuukas pushes Todd off and gets back to his feet.
Todd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Todd.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1##TD2#
Todd gets the takedown into side control.
Kuukas is looking for a sweep.
Kuukas is not content to let Todd control the position.
Kuukas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Todd trying to control the action but Kuukas is working from the bottom.
Todd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Kuukas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Todd taking a breather here.
Kuukas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kuukas tries to control Todd's body but Todd pushes him off. Kuukas squirms to his side and now Todd has his back!
Kuukas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
What can Kuukas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kuukas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Todd on the ground.#SUB2#
Todd working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kuukas is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Todd has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kuukas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Todd!
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Event:
HSF 1: Beginning
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards jabs Kuukas right on the nose. Kuukas blinks but takes it well.
Edwards lands a head shot.
Edwards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuukas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edwards feints and then cracks Kuukas 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuukas down.
Donk. Edwards catches Kuukas right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Kuukas is rocked!
Edwards lands with a right and another and another! Kuukas is in big trouble! Edwards lands again and this time it's lights out for Kuukas ! A quality knockout there for Edwards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Parnell Edwards!
Parnell Edwards took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Hasanuddin looks to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a left and a right that stings Hasanuddin.
Hasanuddin shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuukas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasanuddin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Hasanuddin moves into the clinch.
Hasanuddin has Kuukas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuukas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hasanuddin looking to slow down the pace here.
Hasanuddin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Kuukas .
Hasanuddin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuukas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sultan Hasanuddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Hasanuddin avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasanuddin tries to pull guard but Kuukas won't allow it.
Kuukas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hasanuddin is breathing heavily.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hasanuddin is defending well for now.
Kuukas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Hasanuddin avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hasanuddin.
Kuukas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Kuukas scores a nice knee to the body.
Kuukas scores a nice knee to the body.
Hasanuddin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas lands a knee to the body.
Hasanuddin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hasanuddin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hasanuddin avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Kuukas crunches a lovely knee into Hasanuddin's ribcage.
Kuukas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hasanuddin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasanuddin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Hasanuddin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hasanuddin managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Kuukas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hasanuddin avoids it.
Kuukas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuukas missing with knees to the body.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hasanuddin.
Kuukas lands a knee to the body.
Kuukas lands a nice knee to the body.
Hasanuddin avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hasanuddin is defending well for now.
Kuukas missing with knees to the body.
Kuukas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hasanuddin avoids it.
Hasanuddin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hasanuddin is defending well for now.#T3#
Kuukas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuukas lands a knee to the body.
Kuukas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hasanuddin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kuukas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuukas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hasanuddin.
Hasanuddin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuukas lands a knee to the body.
Hasanuddin managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Kuukas missing with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Kuukas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hasanuddin is trying to pull guard but Kuukas has him pressed against the cage.
Kuukas lands a knee to the body.
#T4#
Hasanuddin jumps guard but Kuukas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuukas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hasanuddin avoids it.
Hasanuddin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuukas lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuukas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuukas crunches a lovely knee into Hasanuddin's ribcage.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hasanuddin is defending well for now.
Hasanuddin avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hasanuddin.
Hasanuddin avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Hasanuddin avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Hasanuddin avoids the damage to the body.
Hasanuddin takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luukas Kuukas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hasanuddin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasanuddin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuukas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hasanuddin moves to clinch but Kuukas breaks away
and Kuukas counters with an inside leg kick.
Hasanuddin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuukas 's waist but Kuukas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hasanuddin off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasanuddin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuukas counters with a left to the body.
Hasanuddin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuukas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hasanuddin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sultan Hasanuddin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hasanuddin darts in trying to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasanuddin shoots for a takedown but Kuukas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sultan Hasanuddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasanuddin fails with the takedown
and Kuukas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasanuddin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hasanuddin shoots in for a takedown but Kuukas shows good takedown defense.
Hasanuddin throws a series of punches but Kuukas avoids them all with ease.
Kuukas blocks a head kick by Hasanuddin.
Hasanuddin misses with a takedown
and Kuukas counters with a head kick. That will keep Hasanuddin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hasanuddin has his takedown stuffed
and Kuukas counters with a straight right hand.
Hasanuddin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a head kick. That will keep Hasanuddin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Kuukas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuukas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuukas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuukas unleashes a big counter combination but Hasanuddin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuukas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuukas wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasanuddin wants to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a series of strikes. Hasanuddin will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Hasanuddin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuukas tries to avoid it but Hasanuddin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuukas to the ground. Kuukas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuukas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hasanuddin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuukas but Kuukas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luukas Kuukas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hasanuddin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hasanuddin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasanuddin darts in trying to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a low kick, right behind Hasanuddin 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luukas Kuukas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hasanuddin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuukas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuukas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hasanuddin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hasanuddin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hasanuddin misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuukas counters with a nice leg kick.
Hasanuddin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuukas swivels and escapes.
Kuukas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sultan Hasanuddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasanuddin with a poor takedown
and Kuukas counters with a left and a right that stings Hasanuddin.
Hasanuddin darts in trying to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Hasanuddin is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hasanuddin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuukas counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Hasanuddin off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kuukas follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Hasanuddin was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luukas Kuukas !
Sultan Hasanuddin was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Date: Oct 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt - Kuukas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Kuukas 's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuukas throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Kuukas thumps Tatum with a low kick.#CL#
Kuukas moves into range and clinches up with Tatum.
Tatum wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuukas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Tatum takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tatum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuukas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luukas Kuukas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Tatum.
Tatum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Tatum has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kuukas regains guard immediately.
Kuukas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tatum on the ground.
Tatum passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Tatum in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kuukas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tatum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayson Tatum!
Our winner, Jayson Tatum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tatum clinches up against the cage.
Kuukas stops a takedown attempt from Tatum.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
Kuukas blocks a body shot from Tatum.
Tatum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tatum avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Tatum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuukas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuukas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Tatum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tatum has clasped his hands together around Kuukas 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tatum tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kuukas 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuukas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatum connects with a decent elbow. #T1##SUB#
Tatum has hold of Kuukas 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kuukas seems comfortable defending it but Tatum has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kuukas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kuukas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tatum couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayson Tatum!
An out of breath Jayson Tatum 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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Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Tatum tries to clinch but Kuukas moves out of range.
Kuukas connects with a leg kick. Tatum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tatum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuukas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuukas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuukas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Kuukas has Tatum up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tatum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuukas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Kuukas misses
and Tatum counters with a left to the body.
Tatum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Kuukas lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuukas , right into the meat.
Kuukas tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuukas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tatum.
Tatum throws a sloppy head kick and Kuukas moves out of range easily.
Kuukas misses with a looping right.
Kuukas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kuukas .
Tatum tries for a takedown but Kuukas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luukas Kuukas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Tatum.
Kuukas misses with a low kick.
Kuukas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tatum.
Tatum moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuukas .
Kuukas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatum tries to counter with a clinch but Kuukas shakes him off and moves away.
Tatum shoots in and drives through. Kuukas sprawls well.
Tatum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Kuukas throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tatum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuukas defends well and Tatum ends up having to push Kuukas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tatum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tatum showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuukas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tatum has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kuukas defend it? Tatum steps over the head and cranks it - Kuukas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tatum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuukas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kuukas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuukas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuukas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuukas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Kuukas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Kuukas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Kuukas is controlling the position.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Kuukas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Kuukas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuukas lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
Kuukas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuukas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuukas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Kuukas missing with knees to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuukas .
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kuukas .
#T2#
Kuukas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kuukas is controlling him.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Kuukas landing knees to the body.
Kuukas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kuukas clinches up against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuukas missing with knees to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Kuukas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
#T3##BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kuukas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuukas scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuukas .#CL#
Kuukas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuukas lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuukas .
Kuukas keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Kuukas . Kuukas maintains the clinch.
Kuukas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuukas scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones wants to break free but Kuukas has control.
#T4#
Kuukas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kuukas has him pressed against the cage.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Kuukas lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuukas missing with knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
#CL#
Kuukas closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luukas Kuukas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuukas . #CL#
Kuukas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Kuukas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Kuukas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries to break free but Kuukas pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Kuukas lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones takes a swing at Kuukas 's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kuukas closes the distance and clinches.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luukas Kuukas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuukas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuukas throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Kuukas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuukas . Kuukas obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice cross by Kuukas .#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kuukas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuukas keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Kuukas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Kuukas throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuukas lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Kuukas pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Kuukas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.#T4##BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuukas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuukas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Kuukas is looking for a counter combo.
Kuukas tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuukas tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuukas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuukas connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuukas tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Jones rushes Kuukas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kuukas has him pressed against the cage.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luukas Kuukas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Kuukas .
Kuukas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Kuukas .
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luukas Kuukas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kuukas moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuukas lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Kuukas . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuukas .
Kuukas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuukas .#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuukas .
Kuukas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuukas . #CL#
Kuukas clinches up against the cage.
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Kuukas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuukas tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #CL#
Kuukas moves into the clinch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Kuukas blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuukas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuukas swinging wildly here.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Kuukas catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuukas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Kuukas pushes him off.#CL#
Kuukas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kuukas .
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Kuukas scores with a head kick.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Kuukas pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones is trying to push Kuukas away but Kuukas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Kuukas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to clinch but Kuukas moves away
and Kuukas counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Kuukas to acknowledge the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuukas .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Jones has Kuukas up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuukas missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuukas .
#CL#
Kuukas has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Kuukas trying to land knees to the body.
Kuukas missing with knees to the body.
Kuukas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuukas , pushing him back against the cage.
Mack Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luukas Kuukas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luukas Kuukas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuukas 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luukas Kuukas !
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