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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli comes to the cage accompanied by a-ha - Take On Me. Vonstein has chosen Seether - Remedy as his entrance music. Ville Kuukkeli had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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224 lbs
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ville Kuukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Vonstein!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein tries to bum rush Kuukkeli with a series of wild strikes but Kuukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vonstein shoots for a takedown but Kuukkeli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vonstein drives through with a takedown into Kuukkeli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kuukkeli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuukkeli, not yet.
Kuukkeli trying to control the position.
Kuukkeli keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuukkeli is trying to keep Vonstein in close.
Kuukkeli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vonstein's guard.
Vonstein wants to sweep here but Kuukkeli controlling him for the moment.
Vonstein working for a triangle but Kuukkeli defends it easily.
Kuukkeli lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vonstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vonstein has his foot on Kuukkeli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuukkeli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuukkeli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vonstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuukkeli's guard.
Vonstein distracts Kuukkeli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vonstein preventing the sweep.
Vonstein works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuukkeli actively working from the bottom here.
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 wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli trying to hold on to Vonstein's head to control him but Vonstein postures up.
Kuukkeli manages to get to full guard.
Vonstein won't allow Kuukkeli to sweep him here.
Kuukkeli trying to strike off his back.
Kuukkeli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vonstein is one step ahead there.
Vonstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuukkeli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Kuukkeli keeps moving.
Kuukkeli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Kuukkeli keeps moving.
Kuukkeli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vonstein is one step ahead there.
Kuukkeli has his foot on Vonstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vonstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuukkeli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vonstein defends it easily.
Vonstein stopping the sweep attempt from Kuukkeli.
Vonstein pushes down on Kuukkeli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein tries to pass to full mount but Kuukkeli defends it.
Kuukkeli is defending against the submission attempts here by Vonstein.
Vonstein prevents Kuukkeli from improving his position.
Kuukkeli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vonstein wants to pass the guard but Kuukkeli is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vonstein won't allow Kuukkeli to sweep him here.
Vonstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ville Kuukkeli will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuukkeli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuukkeli lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuukkeli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuukkeli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuukkeli throwing strikes from guard but Vonstein blocks nicely.
Kuukkeli is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Vonstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuukkeli is one step ahead there.
Kuukkeli trying to control but Vonstein is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein keeping full guard, as Kuukkeli tries to pass.
Vonstein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuukkeli passes into half guard.
Kuukkeli is working for a kimura but Vonstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Vonstein wants to get back to full guard.
Vonstein wants to control but Kuukkeli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vonstein is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is trying to control. Vonstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuukkeli is looking to stall here but Vonstein recovers full guard.
Vonstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vonstein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuukkeli!
Kuukkeli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vonstein breaks from Kuukkeli's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli wants to control but Vonstein is having none of it.
Vonstein landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonstein with good strikes from the mount here!
Kuukkeli is desperately trying to improve his position but Vonstein has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuukkeli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vonstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vonstein looking to control but Kuukkeli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vonstein working the ground and pound effectively.
Kuukkeli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuukkeli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vonstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is not content to let Vonstein control the position.
Kuukkeli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vonstein works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuukkeli is trying to escape the mount.
Vonstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuukkeli is looking to escape.
Kuukkeli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuukkeli won't allow Vonstein to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drake Vonstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kuukkeli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vonstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuukkeli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuukkeli.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vonstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuukkeli circles away.
Kuukkeli connects with a solid leg kick.
Vonstein moves in looking to clinch but Kuukkeli pushes him off.
Kuukkeli thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuukkeli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vonstein is out of range and Kuukkeli settles back down.
Kuukkeli lands a right hook to the body.
Vonstein closes the distance and clinches up with Kuukkeli, looking for a takedown. Vonstein pushes Kuukkeli against the cage but Kuukkeli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ville Kuukkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Vonstein.
Vonstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuukkeli counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuukkeli loads up on a big right hand but Vonstein slips the punch.
Kuukkeli misses with a hook to the body
and Vonstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuukkeli's guard.
Kuukkeli wants to sweep here but Vonstein controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonstein defends well.
Vonstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuukkeli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuukkeli, not yet.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Kuukkeli keeps moving.
Kuukkeli trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vonstein is pushing down on Kuukkeli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuukkeli is fighting to maintain full guard but Vonstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuukkeli tries to roll over but Vonstein keeps him under control.
Vonstein is trying to control. Kuukkeli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vonstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuukkeli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drake Vonstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vonstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuukkeli is looking to improve his position.
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 regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuukkeli working a defensive guard here.
Vonstein is pushing down on Kuukkeli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuukkeli is fighting to maintain full guard but Vonstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein prevents Kuukkeli from improving his position.
Vonstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vonstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuukkeli keeps working.
Kuukkeli trying to control from the bottom.
Kuukkeli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vonstein pushing down on Kuukkeli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vonstein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vonstein working Kuukkeli over with strikes.
Kuukkeli manages to get to full guard.
Vonstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vonstein controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuukkeli working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuukkeli is trying to control the position but Vonstein postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vonstein passes Kuukkeli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vonstein slips a nice elbow through Kuukkeli's hands, connecting with Kuukkeli's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drake Vonstein.
I think Vonstein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Vonstein!
A victorious Drake Vonstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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