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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Susi Pulliainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi Pulliainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Susi Pulliainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulliainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body.
Pulliainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Pulliainen avoids nicely.
Pulliainen tries to keep at a distance but Lewis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Pulliainen's takedown attempt.
Lewis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pulliainen tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
Pulliainen tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis slows down the pace here.
Pulliainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lewis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulliainen is breathing heavily.
A short left from Lewis.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lewis.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulliainen circles away.
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Pulliainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulliainen shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Susi Pulliainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis scoring well with a low kick there.
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
Pulliainen tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pulliainen trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
The referee calls for Lewis to work.
Pulliainen tries to pull guard but Lewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Pulliainen drops back down to his feet.
Pulliainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Lewis.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulliainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Pulliainen slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Pulliainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lenny Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulliainen throws a push kick but Lewis slaps the foot to one side.
Pulliainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulliainen.
Pulliainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lewis throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulliainen trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Pulliainen working away.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lewis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lewis working Pulliainen over with strikes.
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!
Lewis stands up from half guard.
Pulliainen moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulliainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lewis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
It looks like Lenny Lewis has been cut.
Pulliainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Pulliainen wants to stand but Lewis is controlling his arm.
Pulliainen lands a nice forearm strike.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulliainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lewis pushes Pulliainen off and gets back to his feet.
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Pulliainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pulliainen is trying to trip Lewis. He has hold of a leg but Lewis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pulliainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pulliainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Lewis slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lewis seems content to control.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulliainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis uses his free foot to push down on Pulliainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pulliainen.
Pulliainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pulliainen is working to get back to half guard.
Lewis get's back to his feet.
Pulliainen blocks the body kick.
Pulliainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pulliainen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lewis controls his leg.
Lewis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewis.
Lewis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pulliainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Lewis's cut.
That's time! Pulliainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lewis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lewis tries to clinch but Pulliainen moves out of range.
Pulliainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lewis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pulliainen counters with a left and a right that stings Lewis.
Pulliainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pulliainen jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Pulliainen around his waist. Pulliainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pulliainen can't break the clinch.
Pulliainen looking to stall.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Pulliainen's head.
Lewis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Susi Pulliainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulliainen or not.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike from Lewis.
Pulliainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis tries to clinch up
enabling Pulliainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown by Pulliainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis which made him look bad.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Pulliainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulliainen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lewis really felt that one!
Pulliainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis rushes Pulliainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pulliainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulliainen or not.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis keeps control of Pulliainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis works on Pulliainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pulliainen up against the cage.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Pulliainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lewis.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Lenny Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulliainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Lewis counters by moving into the clinch.
Pulliainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Pulliainen keeps it at a distance.
Pulliainen walks into a straight right hand from Lewis.
Pulliainen looks to clinch
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulliainen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulliainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulliainen.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulliainen has his takedown stuffed
and Lewis counters by clinching up.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Lewis.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Pulliainen.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pulliainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Pulliainen breaks from the clinch.
Pulliainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Pulliainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis clinches but Pulliainen breaks the clinch
and Pulliainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulliainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pulliainen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to control Pulliainen's posture but Pulliainen avoids it.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pulliainen is refusing to be controlled, as Lewis sits in half guard.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but Pulliainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulliainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Lewis seems content to control.
Lewis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lewis scoring with strikes but Pulliainen is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pulliainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pulliainen is rocked!
Pulliainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lewis. Lewis obviously looking to wear him down.
Lewis wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny Lewis'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!
Lewis gets a clinch.
Pulliainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pulliainen takes an elbow to the temple.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lewis 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.
Lewis lands an elbow inside.
Lewis stalls.
Pulliainen trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
Lewis landing knees to the head.
Lewis lands a nice elbow.
Lewis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Pulliainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lewis lands a nice knee to the body.
Pulliainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulliainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis cracks the inside of Pulliainen's front leg.
Pulliainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulliainen misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Pulliainen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lewis.
Lewis lands a knee to the body.
Pulliainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lewis.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulliainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a good, hard body kick but Pulliainen shrugs it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lewis.
Pulliainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lewis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lewis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lewis controlling Pulliainen's posture.
Pulliainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Susi Pulliainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulliainen wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis controlling the position well.
Lewis trying to control here.
Lewis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewis.
Pulliainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pulliainen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis forces his way into half guard.
Lewis trying to control the action but Pulliainen is working from the bottom.
Pulliainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lewis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pulliainen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lenny Lewis!
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