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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pera Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jedard's choice of entrance music: Creeping Death by Metallica. This should be a great matchup!
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250 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Kuukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Jedard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedard scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Pera Kuukkeli has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuukkeli scores with a nice head shot.
Kuukkeli throws a right hand that misses
and Jedard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jedard throws an off balance right hand
and Kuukkeli counters with a series of strikes. Jedard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuukkeli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jedard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jedard slips a straight right by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Jedard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuukkeli!
Jedard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kuukkeli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kuukkeli and Jedard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jedard tries for a kimura but Kuukkeli is defending well.
Jedard swings around for an armbar but Kuukkeli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jedard's guard.
Jedard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuukkeli is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuukkeli!
Jedard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kuukkeli has worked his arm free - good work by Kuukkeli!
You can see the frustration on Kuukkeli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuukkeli looking for a sweep but Jedard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jedard wants to finish this one by submission but Kuukkeli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jedard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedard looking to land elbow strikes but Kuukkeli uses the position to regain half guard.
Jedard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jedard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuukkeli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jedard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuukkeli defends it well.
Jedard wants to pass to mount but Kuukkeli is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is looking to improve his position.
Jedard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jedard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jedard unloading with bombs!
Jedard avoids the attempt from Kuukkeli to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedard trying to control but Kuukkeli is having none of it.
Kuukkeli regains half guard.
Kuukkeli is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jedard is looking for a kimura but Kuukkeli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jedard to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jedard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Kuukkeli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jedard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jedard tries to keep at a distance but Kuukkeli has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli breaks from the clinch.
Kuukkeli throws a leg kick but Jedard checks it.
Kuukkeli looks to throw the jab but Jedard is out of range.
Pera Kuukkeli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Kuukkeli scores with the left hand. Jedard knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jedard throws a right hand that Kuukkeli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuukkeli also avoids with ease.
Kuukkeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jedard manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli throws a front kick aimed at Jedard's knee but Jedard avoids it well.
Pera Kuukkeli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Kuukkeli misses
and Jedard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuukkeli won't be happy with that.
Jedard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuukkeli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jedard but great work by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuukkeli postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jedard is not content to let Kuukkeli control the position.
Jedard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steve Jedard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuukkeli is looking to stall here but Jedard recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedard keeping moving, preventing Kuukkeli from controlling successfully.
Kuukkeli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jedard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuukkeli trying to pass the guard but Jedard defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli seems to be working for a kimura but Jedard defends the submission attempt.
Jedard wants to get back to full guard.
Jedard is not content to let Kuukkeli control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuukkeli wants to pass to mount but Jedard is defending the position.
Jedard is refusing to be controlled, as Kuukkeli sits in half guard.
Kuukkeli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jedard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Pera Kuukkeli wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kuukkeli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jedard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuukkeli eats them both and turns towards Jedard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuukkeli throws a series of punches but Jedard moves out of range.
Jedard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jedard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pera Kuukkeli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jedard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuukkeli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jedard's head backwards.
Kuukkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jedard swings widly with a right hand
and Kuukkeli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuukkeli misses with a double jab
and Jedard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuukkeli's guard now.
Kuukkeli looking to control.
Jedard has gone for a leg lock! Kuukkeli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jedard's guard.
Kuukkeli looking to sit in guard and control but Jedard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jedard is pushing down on Kuukkeli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuukkeli is fighting to maintain full guard but Jedard has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli tries to get to full guard but Jedard has control of the leg.
Jedard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuukkeli is just riding it out for now. Jedard eventually gives up the hold.
Kuukkeli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kuukkeli throws a leg kick but Jedard checks it.
Pera Kuukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Jedard misses with a takedown attempt - Kuukkeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuukkeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jedard with a poor takedown
and Kuukkeli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jedard thinking.
Jedard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuukkeli throws a nice looking combination but Jedard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jedard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuukkeli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuukkeli tries to clinch but Jedard moves out of range.
Jedard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuukkeli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jedard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuukkeli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jedard. Jedard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuukkeli fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuukkeli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuukkeli throws a right and a left that Jedard avoids nicely.
Kuukkeli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jedard if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuukkeli throws a leg kick but Jedard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuukkeli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jedard.
Kuukkeli lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kuukkeli. Those never looked like landing.
Kuukkeli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuukkeli tries to clinch up but Jedard circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedard misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuukkeli counters with a straight right hand.
Pera Kuukkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jedard.
Jedard swings widly with a right hand
and Kuukkeli counters with an outside leg kick.
Jedard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jedard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jedard slips under a jab.
Kuukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jedard.
Jedard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuukkeli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuukkeli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedard moves forwards but Kuukkeli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jedard is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jedard is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kuukkeli just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Jedard has gone limp, and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pera Kuukkeli!
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