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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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186 cm
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215 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Kullervo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kullervo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kullervo circles away.
Kullervo avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kullervo throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kullervo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kullervo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kullervo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kullervo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Kullervo from advancing to side control.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Last Dragon MMA '12 Coaches $550' . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kullervo tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to control but Kullervo is keeping busy.
Kullervo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smith as he works his way to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kullervo actively working from the bottom here.
Smith controlling the action here.
Kullervo is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kullervo is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo actively working from the bottom here.
Kullervo is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kullervo keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Kullervo is retaining full guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith trying to control but Kullervo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kullervo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kullervo lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Kullervo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kullervo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kullervo misses with a kick to the body.
Kullervo lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith moves out of range as Kullervo throws a body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Kullervo is having none of it.
Kullervo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kullervo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith closes the distance but Kullervo moves to the side
and Kullervo counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kullervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kullervo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kullervo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith forces Kullervo back against the cage and clinches.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from Smith.
Kullervo taking a breather.
A short right from Smith.
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kullervo tries to pass.
Kullervo looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kullervo can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is pressing down on Kullervo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kullervo is holding on for now.
Kullervo is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith controlling the action here.
Kullervo is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to control. Kullervo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kullervo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kullervo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kullervo regains half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Kullervo is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Kullervo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Evil Kullervo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kullervo.
Kullervo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kullervo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kullervo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Kullervo is having none of it.
Kullervo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kullervo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kullervo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
Kullervo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evil Kullervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Kullervo counters with a leg kick.
Kullervo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kullervo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kullervo.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kullervo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kullervo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kullervo. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullervo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kullervo lands with a nice body kick.
Smith looks to clinch
and Kullervo counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
A jab from Kullervo finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Kullervo keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Kullervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kullervo lands a lovely overhand right.
Kullervo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Kullervo misses with a leg kick
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Kullervo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Kullervo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kullervo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Kullervo wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Kullervo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kullervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kullervo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kullervo scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up Devon Smith's cut even more.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kullervo.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Kullervo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kullervo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kullervo's guard.
Kullervo keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kullervo controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kullervo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kullervo can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Kullervo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kullervo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kullervo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kullervo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kullervo keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kullervo connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kullervo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kullervo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Kullervo had his way with Devon Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith forces Kullervo back against the cage and clinches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Kullervo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Kullervo is stalling in the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kullervo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kullervo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kullervo keeps moving.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kullervo looking to control.
Kullervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kullervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kullervo controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kullervo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Kullervo keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Kullervo.
Smith wants to clinch but Kullervo slips to the side
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Smith misses.
Evil Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kullervo was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kullervo 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.
Devon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kullervo from controlling successfully.
Evil Kullervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kullervo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kullervo won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kullervo 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Kullervo!
Evil Kullervo retains his light heavyweight title!
Evil Kullervo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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