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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lynton Miller (ranked 328 p4p, 293 weight class) and Ultima Koivisto (ranked 44 p4p, 38 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tool - Sober. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultima Koivisto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Koivisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koivisto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miller dives in and grabs Koivisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koivisto pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Koivisto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koivisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller blocks a body shot from Koivisto.
Koivisto breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Koivisto as he checks the leg kick.
Koivisto blocks a low kick nicely.
As Miller backs off Koivisto throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koivisto defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Miller slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koivisto cracks Miller with an open hand slap.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Koivisto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koivisto lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miller wants to improve his position but instead Koivisto has moved into half guard.
Koivisto is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koivisto is working away from the top position though.
Koivisto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two 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.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Koivisto gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller is working for takedown but Koivisto is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller has hold of one of Koivisto's legs. Koivisto is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koivisto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koivisto wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koivisto trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller is in trouble now - Koivisto has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Koivisto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
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.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koivisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Koivisto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koivisto somewhat.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Koivisto scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller feints and then cracks Koivisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koivisto down.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Koivisto.
It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Koivisto goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koivisto defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller 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.
Koivisto misses the jab.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Koivisto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Koivisto content to stall in guard here.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koivisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Koivisto moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Koivisto swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Koivisto works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Decent striking displayed by Koivisto there.
Jab from Miller.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Koivisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koivisto defends well and Miller ends up having to push Koivisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koivisto working aggressively here.
Koivisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller trying to stall but Koivisto improves his position.
Nice body punch from Koivisto - that landed with a thud.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller tries to bum rush Koivisto with a series of wild strikes but Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Koivisto there.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller slips a jab from Koivisto.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koivisto's waist but Koivisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Koivisto checks a low kick from Miller.
Koivisto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Koivisto is now in Miller's guard.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller is trying to keep Koivisto in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Koivisto controlling from the top position.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koivisto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koivisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Koivisto does it's job there.
Miller moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Miller lunges at Koivisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koivisto's hand.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Miller looks for a takedown but Koivisto sprawls well.
Koivisto with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Koivisto.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
And Koivisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koivisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koivisto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Koivisto 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.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Koivisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller is rocked!
Koivisto cracks Miller with a hook to the temple - Miller is on wobbly legs here! Koivisto swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Miller falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Koivisto wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ultima Koivisto!
Ultima Koivisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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