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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davy Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 cm
24
275 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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188 cm
24
250 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davy Crockett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Kuukkeli! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crockett connects with a body shot. Crockett tests Kuukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kuukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crockett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuukkeli. Crockett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuukkeli manages to avoid it. Crockett misses with a hook. Kuukkeli ducked under it nicely. Crockett misses with a hook. Crockett works over Kuukkeli's head and body with a nice combination. Crockett lands a body shot.
Crockett lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuukkeli's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crockett connects with a body shot. Crockett lands with a hook. Kuukkeli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crockett lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuukkeli looks gassed! Crockett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crockett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuukkeli on the side of the head. Kuukkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crockett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Crockett stuns Kuukkeli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kuukkeli moves out of range of the strikes. Kuukkeli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crockett thuds a left hand into Kuukkeli's body. Crockett misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crockett looks to land a left hand but Kuukkeli moved out of range nicely. Kuukkeli moves forwards but Crockett connects with a nice, crisp jab. Crockett lands a nice looking body shot.
Crockett punishes Kuukkeli's body with a nice straight punch. Kuukkeli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kuukkeli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kuukkeli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kuukkeli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuukkeli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kuukkeli avoids the body shot from Crockett.
Crockett just misses with a punch to the body.
Crockett cracks Kuukkeli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kuukkeli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kuukkeli tries to move into range but Crockett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Crockett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crockett lands with a nice body punch. Crockett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crockett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuukkeli. Crockett tests Kuukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crockett scores with a punch to the head. Crockett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuukkeli sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crockett dips to his left and cracks Kuukkeli with an uppercut! Kuukkeli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kuukkeli staying out of range there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Crockett misses with a hook. Crockett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuukkeli's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Crockett dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crockett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuukkeli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crockett won't be happy with that. Kuukkeli swings around for an armbar but Crockett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuukkeli's guard. Crockett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuukkeli can do to turn this around? Kuukkeli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crockett controls the pace. Crockett tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuukkeli is retaining full guard. Kuukkeli trying to control the position.
Crockett wanted to stand there but Kuukkeli had control of the position. Crockett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuukkeli's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kuukkeli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kuukkeli wants to sweep here but Crockett controlling him for the moment. Kuukkeli is breathing heavily. Crockett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Crockett tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuukkeli is retaining full guard. Crockett tries to stand but Kuukkeli is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kuukkeli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Crockett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Crockett passes Kuukkeli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Crockett not doing much here.
Crockett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kuukkeli. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kuukkeli trying to hold on to Crockett's head to control him but Crockett postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crockett controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Davy Crockett wasn't doing enough on the ground. Kuukkeli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crockett takes a swing at Kuukkeli's ribcage but misses. A lazy left from Crockett finds it's target. Kuukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crockett. Davy Crockett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kuukkeli ducks right into an uppercut from Crockett. Kuukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crockett.
A jab from Kuukkeli misses. Kuukkeli takes one to the side of the head.
Crockett throws an off balance right hand
and Kuukkeli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Crockett dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crockett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Crockett lunges at Kuukkeli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuukkeli's hand. Davy Crockett is winning the standup battle so far. Crockett lands a jab to Kuukkeli's midsection. Kuukkeli blocks a jab. Crockett connects with a right hand. Kuukkeli shakes it off. Crockett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuukkeli moves out of range as Crockett strikes. Crockett throws a combination. Kuukkeli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crockett throws a shot to the body.
Kuukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Crockett lands with a nice body punch. Crockett misses with a wild body shot. Crockett cracks Kuukkeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Crockett throws a body punch but Kuukkeli moves out of range. Crockett looks to land a right hand but Kuukkeli moved out of range. A clash of legs there as Crockett blocks the low kick. Crockett misses with a straight right. Crockett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera Kuukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Davy Crockett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crockett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Crockett coming out on top. Crockett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kuukkeli misses with a left hand and Crockett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Crockett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Crockett punishes Kuukkeli's body with a nice straight punch. Kuukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crockett. Kuukkeli tries for a takedown but Crockett circles away easily and Crockett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kuukkeli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crockett. Crockett dips to his left and cracks Kuukkeli with an uppercut! Crockett throws the left hand but Kuukkeli avoids the punch easily. Crockett with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kuukkeli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nice shot lands for Crockett. Kuukkeli on the wrong end of a nice jab. Crockett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuukkeli.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crockett throws an off balance right hand
and Kuukkeli counters with a lovely straight right hand! Crockett lands a slapping body shot.
Crockett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kuukkeli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crockett. Crockett throws a right hand that misses
and Kuukkeli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crockett's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kuukkeli preventing the sweep. Crockett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kuukkeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Davy Crockett showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crockett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davy Crockett!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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