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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kirka - I Don't Wanna Fight (But I Do). Benjamin Goldstein will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goldstein sprawls well initially but Kukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goldstein trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kukko manages to pass to mount!
Goldstein in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kukko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goldstein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goldstein tries to hold on but Kukko pushes him away.
Goldstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kukko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Benjamin Goldstein has been cut.
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!
Goldstein can't escape the position.
Goldstein gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein has hold of Kukko's hands but Kukko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goldstein is trying to control but can't.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working.
Kukko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kukko is keen to just control but Goldstein is a slippery customer.
Kukko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Goldstein is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kukko's back!
Kukko tries to break free.
Goldstein wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Goldstein controlling well, preventing Kukko from escaping the position.
Kukko breaks Goldstein's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goldstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goldstein holds on and takes a little breather.
Kukko 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.
Kukko won't allow Goldstein to sweep him here.
Goldstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kukko looking to pass the guard.
Goldstein controls Kukko momentarily but Kukko frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Benjamin Goldstein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kukko dives in and scores a takedown into Goldstein's guard.
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!
Goldstein working a defensive guard here.
Kukko trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Goldstein is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Goldstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goldstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Goldstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Kukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kukko misses with a straight left.
Goldstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kukko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldstein looking for subs from the bottom but Kukko mounts him!
Goldstein is working to get back to half guard.
Kukko tries to control but Goldstein wriggling away.
Kukko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goldstein?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko working Goldstein over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kukko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The cut above Benjamin Goldstein's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goldstein is desperately trying to improve his position but Kukko has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldstein taking shots to the head.
Benjamin Goldstein's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Benjamin Goldstein's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Benjamin Goldstein was interviewed post fight and said 'No yh, perseelleen se meni. Uutta matoa koukkuun.'.
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hype
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