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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thurin Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raivo Kulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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237 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thurin Eklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raivo Kulli!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund wants to clinch.
Eklund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eklund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thurin Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund tries to clinch up
and Kulli counters with a single leg into guard. Eklund didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kulli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eklund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kulli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kulli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulli stays in close to Eklund's body and controls the position.
Kulli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kulli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eklund trying to keep a closed guard but Kulli is proving a slippery customer.
Kulli stays in close to Eklund's body and controls the position.
Eklund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kulli lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kulli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kulli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eklund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kulli stays in close to Eklund's body and controls the position.
Kulli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kulli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eklund is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulli clinches.
Eklund wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulli won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulli.
Kulli tries to pull guard but Eklund forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eklund prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eklund prevents the takedown attempt.
Thurin Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raivo Kulli.
Eklund wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulli won't allow it.
Kulli has hold of one of Eklund's legs. Eklund is fighting the takedown attempt but Kulli gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Eklund looking to control.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulli working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulli wants to pass the guard but Eklund is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulli with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivo Kulli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eklund closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eklund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eklund's half guard.
Kulli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eklund blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kulli.
Kulli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raivo Kulli has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eklund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kulli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kulli controlling from the top position.
Eklund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulli controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kulli with a nice head shot there.
Kulli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raivo Kulli wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kulli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kulli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kulli seems to be working for a kimura but Eklund defends the submission attempt.
Eklund is pressing down on Kulli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulli postures up in Eklund's guard and throws a big left but Eklund blocks it.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulli postures up in Eklund's guard and throws a big left but Eklund blocks it.
Kulli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kulli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eklund wants to stand up but Kulli is controlling him.
Kulli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eklund's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivo Kulli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kulli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eklund manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kulli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kulli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulli wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Kulli content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Raivo Kulli hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulli.
Eklund looks to clinch
and Kulli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kulli stays in close to Eklund's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kulli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Raivo Kulli hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kulli looking to score a takedown here. Eklund is defending well but Kulli drives through and ends up in Eklund's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eklund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kulli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulli forces his way into half guard.
Kulli wants to pass to mount but Eklund is defending the position.
Kulli is looking for a kimura here.
Kulli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Kulli connects with a nice short shot to Eklund's temple.
Kulli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eklund's head.
Kulli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eklund's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raivo Kulli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kulli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raivo Kulli!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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