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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borschtanoff comes into the arena with Darude - Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Kukko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rokki puts asses in the seats!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 cm
24
166 lbs
12 - 2 - 1 |
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176 cm
24
166 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Borschtanoff clinches up against the cage. Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Kukko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kukko working aggressively here.
Borschtanoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borschtanoff breaks from the clinch.
Kukko wants to slow Borschtanoff down by chopping away at his legs. Kukko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kukko looks to land a combination but Borschtanoff avoids it well. Borschtanoff feints and then cracks Kukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kukko down. Borschtanoff cracks Kukko with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab lands there for Kukko. Borschtanoff throws a big shot that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Borschtanoff throws a front kick aimed at Kukko's knee but Kukko avoids it well. Kukko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Demitri Borschtanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kukko slips a jab from Borschtanoff. Kukko takes one to the side of the head.
Kukko staying out of range there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borschtanoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Horrible takedown attempt by Kukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Borschtanoff, which made it look bad. Kukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Borschtanoff takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses. Borschtanoff misses with an uppercut. Kukko wants to slow Borschtanoff down by chopping away at his legs. A big left from Kukko misses. Borschtanoff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kukko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borschtanoff scrambles back to his feet. Borschtanoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kukko tries to get to full guard but Borschtanoff has control of the leg. Kukko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Kukko is staying active underneath Borschtanoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Borschtanoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kukko wants to get back to full guard. We've been hearing that Borschtanoff has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borschtanoff is thwarting Kukko's attempts to control the position. Borschtanoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Kukko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kukko tries to get to full guard but Borschtanoff has control of the leg. Borschtanoff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Borschtanoff controlling the pace. Nice strikes from Borschtanoff there. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Borschtanoff connects with a nice short shot to Kukko's temple. Borschtanoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kukko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kukko regains full guard. Nicely done. Borschtanoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Borschtanoff stopping the sweep attempt from Kukko. Borschtanoff wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving. Borschtanoff with a flurry of punches that miss. Borschtanoff throwing strikes but missing. Borschtanoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borschtanoff.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Borschtanoff lands a leg kick that knocks Kukko off balance momentarily. Borschtanoff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kukko. Borschtanoff throws a body kick that misses and Kukko counters with a single leg into guard. Borschtanoff didn't expect that. Borschtanoff trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kukko won't allow Borschtanoff to sweep him here. Kukko wants to pass the guard but Borschtanoff is keeping the position. Kukko preventing the sweep. Borschtanoff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kukko drops his hands momentarily and Borschtanoff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Borschtanoff throws a shot from downtown. Kukko moves away and avoids it. Kukko throws a low kick, looking for Borschtanoff's leg but Borschtanoff calmly moves out of range. Kukko avoids the body shot from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko slips under a jab from Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukko is just out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Kukko. A cross from Borschtanoff lands. Kukko on the wrong end of a nice hook. Borschtanoff shoots in for a double leg but Kukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A jab from Borschtanoff misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A leg kick checked by Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borschtanoff moves into the clinch successfully.
Borschtanoff trying to stall but Kukko improves his position.
Kukko dodges an elbow strike from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kukko breaks from the clinch.
Borschtanoff wants to land a leg kick but Kukko is out of range. Borschtanoff shoots in and gets a takedown into Kukko's guard. Borschtanoff throws a big right hand that misses. Kukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borschtanoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschtanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Borschtanoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Borschtanoff working for a triangle but Kukko defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borschtanoff is pulling down on Kukko's head. It's preventing any offense from Kukko, at least for the moment. Kukko pushes down on Borschtanoff's leg and manages to get into half guard. Borschtanoff is trying is best to control the position here. Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borschtanoff's head. Demitri Borschtanoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Borschtanoff is refusing to be controlled, as Kukko sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borschtanoff is looking to improve his position.
Borschtanoff is pressing down on Kukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kukko chips away with some ground and pound. Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschtanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kukko stands up over Borschtanoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Borschtanoff is adopting a defensive guard. Kukko trying to control but Borschtanoff is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Borschtanoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Demitri Borschtanoff is winning the standup battle so far. Borschtanoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Borschtanoff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kukko takes a step back to recover. Borschtanoff misses with a hook. Kukko ducked under it nicely. Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff misses with a body punch
and Kukko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Borschtanoff has momentary wrist control but Kukko slips an elbow through the middle. Kukko postures up.
Borschtanoff is really struggling to control Kukko but he's trying to hold on to the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borschtanoff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kukko checks a low kick from Borschtanoff. Kukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kukko cracks the inside of Borschtanoff's front leg. Borschtanoff looks to land a right hand but Kukko moved out of range. Kukko moves out of range of the body kick from Borschtanoff.
Nice sprawl there from Borschtanoff as Kukko shoots in. Borschtanoff looks to land a right hand but Kukko moved out of range. Borschtanoff scores with a jab to the jaw. Borschtanoff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kukko. Kukko circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away. Kukko throws a shot from downtown. Borschtanoff moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borschtanoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukko manages to avoid it. Kukko connects with an inside leg kick. Kukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Borschtanoff throws a head kick but Kukko moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borschtanoff. Kukko does a little dance to reset his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Borschtanoff lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borschtanoff clinches with his opponent.
Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Borschtanoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borschtanoff is looking to take this one to the mat. Borschtanoff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kukko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Borschtanoff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kukko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Borschtanoff throwing sloppy strikes. Borschtanoff is punishing Kukko with some ground and pound. Borschtanoff trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Borschtanoff throwing sloppy strikes. Borschtanoff is trying to stick to Kukko's back but Kukko is turning into Borschtanoff. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Borschtanoff's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kukko. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Borschtanoff keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borschtanoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Borschtanoff has wrist control. Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff trying to control the position.
Kukko scoring with some ground and pound. Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Borschtanoff blocks nicely. Borschtanoff wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kukko lands a couple of elbows. Borschtanoff working a defensive guard here.
Borschtanoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borschtanoff keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully. Borschtanoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Borschtanoff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kukko moves out of range as Borschtanoff strikes. Nice straight punches there by Kukko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kukko. An inside leg kick from Kukko misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kukko.
Borschtanoff throws out a loose jab but Kukko uses good head movement to avoid it. Kukko thuds his right hand into Borschtanoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Borschtanoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kukko sees it coming and avoids it easily. Borschtanoff takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses. Kukko tries to keep at a distance but Borschtanoff has taken the fight into the clinch. Kukko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borschtanoff backwards. Borschtanoff misses with a hook from the clinch. Kukko lands with a left to the head. Borschtanoff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kukko blocks an elbow strike from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Borschtanoff scores with a jab to the head.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Borschtanoff digs a good body shot into Kukko's ribs. Borschtanoff throws the left hand but Kukko avoids the punch easily. Kukko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borschtanoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kukko can do to turn this around? Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borschtanoff swats him away and circles back towards the center. Borschtanoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kukko slips a straight right by Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff throws a low kick, looking for Kukko's leg but Kukko calmly moves out of range. Borschtanoff darts in looking for a takedown but Kukko gets double underhooks and turns Borschtanoff into the cage. Kukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Borschtanoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kukko prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kukko scores with a shot to the side of Borschtanoff's head. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. With the fighters up against the cage, Kukko throws an elbow but misses. Kukko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Borschtanoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Borschtanoff has a couple of punches blocked by Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borschtanoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Kukko gets through Borschtanoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Kukko. Kukko lands an uppercut. Borschtanoff misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko pushes Borschtanoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kukko breaks the clinch.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borschtanoff's calf. Kukko throws a nice outside leg kick. Kukko throws a low kick, looking for Borschtanoff's leg but Borschtanoff calmly moves out of range. Borschtanoff misses the jab. Kukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borschtanoff throws a body shot but no joy. Kukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borschtanoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A telegraphed right hand from Borschtanoff misses the target. Kukko wants to clinch up but Borschtanoff keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice leg kick lands there from Kukko. Kukko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borschtanoff's guard. Kukko working some strikes from top position. Kukko wants to control from the top but Borschtanoff keeps moving. Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kukko wants to control from the top but Borschtanoff keeps moving. Borschtanoff 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. Borschtanoff controls Kukko momentarily but Kukko frees himself. Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschtanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borschtanoff keeping full guard, as Kukko tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Borschtanoff checks a low kick from Kukko. Kukko swings for the body but Borschtanoff moves out of range.
A big left from Borschtanoff misses. Kukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A nice leg kick lands there from Kukko. Borschtanoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukko. A good leg kick by Kukko. Borschtanoff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kukko. Kukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borschtanoff sprawls well. Borschtanoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Kukko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borschtanoff throws an overhand right that lands on Kukko's shoulder, as Kukko tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Borschtanoff misses its intended target. Good work by Borschtanoff as he checks the leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Kukko blocks the leg kick.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick. Borschtanoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kukko. That snapped Borschtanoff's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good work by Borschtanoff as he checks the leg kick. Borschtanoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away. Kukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kukko thuds his right hand into Borschtanoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Borschtanoff misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that fourth round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kukko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Borschtanoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kukko is working away from the top position though. Borschtanoff tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control. Kukko slips a nice elbow through Borschtanoff's hands, connecting with Borschtanoff's forehead. Borschtanoff tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control. Kukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Borschtanoff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borschtanoff wants to improve his position but Kukko is controlling well.
Kukko thows a huge punch but Borschtanoff dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borschtanoff trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko tries to pass to full mount but Borschtanoff defends it. Kukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borschtanoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Borschtanoff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borschtanoff. Kukko motions for Borschtanoff to come forward. Kukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Borschtanoff blocks a low kick nicely. Kukko is looking to clinch. Kukko blocks the body kick.
Borschtanoff throws a hook but Kukko blocks it. Borschtanoff tries to work over Kukko's front leg with a kick but Kukko checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borschtanoff scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kukko.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Kukko sees it coming and moves out of range. Kukko throws out a leg kick but Borschtanoff moves out of range and Kukko only half commits. Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses. Borschtanoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away. Borschtanoff throws a lazy uppercut
and Kukko counters with a single leg into guard. Borschtanoff didn't expect that. Borschtanoff trying to control the position.
Borschtanoff wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment. Borschtanoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Borschtanoff wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borschtanoff pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage. Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Borschtanoff 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Borschtanoff throws a lazy right hand but Kukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Borschtanoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borschtanoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Borschtanoff thumps Kukko with a low kick. Borschtanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukko is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Borschtanoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kukko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borschtanoff's head backwards. A head kick misses from Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff misses with a low kick. Borschtanoff looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range. Kukko moves away from the strike by Borschtanoff. Kukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kukko. Kukko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Borschtanoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Kukko's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Kukko wants to clinch. Kukko punishes Borschtanoff's body with a nice straight punch. A cross from Borschtanoff lands. Demitri Borschtanoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borschtanoff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kukko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kukko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rokki Kukko. I think Borschtanoff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitri Borschtanoff! Demitri Borschtanoff retains his lightweight title! Demitri Borschtanoff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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