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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukko has chosen Jaakko Teppo - Ruikonperän rocktähti as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Aragon is predictable there
and Kukko counters with a shoot takedown. Aragon fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aragon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Aragon keeps moving.
Kukko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kukko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko throws an elbow that misses. Aragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kukko's guard. Nice move by Aragon!
Aragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aragon throwing strikes from guard but Kukko blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aragon is one step ahead there.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kukko is looking for a triangle but Aragon pushes his legs off easily.
Aragon preventing the sweep.
Aragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aragon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon with a nice head shot there.
Kukko controls Aragon momentarily but Aragon frees himself.
Aragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aragon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aragon throws a big elbow that misses.
Aragon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kukko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aragon has managed to get both his arms back between Kukko's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Aragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kukko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aragon wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aragon's head.
Kukko throwing shots but Aragon is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kukko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aragon is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kukko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aragon trying to hold on to Kukko's head to control him but Kukko postures up.
Aragon is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko works his way into full mount!
Aragon regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aragon throws a leg kick
and Kukko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aragon's guard.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kukko postures up and lands a big shot to Aragon's brow.
Aragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko throwing strikes but missing.
Kukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Aragon has wrist control.
Kukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kukko postures up in Aragon's guard and throws a big left but Aragon blocks it.
Kukko lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kukko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kukko stands up over Aragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kukko stays in close to Aragon's body and controls the position.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kukko is one step ahead there.
Kukko connects with a couple of short punches.
Kukko cracks Aragon with a solid left hand.
Aragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aragon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries to get to full guard but Aragon has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Aragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kukko is looking to improve his position.
Aragon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kukko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aragon pulls his head out easily.
Kukko trying to control but Aragon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kukko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko is looking for a triangle but Aragon pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kukko is on top in guard.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rokki Kukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon 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.
Kukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Aragon has wrist control.
Aragon wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
Kukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kukko with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kukko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aragon's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Aragon has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kukko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aragon misses with a low kick.
Aragon lands a right hook to the body.
Kukko misses with a hook. Aragon ducked under it nicely.
Aragon scores with a jab. Kukko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kukko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aragon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aragon trying to control the position.
Kukko landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko trying to control but Aragon is working from the bottom.
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.
Kukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Aragon has wrist control.
Aragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kukko is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kukko trying to control but Aragon is working from the bottom.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Kukko is in close to Aragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko chips away with some ground and pound.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Aragon keeps moving.
Kukko is in close to Aragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aragon keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragon wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
Kukko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kukko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Aragon blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Aragon being controlled here, momentarily.
Aragon keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Aragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kukko is one step ahead there.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Aragon blocks nicely.
Aragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko trying to control but Aragon is working from the bottom.
Kukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kukko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kukko is retaining full guard.
Kukko trying to control the position here.
Kukko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aragon lands a glancing blow to the side of Kukko's head.
Aragon scoring well with a low kick there.
Aragon lands a jab to Kukko's midsection.
Aragon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kukko is out of range and Aragon settles back down.
Kukko connects with a body shot.
Kukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kukko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aragon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a body shot.
Aragon misses with a leg kick
and Kukko counters with a single leg into guard. Aragon didn't expect that.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Kukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aragon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kukko postures up in Aragon's guard and throws a big left but Aragon blocks it.
Kukko throws a strike but Aragon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kukko trying to control the position.
Aragon preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aragon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kukko has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko looking for subs off his back but Aragon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kukko actively working from the bottom here.
Aragon is just content to waste time from the top position. Kukko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aragon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kukko pushes a forearm under Aragon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Aragon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Rokki Kukko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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