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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kummola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 cm
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155 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
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165 lbs
22 - 8 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kummola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kummola checks a leg kick. Reynolds throws a leg kick so Kummola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kummola works his way to full guard. Good work. Reynolds preventing the sweep. 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! Reynolds wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving. Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses. Kummola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reynolds landing some decent shots from guard. Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses. Kummola controlling Reynolds's posture. Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Reynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kummola controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself. Kummola keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully. Reynolds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kummola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Kummola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Kummola is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses. Reynolds wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kummola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds advances to half guard. Reynolds is trying to control. Kummola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kummola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily. Kummola moves into full 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! Kummola wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment. Reynolds works over Kummola with some ground and pound from guard. Kummola pulls Reynolds in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kummola keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully. Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Kummola is retaining full guard. Kummola wants to sweep but no luck. Reynolds wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving. Reynolds looking to pass the guard. Reynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots. Reynolds has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kummola to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reynolds is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kummola pulls down on the head and he's put Reynolds to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kale Kummola! Kale Kummola retains his lightweight title! Kale Kummola really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
56% |
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