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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Kakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakashi comes into the arena with Nas - Hate Me Now blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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146 lbs
42 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Aoki Kakashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimo Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki misses with a hook. Kakashi ducked under it nicely.
Pukki throws a right and a left that Kakashi avoids nicely.
Kakashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Raimo Pukki has been cut.
Pukki misses with a body punch
and Kakashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pukki!
Kakashi swings around for an armbar but Pukki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kakashi's guard.
Kakashi working for a triangle but Pukki defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kakashi wants to control from the top but Pukki keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki wants to sweep here but Kakashi controlling him for the moment.
Pukki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kakashi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pukki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kakashi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pukki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kakashi to the mat. Kakashi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kakashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pukki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kakashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pukki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pukki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakashi is trying to keep Pukki in close.
Pukki wants to pass the guard but Kakashi is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pukki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kakashi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kakashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pukki.
Pukki in side control, throwing shots but Kakashi defends.
Kakashi is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Pukki stalls from top position.
That's four 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.
Kakashi manages to get back to half guard.
Kakashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakashi is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kakashi stalks Pukki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pukki's face. Pukki staggers backwards, shaken.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakashi.
Pukki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pukki throws a looping overhand right but Kakashi ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raimo Pukki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raimo Pukki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kakashi shoots and misses
and Pukki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kakashi misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pukki counter with a right hand.
Kakashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Pukki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Kakashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pukki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kakashi is keeping busy.
Kakashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pukki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pukki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kakashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pukki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kakashi tries to circle away but Pukki has him pinned against the cage.
Kakashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pukki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pukki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kakashi is trying to break the clinch but Pukki is controlling him.
Pukki controlling the action here for a moment.
Kakashi tries to pull guard but Pukki won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pukki throws a shot from downtown. Kakashi moves away and avoids it.
Kakashi tries to clinch but Pukki moves out of range.
Kakashi moves away from the strike by Pukki.
Pukki swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakashi.
Pukki scores with a jab to the body.
Pukki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pukki throws a right and a left that Kakashi avoids nicely.
Kakashi tries to clinch but Pukki moves out of range.
Kakashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pukki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kakashi.
Pukki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kakashi back to the cage. Pukki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kakashi takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakashi darts in and clinches Pukki up against the cage.
Pukki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pukki misses with a few strikes there.
Kakashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pukki throws an overhand right that lands on Kakashi's shoulder, as Kakashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kakashi ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Kakashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki lands a right hook to the body.
Kakashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pukki's waist but Pukki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakashi off to one side.
Aoki Kakashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pukki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pukki scores with the left hand. Kakashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kakashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pukki.
Kakashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pukki thuds a left hand into Kakashi's body.
Kakashi has his takedown stuffed
and Kakashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kakashi is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Kakashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukki fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kakashi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kakashi looks to clinch but Pukki throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kakashi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raimo Pukki!
A very excited looking Raimo Pukki 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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