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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenzo Kulmunki (ranked 40 p4p, 382 weight class) and Trent Temple (ranked 8 p4p, 54 weight class). Temple is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HonestKey- What My Life For. On his way into the cage it seems that Kenzo Kulmunki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenzo Kulmunki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Temple!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulmunki swings for the body but Temple moves out of range.
Temple unleashes a big counter combination but Kulmunki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kulmunki.
Temple moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Temple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kulmunki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temple.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kulmunki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temple darts in looking for a takedown but Kulmunki gets double underhooks and turns Temple into the cage.
Kulmunki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temple momentarily.
Kulmunki loads up on a big right hand but Temple slips the punch.
Temple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick
and Temple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temple.
Kulmunki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Temple is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temple's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temple.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temple uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kulmunki has time to react.
Kulmunki throws a lazy head kick
and Temple counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Temple controls from the top position.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Temple drags him back down.
Kulmunki bucks up and tries to throw Temple off but instead Temple has got his back!
Kulmunki's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Temple punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temple misses with punches from the back.
Temple is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulmunki trying to get back to his feet but Temple is in full control for now.
Temple softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Temple softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Temple cracks Kulmunki with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kulmunki from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temple controlling the position well here. Kulmunki rolled but Temple kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Temple scores with punches to the body.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple lands punches and elbows.
Kulmunki trying to get back to his feet but Temple is in full control for now.
Temple is working the ground and pound. Can Kulmunki escape?
Kulmunki prevents Temple from getting a body triangle.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but Temple has full control of the position and if anything, Kulmunki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Temple lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Temple lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Temple lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kulmunki.
Temple struggling to land strikes to the head as Kulmunki covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temple is riding his opponent, not letting Kulmunki buck him off.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Temple thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki manages to stand up with Temple still on his back. Eventually Temple drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki tries to land a leg kick but Temple saw it coming and moves away.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Kulmunki clobbers Temple with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Temple changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulmunki looks to land a right hand but Temple moved out of range.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temple.
Kulmunki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kulmunki lands with an overhand left.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Temple closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulmunki's guard.
Kulmunki is looking to stand back up but Temple counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki pushes Temple off looking to stand but Temple dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Temple is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Temple thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Temple sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulmunki defending well though.
Kulmunki is staying active underneath Temple, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kulmunki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Temple.
Temple uses his free foot to push down on Kulmunki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Temple working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Temple landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Temple looking to control but Kulmunki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulmunki trying desperately to get to his feet.
Temple can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulmunki is looking to escape.
The referee warns Kulmunki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Temple with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kulmunki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Temple lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Temple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulmunki really wants to buck Temple off and get back to his feet.
Temple looking to finish Kulmunki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kulmunki!
You get the feeling that Kulmunki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Temple with good strikes from the mount here!
Kulmunki tries to buck Temple off but he can't manage it.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Temple working for a submission but Kulmunki is keeping him at bay.
Kulmunki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Temple landing punches.
Temple sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulmunki tries to buck Temple off but he can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temple breaks from Kulmunki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Temple lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Temple punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kulmunki bucks Temple off and manages to get back to his feet!
Kulmunki throws a right and a left that Temple avoids nicely.
Temple let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulmunki scores with a jab.
Temple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulmunki cracks Temple with a good jab.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulmunki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Kulmunki coming out on top.
Temple gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulmunki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Temple blocks a leg kick.
Temple doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kulmunki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kulmunki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulmunki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Temple dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kulmunki looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Kulmunki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that misses.
Temple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kulmunki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Temple or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulmunki, which made it look bad.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick
so Temple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kulmunki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Temple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Kulmunki swings for the body but Temple moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Temple takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kulmunki throws a lazy right hand but Temple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Kulmunki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulmunki lands a jab to the head.
Temple throws the left hand but Kulmunki avoids the punch easily.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Kulmunki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kulmunki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kulmunki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulmunki.
A low kick from Kulmunki is predictable there
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from getting back to his feet.
Kulmunki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Temple content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki pushes Temple off and scrambles back to his feet.
Temple keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Kenzo Kulmunki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulmunki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kulmunki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Temple on the side of the head.
Temple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kulmunki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Temple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulmunki throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
Temple throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temple throws out the jab.
Temple lands a jab to the head.
Temple defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Temple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Temple feints the counter takedown.
Kulmunki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temple.
A low kick from Kulmunki misses
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kulmunki won't be happy with that.
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Temple is controlling him well.
Temple sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kulmunki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Temple is in control.
Temple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trent Temple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temple throws a strike aimed at the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki avoids it well.
Temple working the head with strikes.
Temple is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulmunki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Temple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Temple in side control, throwing shots but Kulmunki defends.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki bucks up and tries to throw Temple off but instead Temple has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Temple lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kulmunki.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Temple controlling the positon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Temple looking to break Kulmunki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kulmunki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Temple will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kulmunki manages to stand up with Temple still on his back. Eventually Temple drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Temple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulmunki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kulmunki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Temple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Temple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kulmunki defending well as Temple loads up on a big left hand.
Temple throws a body punch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Temple moves out of range easily.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Kulmunki coming out on top.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Temple saw that one coming.
Temple staying out of range there.
Kulmunki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temple throws a looping overhand right but Kulmunki ducks down to avoid it.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick
so Temple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Temple is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Temple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulmunki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from getting back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulmunki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
Temple slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Temple won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulmunki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple scoring with some ground and pound.
Kulmunki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki slaps away a takedown attempt from Temple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kulmunki throwing a counter right hand but Temple manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Temple 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temple counters with a stiff right hand.
Temple slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Temple down.
Temple swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki looks to land a left hand but Temple moved out of range nicely.
Kulmunki looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Temple moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulmunki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Temple's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kulmunki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Temple avoids the head kick by Kulmunki.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Temple throws a good cross that connects.
Temple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Temple misses.
Temple throws a body punch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Kulmunki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kulmunki works the jab nicely.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it
and Temple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temple.
Kulmunki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Temple is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Temple stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulmunki prevents it.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Temple.
Kulmunki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kulmunki breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Temple tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulmunki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Temple's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Temple 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kulmunki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Kulmunki is predictable there
and Temple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kulmunki pushes Temple off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temple.
Temple swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulmunki is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulmunki misses the target.
Temple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temple has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kulmunki does it's job there.
Temple scores with a jab to the body.
Temple misses with an uppercut.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.
Kulmunki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulmunki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Temple defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Temple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Temple moves out of range.
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kulmunki pushes Temple off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temple wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Temple uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulmunki.
Nice jab there from Kulmunki.
Temple scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kulmunki is not content to let Temple control the position.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Temple scores with a couple of nice shots.
Temple stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet.
Kulmunki is trying to escape back to his feet but Temple uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Temple in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Temple has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working.
Kulmunki sneaks out the side door and pushes Temple away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kulmunki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temple was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulmunki.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulmunki.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temple cracks Kulmunki with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temple bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Temple lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it.
Temple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Temple feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick from Kulmunki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Temple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Temple cracks a nice hook into Kulmunki's ribs.
Temple moves out of range of the strikes.
Temple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulmunki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temple manages to avoid it.
Temple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulmunki.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki misses the jab.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Temple avoids the head kick by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Temple down.
Kulmunki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulmunki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Temple saw that one coming.
Temple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulmunki misses with a hook
and Kulmunki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick
and Temple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Temple postures up and lands a big shot to Kulmunki's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Temple lands a nice shot that snaps Kulmunki's head back.
A swing and a miss from Temple.
Kulmunki misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a hook to the side of Temple's head but Temple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Temple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Temple looks to land a left hand but Kulmunki moved out of range nicely.
Kulmunki is looking to score with low kicks.
Temple slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Temple avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Temple feints the counter takedown.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut
and Temple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulmunki's guard.
Kulmunki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kulmunki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Temple.
A head kick misses from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a front kick aimed at Temple's knee but Temple avoids it well.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
and Temple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulmunki's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Temple.
Temple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kulmunki wants to stand up but Temple is controlling him.
Temple works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulmunki won't allow Temple to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Temple is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Temple moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Temple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Temple takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Temple stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temple.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Kulmunki misses
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Temple wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Kulmunki pushes Temple off but Temple dives into side control.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working.
Kulmunki pushes Temple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Temple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kulmunki is not content to let Temple control the position.
Kulmunki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenzo Kulmunki.
I think Kulmunki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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