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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli comes to the cage accompanied by a-ha - Take On Me. Leo Clarke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ville Kuukkeli's chin.
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218 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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223 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ville Kuukkeli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kuukkeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuukkeli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Leo Clarke has been cut.
Kuukkeli shoots in and drives through. Clarke sprawls well.
Clarke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clarke has a couple of punches blocked by Kuukkeli.
Clarke looking for a takedown.
Kuukkeli is stalling here.
Clarke is pressed up against the cage. Kuukkeli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clarke down to the mat. Clarke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke shoots in but no luck this time.
Clarke lands a jab to the head.
Clarke scores with a jab. Kuukkeli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke is looking to land body kicks.
Kuukkeli slips under a jab.
Clarke stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kuukkeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuukkeli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clarke throws out the jab.
Clarke misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuukkeli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarke thinking.
Clarke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuukkeli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clarke quickly recovers to half guard.
Kuukkeli throwing shots but Clarke is blocking nicely.
Clarke is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuukkeli from advancing to side control.
Kuukkeli throwing shots but Clarke is blocking nicely.
Kuukkeli wants to pass to mount but Clarke is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kuukkeli there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuukkeli is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clarke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuukkeli.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuukkeli connects with a nice short shot to Clarke's temple.
Clarke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuukkeli looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuukkeli advances position into side control!
Kuukkeli working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Clarke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kuukkeli is putting a hurting on Clarke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clarke regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kuukkeli's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kuukkeli prevents Clarke from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuukkeli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clarke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuukkeli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clarke's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is looking to advance position but Clarke won't allow it.
Kuukkeli is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuukkeli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuukkeli 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.
Kuukkeli trying to mount his opponent but Clarke defends it.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuukkeli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Kuukkeli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Clarke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Clarke misses.
Clarke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clarke scores with a jab to the body.
Kuukkeli misses the jab.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuukkeli manages to avoid it.
Clarke scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuukkeli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Clarke trying to control the position here.
Kuukkeli throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Kuukkeli from controlling successfully.
Kuukkeli pushes down on Clarke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuukkeli is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
Kuukkeli content to control rather than advance.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Kuukkeli is controlling well.
Kuukkeli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Clarke is pressing down on Kuukkeli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuukkeli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuukkeli stops Clarke from standing up.
Clarke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarke looking to control.
Kuukkeli postures up in Clarke's guard and throws a big left but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke controls Kuukkeli momentarily but Kuukkeli frees himself.
Kuukkeli won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
Clarke keeping full guard, as Kuukkeli tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuukkeli wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Kuukkeli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Clarke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuukkeli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarke sneaks back into half guard.
Clarke is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke gets full guard.
Kuukkeli wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.
Kuukkeli throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ville Kuukkeli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Clarke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuukkeli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuukkeli blocks a jab.
Kuukkeli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clarke.
Kuukkeli lands a head kick. Clarke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kuukkeli takes one on the button.
Clarke fails with the takedown.
Clarke throws out a loose jab but Kuukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clarke.
Kuukkeli lands a nice looking body kick.
Clarke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuukkeli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clarke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarke misses with a body punch
and Kuukkeli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clarke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuukkeli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clarke scrambles back to his feet.
Kuukkeli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kuukkeli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuukkeli. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuukkeli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clarke misses with a head kick.
Ville Kuukkeli is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuukkeli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clarke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuukkeli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick but Clarke moves out of range.
Leo Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clarke wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuukkeli takes the fight into the clinch.
Clarke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuukkeli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clarke looking to slow down the pace here.
Clarke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuukkeli controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuukkeli blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Clarke lands an uppercut.
Clarke throws a head punch that misses.
Clarke gets underhooks to prevent Kuukkeli's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kuukkeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuukkeli backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuukkeli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clarke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clarke is trying to stall.
Kuukkeli tries to score a body lock takedown but Clarke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuukkeli wants a takedown.
Clarke tries to throw a body punch but Kuukkeli avoids it by throwing Clarke back against the cage.
Kuukkeli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clarke is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Kuukkeli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuukkeli, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Kuukkeli!
Ville Kuukkeli retains his light heavyweight title!
Ville Kuukkeli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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