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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bender (ranked 2299 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Kossu Kutvonen (ranked 155 p4p, 149 weight class). Roy Bender has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kossu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bender counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Bender has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bender is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kutvonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen misses the body punch
and Bender cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bender.
Bender takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen jabs Bender to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bender is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kossu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuns Bender with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bender circles away.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bender wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen with a jab.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Bender's midsection.
Kutvonen with a nice cross.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Bender's head but Bender sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Bender was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kutvonen jabs at Bender's body.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bender is just out of range.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bender rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
It looked like Bender wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roy Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kossu Kutvonen.
Bender defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bender at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the nose.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kutvonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kutvonen shoots in and drives through. Bender sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Bender tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bender takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kutvonen connects with a looping right hand.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bender counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kutvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Bender moves away and avoids it.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bender.
Kutvonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bender walks into a straight right hand from Kutvonen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
Bender appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bender slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen stuns Bender with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bender to counter with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
Bender takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Bender 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bender takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bender was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that Bender ducks under and follows up with a left that Bender also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bender's hands.
Kutvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kutvonen lunges at Bender with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bender's hand.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bender as he avoids it easily.
Bender seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roy Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kossu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bender uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Bender moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Bender 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
It looked like Bender was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws an off balance right hand
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kossu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bender drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kutvonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bender's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bender slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bender to the mat! Bender manages to get full guard.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Bender is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bender looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Bender's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen distracts Bender with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bender is on top in guard.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen is pulling down on Bender's head to control his posture.
Kutvonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bender.
Kutvonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bender throws a big elbow that misses.
Bender throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bender's guard.
Bender is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kutvonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kutvonen is stalling in the full guard.
Roy Bender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bender is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kutvonen is concentrating on defense, preventing Bender from advancing position.
Kossu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bender trying to pass the guard but Kutvonen defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kutvonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bender is looking to work some ground and pound but Kutvonen has wrist control.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bender trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen has a closed guard, preventing Bender from standing up.
Bender pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kutvonen is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutvonen, not yet.
Bender lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen has his hands on Bender's head, controlling the position.
Bender stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutvonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bender manages to get himself to full guard.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen passes Bender's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kutvonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutvonen controlling the pace.
Bender moves into full guard.
Kossu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kossu Kutvonen.
Well Kutvonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
After winning the bout, Kossu Kutvonen 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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energy
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