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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cumshot Shitmaev (ranked 5459 p4p, 4058 weight class) and Antti Kokko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cumshot Shitmaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antti Kokko!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokko tries to move into range but Shitmaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Antti Kokko has been cut.
Shitmaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Kokko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shitmaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kokko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shitmaev.
Shitmaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kokko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Cumshot Shitmaev has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Kokko.
Kokko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Shitmaev misses its intended target.
Cumshot Shitmaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokko drives through and clinches with Shitmaev against the cage.
Kokko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kokko.
Kokko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kokko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kokko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shitmaev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokko blocking some punches.
Shitmaev lands with a light punch inside.
Shitmaev throws a head punch that misses.
Kokko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Kokko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokko.
Kokko digs a right hand underneath Shitmaev's ribcage. Shitmaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shitmaev is trying to trip Kokko. He has hold of a leg but Kokko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shitmaev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shitmaev wants to pass the guard but Kokko is keeping the position.
Kokko looking to control.
Shitmaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kokko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shitmaev is one step ahead there.
Shitmaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shitmaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kokko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kokko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shitmaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kokko has Shitmaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Shitmaev postures up in Kokko's guard and throws a big left but Kokko blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kokko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shitmaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shitmaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shitmaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Shitmaev throwing strikes but missing.
Kokko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kokko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kokko keeping moving, preventing Shitmaev from controlling successfully.
Shitmaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kokko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shitmaev throwing strikes from guard but Kokko blocks nicely.
Shitmaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kokko has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokko keeping full guard, as Shitmaev tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Shitmaev misses.
Kokko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kokko digs a right hand underneath Shitmaev's ribcage. Shitmaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokko lands a hook that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Kokko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Shitmaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokko.
Kokko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kokko digs a right hand underneath Shitmaev's ribcage. Shitmaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shitmaev is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cumshot Shitmaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Shitmaev.
Shitmaev misses with some punches.
Kokko lands a shot to the body.
Kokko lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shitmaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shitmaev.
Kokko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shitmaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shitmaev misses with some punches.
Kokko works on Shitmaev's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokko.
Kokko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Kokko lands with a short shot to the head.
Shitmaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shitmaev tries for a takedown but Kokko manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Kokko on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokko.
Shitmaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kokko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shitmaev is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Kokko.
Shitmaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kokko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shitmaev fails to pull guard.
Kokko scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Kokko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shitmaev tries to clinch up
and Kokko counters with a straight right hand.
Kokko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shitmaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kokko.
Kokko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Kokko. No joy for Shitmaev on that attempt.
Shitmaev fails with the takedown
and Kokko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kokko scores with a hook to the body. Shitmaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kokko staying out of range there.
Kokko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Kokko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shitmaev misses with a hook. Kokko ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shitmaev swinging wildly here.
Shitmaev with a poor takedown
and Shitmaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cumshot Shitmaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shitmaev has Kokko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kokko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kokko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Antti Kokko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kokko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kokko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kokko lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kokko.
A short right from Kokko.
Kokko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokko lands a left hand.
Kokko pushes Shitmaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Kokko.
Kokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Shitmaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kokko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kokko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kokko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kokko is pressed up against the cage. Shitmaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kokko down to the mat. Kokko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kokko thuds a left hand into Shitmaev's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shitmaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - Kokko coming out on top.
Shitmaev shoots and misses
and Kokko counters with a straight right hand.
Kokko connects with a looping right hand.
Kokko drives through and clinches with Shitmaev against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kokko.
A nice left hand lands by Kokko.
A short uppercut from Kokko.
Good body shot from Kokko.
Shitmaev tries for a takedown but Kokko manages to get underhooks.
Kokko lands a body shot.
Kokko lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kokko.
Kokko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kokko.
Kokko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kokko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokko lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kokko.
Kokko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kokko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antti Kokko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokko jabs Shitmaev right on the nose. Shitmaev blinks but takes it well.
Antti Kokko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Shitmaev misses.
Kokko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shitmaev takes a swing at Kokko's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kokko. No joy for Shitmaev on that attempt.
Kokko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kokko instigates a clinch.
Shitmaev takes a shot to the head.
Kokko presses Shitmaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokko lands with a short shot to the head.
Kokko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kokko lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kokko.
A hook to the body from Kokko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kokko.
Kokko lands a shoulder strike.
Kokko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kokko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kokko scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kokko scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Kokko.
Kokko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shitmaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kokko pushes Shitmaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kokko presses Shitmaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kokko.
Kokko scores with a shot to the side of Shitmaev's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokko lands a shot to the body.
Kokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Shitmaev goes for a takedown attempt but Kokko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Kokko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kokko lands a nice shot that snaps Shitmaev's head back.
Kokko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shitmaev fails with the takedown
and Kokko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kokko stuns Shitmaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shitmaev works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - Kokko coming out on top.
Shitmaev misses with a hook
and Kokko counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokko clinches up against the cage.
Kokko lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kokko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shitmaev or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokko gets underhooks to prevent Shitmaev's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokko.
Shitmaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokko.
Kokko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kokko.
Kokko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shitmaev stalling in the clinch but Kokko improves position.
Kokko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Kokko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kokko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kokko lands a right hand.
Kokko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shitmaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kokko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cumshot Shitmaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokko scores with a hook to the body.
Kokko lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shitmaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kokko walks away with a smile on his face. Shitmaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kokko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shitmaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kokko defends well and Shitmaev ends up having to push Kokko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kokko unleashes a big counter combination but Shitmaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kokko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokko.
A short uppercut from Kokko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokko.
Kokko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kokko is leaning against Shitmaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shitmaev backwards.
Shitmaev takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kokko.
Kokko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kokko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kokko.
Kokko lands with a light punch inside.
Kokko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shitmaev jumps guard but Kokko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kokko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokko.
Kokko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kokko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kokko blocking some punches.
Shitmaev misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokko is pressed up against the cage. Shitmaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kokko down to the mat. Kokko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kokko cracks Shitmaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kokko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kokko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shitmaev on the side of the head.
Shitmaev is rocked!
Shitmaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Shitmaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shitmaev shoots for a takedown but Kokko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shitmaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kokko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shitmaev's head.
Kokko cracks Shitmaev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kokko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shitmaev to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokko cracks a nice hook into Shitmaev's ribs.
Shitmaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kokko lands a big right hand that sends Shitmaev crashing to the mat! Kokko stays standing though and waves Shitmaev back to his feet!
Kokko drops Shitmaev with a big left hand! Shitmaev is injured, injured bad! Kokko jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Kokko!
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