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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karvakorva comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Mescaline. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Mullin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karvakorva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mullin wants to get back to striking at distance but Karvakorva won't allow it.
Mullin can't break the clinch.
Karvakorva can't find room to land a body shot as Mullin controls the action.
Mullin takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Michael Mullin has been cut.
Mullin is trying to push Karvakorva away but Karvakorva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karvakorva blocking some punches.
Karvakorva missing with knees to the body.
Karvakorva gets control of Mullin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karvakorva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mullin wants to pass the guard but Karvakorva is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karvakorva working a defensive guard here.
Mullin prevents Karvakorva from getting back to his feet.
Karvakorva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullin manages to get himself to full guard.
Mullin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karvakorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karvakorva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva throws a big elbow that misses.
Mullin wants to improve his position but instead Karvakorva has moved into half guard.
Karvakorva wants to control but Mullin is keeping him busy.
Mullin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karvakorva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karvakorva's back!
Mullin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Karvakorva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mullin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karvakorva's head.
Karvakorva trying to control from the bottom.
Karvakorva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karvakorva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karvakorva.
Mullin tries to free his leg and advance position but Karvakorva is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mullin's guard.
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!
Karvakorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karvakorvais looking to pass into half guard but Mullin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mullin is in guard.
Karvakorva keeping moving, preventing Mullin from controlling successfully.
Karvakorva has control of Mullin's left arm, preventing Mullin from doing any damage.
Mullin wants to control from the top but Karvakorva keeps moving.
Karvakorva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mullin stops Karvakorva from standing up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Mullin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Karvakorva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karvakorva throws a leg kick but Mullin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karvakorva misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva throws a body punch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin doesn't manage to clinch there - Karvakorva circles away.
Karvakorva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mullin.
Karvakorva moves into range and clinches up with Mullin.
Karvakorva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mullin is trying to stall.
Mullin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mullin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karvakorva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mullin walks away with a smile on his face. Karvakorva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mullin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Karvakorva forces Mullin back against the cage and clinches.
Karvakorva tries to throw a body punch but Mullin avoids it by throwing Karvakorva back against the cage.
Karvakorva tries for a takedown but Mullin manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin can't break the clinch.
Karvakorva can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukkis Karvakorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karvakorva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mullin prevents it.
Mullin avoiding damage as Karvakorva throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karvakorva.
Mullin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karvakorva can't fight it off and eventually Mullin manages to take the fight to the floor. Karvakorva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karvakorva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullin throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mullin wants to control from the top but Karvakorva keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Mullin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karvakorva.
Karvakorva shoots in but Mullin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mullin tries to clinch but Karvakorva is having none of it.
Mullin misses with a low kick.
Karvakorva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mullin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karvakorva is in Mullin's guard.
Mullin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karvakorva manages to get himself to full guard.
Karvakorva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullin manages to get himself to full guard.
Karvakorva won't allow Mullin to sweep him here.
Mullin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karvakorva!
Mullin throws some wild stikes that Karvakorva manages to avoid easily.
Karvakorva is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mullin avoids the attempt from Karvakorva to control.
Karvakorva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mullin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karvakorva wants to get back to full guard.
Mullin trying to control from half guard but Karvakorva is working away.
Mullin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Karvakorva is pressing down on Mullin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mullin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin wants to pass the guard but Karvakorva is keeping the position.
Mullin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karvakorva keeping moving, preventing Mullin from controlling successfully.
Karvakorva wants to sweep but no luck.
Karvakorva pulls Mullin in close to his closed guard and prevents Mullin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karvakorva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullin manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karvakorva landing some decent shots from guard.
Karvakorva won't allow Mullin to sweep him here.
Karvakorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mullin is looking to sweep but instead, Karvakorva has passed into half guard.
Mullin has hold of Karvakorva's hands but Karvakorva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva is looking to take a break and control but Mullin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karvakorva stalling.
Mullin manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullin striking off his back but it's not causing Karvakorva any problems.
Mullin scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Mullin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karvakorva.
Mullin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karvakorva preventing the sweep.
Karvakorva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jukkis Karvakorva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karvakorva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karvakorva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karvakorva scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karvakorva landing some decent shots from guard.
Karvakorva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karvakorva landing with the ground and pound.
Mullin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karvakorva is one step ahead there.
Karvakorva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mullin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karvakorva!
Mullin avoids the attempt from Karvakorva to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Mullin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Karvakorva scoring well with a low kick there.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mullin as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mullin as Karvakorva shoots in.
Mullin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karvakorva in his tracks.
Jukkis Karvakorva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karvakorva tests Mullin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karvakorva misses with a hook. Mullin ducked under it nicely.
Mullin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mullin connects with a leg kick. Karvakorva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mullin.
Karvakorva defending against the ground and pound.
Karvakorva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karvakorva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mullin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mullin breaks from Karvakorva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mullin throws some wild stikes that Karvakorva manages to avoid easily.
Mullin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Karvakorva regains half guard.
Karvakorva wants to improve his position but Mullin is controlling well.
Karvakorva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mullin.
Karvakorva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karvakorva tries to roll over but Mullin keeps him under control.
Karvakorva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karvakorva is trying to control the position but Mullin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karvakorva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Karvakorva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mullin tries to hold on but Karvakorva postures up.
Mullin is looking to improve his position but Karvakorva isn't that keen on the idea.
Mullin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Michael Mullin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karvakorva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mullin taking shots to the head.
Karvakorva unloading with bombs!
Karvakorva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mullin tries to lock up and control but Karvakorva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karvakorva blocks Mullin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Karvakorva with a couple of short strikes.
Mullin is looking to improve his position but Karvakorva isn't that keen on the idea.
Karvakorva has control of Mullin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mullin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jukkis Karvakorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karvakorva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mullin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karvakorva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jukkis Karvakorva.
Karvakorva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karvakorva but Karvakorva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karvakorva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mullin's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Mullin misses
and Karvakorva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Karvakorva lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Karvakorva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukkis Karvakorva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karvakorva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukkis Karvakorva!
Jukkis Karvakorva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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