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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armas Kuusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster has chosen Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin 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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192 lbs
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195 lbs
23 - 22 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Kuusisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster swings widly with a right hand
and Kuusisto counters with a low kick, right behind Kilmster 's knee.
Kuusisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kilmster scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Armas Kuusisto has been cut.
Kilmster throws a right hand that Kuusisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuusisto also avoids with ease.
Kilmster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuusisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilmster cracks Kuusisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilmster gets tackled into the cage by Kuusisto. Kuusisto maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilmster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuusisto has him pressed against the cage.
Kuusisto pulls guard.
Kuusisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuusisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuusisto pulls Kilmster in close to his closed guard and prevents Kilmster from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuusisto is trying to keep Kilmster in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusisto wants to stand but Kilmster is controlling the position.
Kilmster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuusisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuusisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilmster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilmster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuusisto trying to keep a closed guard but Kilmster is proving a slippery customer.
Kilmster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuusisto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster lands a couple of digs.
Kilmster throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilmster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuusisto's head.
Kilmster stands up over Kuusisto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuusisto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuusisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuusisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuusisto, not yet.
Kilmster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuusisto 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.
Kilmster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuusisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilmster throwing strikes from guard but Kuusisto blocks nicely.
Kilmster trying to control but Kuusisto is working from the bottom.
Kuusisto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilmster postures up in Kuusisto's guard and throws a big left but Kuusisto blocks it.
Kilmster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kilmster throwing strikes from guard but Kuusisto blocks nicely.
Kilmster postures up in Kuusisto's guard and throws a big left but Kuusisto blocks it.
Kuusisto 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.
Kilmster looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster trying to control but Kuusisto is working from the bottom.
Kilmster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilmster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmster looking to pass the guard.
Kuusisto keeping moving, preventing Kilmster from controlling successfully.
Kuusisto throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusisto keeping moving, preventing Kilmster from controlling successfully.
Kilmster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuusisto is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kilmster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armas Kuusisto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kilmster lands with an overhand left.
Kuusisto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuusisto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kilmster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuusisto can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilmster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilmster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Kilmster.
Kuusisto is staying active underneath Kilmster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuusisto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuusisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuusisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuusisto wants to stand but Kilmster is controlling the position.
Kilmster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilmster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilmster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuusisto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilmster has managed to get both his arms back between Kuusisto's legs - danger averted.
Kilmster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusisto keeping moving, preventing Kilmster from controlling successfully.
Kuusisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilmster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuusisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilmster throwing strikes but missing.
Kilmster is fighting to break Kuusisto's control of his arms but Kuusisto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuusisto working for a triangle but Kilmster defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmster working some strikes from top position.
Kilmster with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuusisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilmster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuusisto's head.
Kuusisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilmster is one step ahead there.
Kilmster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilmster cracks Kuusisto with a solid left hand.
Kuusisto wants to sweep here but Kilmster controlling him for the moment.
Kilmster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuusisto wants to stand but Kilmster is controlling the position.
Kuusisto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster trying to control but Kuusisto is working from the bottom.
Kilmster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuusisto's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuusisto is pulling down on Kilmster's head. It's preventing any offense from Kilmster, at least for the moment.
Kuusisto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuusisto can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilmster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilmster trying to mount his opponent but Kuusisto defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusisto is trying to stand back up but Kilmster is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kilmster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armas Kuusisto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilmster closes the distance and clinches up with Kuusisto, looking for a takedown. Kilmster pushes Kuusisto against the cage but Kuusisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kilmster.
Kilmster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilmster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuusisto.
Kuusisto tries to bum rush Kilmster with a series of wild strikes but Kilmster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuusisto blocks a leg kick.
Kuusisto avoids the body shot from Kilmster.
Kuusisto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilmster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuusisto somewhat.
Jab, jab by Kilmster - just one landing.
Kilmster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster throws a nice looking combination but Kuusisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armas Kuusisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusisto has his takedown stuffed
and Kilmster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Kilmster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuusisto gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuusisto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kilmster controls his leg.
Kilmster is pressing down on Kuusisto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilmster wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuusisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuusisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuusisto wants to control from the top but Kilmster keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmster working for a triangle but Kuusisto defends it easily.
Kuusisto trying to control but Kilmster is working from the bottom.
Kuusisto postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto won't allow Kilmster to sweep him here.
Kilmster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kuusisto tries to reverse the position but Kilmster maintains control.
Kuusisto tries to hold on but Kilmster postures up.
Jake Kilmster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kilmster lands a big shot there that rocks Kuusisto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kilmster lands a couple of good shots and Kuusisto has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kilmster is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kuusisto has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kilmster has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kuusisto taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kilmster doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Kilmster!
A victorious Jake Kilmster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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