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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urho Kukkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buscemi has chosen Sopranos Theme as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kukkamaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Buscemi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukkamaa wants to clinch up but Buscemi keeps it at a distance.
Buscemi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buscemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Buscemi moves out of range.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buscemi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kukkamaa clinches up with Buscemi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kukkamaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buscemi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Buscemi 's eye.
Buscemi missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kukkamaa blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Buscemi avoids the damage to the body.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kukkamaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi wants a takedown but no success here.
Buscemi dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Buscemi trying to control the position but instead, Kukkamaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buscemi into the cage.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buscemi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kukkamaa regains guard.
Buscemi passes into half guard.
Kukkamaa tries to kick Buscemi off but Buscemi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buscemi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kukkamaa to stand up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buscemi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buscemi circles away from the clinch attempt
so Buscemi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buscemi trying to control but Kukkamaa is working from the bottom.
Buscemi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kukkamaa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buscemi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kukkamaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buscemi is controlling him.
Buscemi throws a strike but Kukkamaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kukkamaa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Buscemi moves away
and Buscemi counters with a shoot takedown. Kukkamaa fights it but they end up in guard.
Kukkamaa pushes Buscemi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Buscemi has managed to clinch.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi crunches a lovely knee into Kukkamaa's ribcage.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Buscemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buscemi tries to work over Kukkamaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buscemi dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike.
Buscemi blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Come on Buscemi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Buscemi dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi is trying to stall.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Buscemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi takes an elbow to the temple.
Buscemi missing with knees to the body.
Kukkamaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buscemi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Urho Kukkamaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Buscemi.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buscemi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kukkamaa is defending well for now.
Kukkamaa managing to block the knees to the body from Buscemi.
Buscemi has Kukkamaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kukkamaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kukkamaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buscemi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Buscemi in his tracks for a moment.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Buscemi misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Buscemi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch but Buscemi slips to the side
and Buscemi counters with a single leg into guard. Kukkamaa didn't expect that.
Buscemi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buscemi pushing down on Kukkamaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Buscemi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kukkamaa is looking to escape.
Buscemi tries to pass to full mount but Kukkamaa defends it.
Buscemi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kukkamaa keeps working.
Steve Buscemi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buscemi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kukkamaa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buscemi tries to pass to full mount but Kukkamaa defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kukkamaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buscemi is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch
and Buscemi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kukkamaa dodges the ground and pound from Buscemi.
Buscemi prevents Kukkamaa from escaping the position.
Buscemi stands up.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch
and Buscemi moves into the clinch.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Buscemi misses with a knee to the head.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buscemi trying to stall but Kukkamaa improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buscemi's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buscemi's brow.
Buscemi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kukkamaa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa managing to block the knees to the body from Buscemi.
Buscemi blocks the elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Buscemi shrugs off.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Buscemi.
It looks like Urho Kukkamaa has been cut.
Buscemi tries to stall but Kukkamaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buscemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukkamaa avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Buscemi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Buscemi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buscemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buscemi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kukkamaa avoids the damage to the body.
Buscemi avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Buscemi trying to control the position but instead, Kukkamaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buscemi into the cage.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Buscemi fails to land.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Buscemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi is trying to stall.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike.
Buscemi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buscemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike.
Buscemi lands a nice uppercut.
Kukkamaa gets underhooks to prevent Buscemi's takedown attempt.
Buscemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa managing to block the knees to the body from Buscemi.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buscemi's defenses.
Buscemi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Buscemi looking to stall.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Buscemi trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buscemi's brow.
Buscemi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Buscemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Buscemi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Urho Kukkamaa's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Buscemi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kukkamaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kukkamaa has managed to clinch.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Buscemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukkamaa avoids it.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buscemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Buscemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Buscemi in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Buscemi shrugs off.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Buscemi avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa avoiding damage as Buscemi throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kukkamaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buscemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buscemi stalling in the clinch but Kukkamaa improves position.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kukkamaa blocks an elbow strike from Buscemi.
Buscemi missing with knees to the body.
Buscemi looking to stall.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Buscemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukkamaa avoids it.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Buscemi.
Buscemi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buscemi's brow.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buscemi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buscemi dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Buscemi tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
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.
Kukkamaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buscemi avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Kukkamaa avoiding damage as Buscemi throws knees to the body.
Buscemi dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi blocks the elbow strike.
Buscemi blocks the elbow strike.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buscemi.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Buscemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buscemi wants a takedown but no success here.
Urho Kukkamaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Buscemi.
Kukkamaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buscemi pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buscemi's brow.
Buscemi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Buscemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukkamaa avoids it.
Buscemi is looking to control Kukkamaa's arms but Kukkamaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Buscemi has his back to the cage.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Buscemi dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Buscemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buscemi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kukkamaa gets an underhook and turns Buscemi into the cage.
Kukkamaa managing to block the knees to the body from Buscemi.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Buscemi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buscemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi lands a knee to the head.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buscemi's brow.
Buscemi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
That's four 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.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Buscemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Buscemi dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi trying to land knees to the body.
Buscemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi blocks the elbow strike.
Buscemi avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Buscemi blocks the elbow strike.
Kukkamaa managing to block the knees to the body from Buscemi.
Buscemi trying to land knees to the body.
Buscemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Buscemi trying to land knees to the body.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Buscemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukkamaa avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buscemi wants to stall.
Buscemi tries to land a knee to the head but Kukkamaa blocks with his arms.
Buscemi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Urho Kukkamaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Buscemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buscemi blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Kukkamaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buscemi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Buscemi!
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