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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultima Koivisto (ranked 163 p4p, 126 weight class) and Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 28 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultima Koivisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Koivisto has knocked Kilgore down with a huge combo! Koivisto steps away and waves a wobbly Kilgore back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Kilgore throws a lazy body kick
and Koivisto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kilgore is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto seems to be working for a kimura but Kilgore defends the submission attempt.
Koivisto winds up and cracks Kilgore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Kilgore dodges it nicely.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilgore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koivisto won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koivisto postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
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.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koivisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koivisto moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore is looking to land body kicks.
Koivisto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Kilgore takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Koivisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Koivisto fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Koivisto misses
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick.
Koivisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koivisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Koivisto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Koivisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koivisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Koivisto checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Koivisto's belly button to the back.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Koivisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Koivisto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kilgore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Koivisto's leg. Koivisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kilgore there.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kilgore is able to avoid easily.
Koivisto looks to land a combination but Kilgore avoids it well.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
It looked like Koivisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore scores with a push kick.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koivisto's head backwards.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koivisto is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Koivisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Koivisto slips a jab from Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Koivisto throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto attempts a counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it well and moves away.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koivisto tries to score with a low kick but Kilgore moves his leg out of the way.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up Tacitus Kilgore's cut even more.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kilgore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Koivisto moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's time! Koivisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kilgore throws a wild body kick that Koivisto sees coming a mile off.
Koivisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto connects with a crisp jab.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the body.
Koivisto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kilgore's half guard.
Koivisto trying to control from half guard but Kilgore is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Koivisto seems content to control.
Koivisto is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koivisto works his way into side control.
Koivisto scoring with punches from side control.
Kilgore tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Koivisto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koivisto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Koivisto with the ground and pound from mount.
Kilgore wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Koivisto.
Koivisto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koivisto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Koivisto lands a big elbow.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is squirming around, avoiding Koivisto's attempts to control the action.
Kilgore is looking to improve his position but Koivisto isn't that keen on the idea.
Koivisto landing shots from mount.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Koivisto working Kilgore over with strikes here.
Kilgore is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto looking to control but Kilgore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koivisto controlling his opponent.
Kilgore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Koivisto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kilgore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kilgore 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
An out of breath Tacitus Kilgore 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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