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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Ismael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kyril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyril is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HS Rockers. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 cm
29
219 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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184 cm
29
198 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Ismael! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kyril! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ismael takes a swing at Kyril's ribcage but misses. Ismael lands a nice hook to Kyril's body. Kyril takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kyril clinches with his opponent.
Ismael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ismael throws a leg kick but Kyril sees it coming and moves out of range. Kyril lands with a shot to the body. A combination from Kyril does no damage. Ismael just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyril throws a head kick but Ismael moves out of range.
Ismael is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kyril. Kyril tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kyril stalks Ismael and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ismael's face. Ismael staggers backwards, shaken. Kyril misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kyril. Ismael tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyril swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kyril throws a sloppy head kick and Ismael moves out of range easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Kyril tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ismael was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyril. Ismael throws a right and a left that Kyril avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ismael has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kyril. Kyril throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ismael checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ismael takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kyril lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ismael has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ismael and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ismael tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyril swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice shot lands for Kyril. A nice leg kick lands there from Kyril. Ismael closes the distance and clinches. Ismael misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyril looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ismael wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyril has him pressed against the cage. Ismael wants to break free but Kyril has control.
Ismael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. An inside leg kick lands from Kyril. Kyril checks a leg kick. Ismael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Kyril. Kyril tries a head kick but it misses.
Ismael misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ismael. Ismael misses the shot to the body. Ismael tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ismael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyril manages to avoid it. Kyril lands a leg kick that knocks Ismael off balance momentarily. Ismael misses with a wild body shot. Kyril misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ismael walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kyril. Kyril clinches up against the cage. Kyril prevents Ismael from breaking the clinch. Kyril pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kyril keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ismael's efforts to push away. Ismael slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ismael avoids the elbow strike from Kyril, against the cage.
Kyril creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kyril throws an elbow but it misses.
Ismael tries a knee to the head but Kyril blocks it.
Ismael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ismael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyril. Ismael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyril looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kyril pushes off an throws an elbow but Ismael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ismael is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ismael blocks the elbow strike.
Kyril keeps control of Ismael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ismael tries to break free but Kyril pushes him back against the cage. Ismael looking to slow down the pace here. Kyril misses with a short punch on the inside. Kyril throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ismael blocks it with crossed arms. Kyril lands an elbow just above Ismael 's eye.
It looks like Lee Ismael has been cut. Ismael lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kyril pushes off an throws an elbow but Ismael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Nice elbow from Kyril. Ismael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ismael throws a head punch that misses. Kyril lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kyril pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ismael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kyril.
Ismael presses Kyril against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. With the fighters up against the cage, Kyril throws an elbow but misses. Kyril misses with an elbow strike.
Kyril tries a knee to the head but Ismael blocks it.
Kyril lands a shoulder strike. Ismael avoids a wild elbow strike from Kyril. Kyril throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ismael has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ismael misses with a body punch.
Ismael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Kyril lands but Ismael takes it in his stride. A jab from Ismael misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kyril dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lee Ismael's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Kyril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ismael moves away. Ismael tried to score with a low kick but Kyril checks it. Ismael on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kyril. Kyril obviously looking to wear him down.
Ismael is looking to wear down Kyril with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ismael takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kyril. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Kyril lands with a slapping head kick. Ismael closes the distance and clinches. Ismael takes an elbow to the forehead. Ismael misses with a knee strike.
Ismael looking to throw knees to the head but Kyril is blocking nicely.
Ismael misses with a short punch on the inside. Ismael dodges an elbow strike from Kyril.
Ismael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ismael tried to score with a low kick but Kyril checks it. Kyril closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kyril lands an uppercut. Ismael dodges an elbow strike from Kyril.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kyril just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ismael's brow. Kyril lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kyril lands a damaging elbow. Ismael is trying to break free. With the fighters up against the cage, Kyril throws an elbow but misses. Kyril throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ismael breaks from the clinch.
Kyril scores with a shot to the body.
Viktor Kyril is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kyril lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kyril throws a head kick but Ismael moves out of range.
Kyril fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ismael tests Kyril's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ismael pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kyril is out of range and Ismael settles back down. Viktor Kyril seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kyril looks to land a body kick but Ismael moved away. Kyril jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ismael throws a series of punches but Kyril moves out of range. Ismael misses the body punch and Kyril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kyril is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kyril lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A solid leg kick lands there for Kyril.
Kyril thows a body shot but no joy. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kyril in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Kyril connects with a looping right hand.
Kyril bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A combination from Ismael does no damage. Kyril throws a head kick that misses and Ismael counters with a nice uppercut. Kyril tried to score with a low kick but Ismael checks it. Kyril lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kyril has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kyril finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyril fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ismael has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kyril throws a head kick but Ismael moves out of range.
Kyril fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kyril misses with a wild combination.
Kyril lands a slapping body shot.
Kyril throws a head kick that Ismael semi-blocks.
Kyril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ismael sees it coming and avoids it easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kyril.
Kyril tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyril goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ismael is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kyril pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyril fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ismael has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ismael uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kyril turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ismael misses the shot to the body. Kyril pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ismael is out of range and Kyril settles back down. Kyril connects with a leg kick. Ismael looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Ismael checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Ismael looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyril is just out of range. Kyril throws a sloppy head kick and Ismael moves out of range easily. Ismael swings for the body but Kyril moves out of range.
Kyril misses with a series of wild punches.
Ismael misses with a series of wild punches.
Ismael's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyril under the eye. Kyril lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ismael's sensitive parts. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A head kick misses from Kyril. Ismael dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Viktor Kyril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kyril is breathing heavily. Kyril has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ismael finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyril's head. Ismael keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Kyril will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Lee Ismael's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kyril misses with a looping right. Ismael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyril moves away. Ismael doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyril circles away.
Ismael throws a leg kick that is checked and Kyril makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ismael really felt that one! Ismael tries to land a leg kick but Kyril saw it coming and moves away.
Kyril misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kyril.
Ismael tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyril swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kyril misses with a head kick.
Kyril connects with a high kick. Kyril throws a sloppy head kick and Ismael moves out of range easily. Kyril 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. Kyril takes the fight into the clinch. Ismael breaks from the clinch.
Kyril moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kyril throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ismael tries to clinch but Kyril is having none of it. Kyril tries to clinch up. Ismael looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyril is just out of range. Kyril throws a head kick that misses. Ismael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyril manages to avoid it. Ismael is looking to clinch. Kyril looks to throw the jab but Ismael is out of range. Kyril keeps the fight on the outside. Kyril throws a leg kick but Ismael sees it coming and moves out of range. Kyril walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ismael checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kyril avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kyril misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee Ismael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Kyril. Kyril plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! An inside leg kick lands from Ismael. Kyril takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ismael tries to clinch but Kyril is having none of it. Kyril misses with a double jab
and Ismael counters by moving into the clinch. Ismael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kyril throws a poor cross that misses
and Ismael counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ismael moves into the clinch. Ismael takes a shot to the head. Kyril scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Kyril. Ismael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ismael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyril sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ismael cracks a nice hook into Kyril's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kyril lands with a slapping head kick. Ismael misses with a wild body shot. Ismael looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyril is just out of range. Kyril tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kyril throws a head kick but Ismael moves out of range.
Kyril fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kyril tries a head kick but it misses.
Ismael avoids the head kick by Kyril.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ismael. Ismael blocks a head kick by Kyril.
Ismael lands with a shot to the body. Kyril pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ismael is out of range and Kyril settles back down. Ismael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyril. Ismael gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kyril misses with a hook from the clinch. Kyril throws an elbow that misses.
Kyril swings wildly with an uppercut but Ismael uses good head movement to avoid it. Ismael breaks the clinch.
Ismael connects with a leg kick. Kyril looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kyril lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Ismael scores with a jab. Kyril acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jab by Ismael. Kyril tries to close the distance and clinch but Ismael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ismael checks the leg kick. Viktor Kyril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ismael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ismael connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ismael looks to land a combination but Kyril avoids it well. Ismael throws a low kick, looking for Kyril's leg but Kyril calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Lee Ismael showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kyril 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kyril! An out of breath Viktor Kyril thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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