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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sithole comes to the cage accompanied by I Miss The Misery. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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209 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole throws a hook to the side of Kullervo's head but Kullervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sithole misses the shot to the body.
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick from Sithole.
Sithole stuns Kullervo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sithole throws a wild body kick that Kullervo sees coming a mile off.
Kullervo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sithole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sithole.
Kullervo moves forwards but Sithole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sithole wants to clinch up but Kullervo keeps it at a distance.
Kullervo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sithole walks into a stiff left hand from Kullervo.
Sithole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Sithole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sithole feints and then cracks Kullervo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kullervo down.
Sithole is looking to land body kicks.
Sithole just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sithole throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sithole.
Kullervo throws a push kick but Sithole slaps the foot to one side.
Sithole throws a wild body kick that Kullervo sees coming a mile off.
Kullervo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kullervo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kullervo checks a leg kick nicely.
Sithole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kullervo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sithole misses with a head kick.
Sithole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Kullervo finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kullervo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sithole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sithole stuffs the takedown attempt from Kullervo. Kullervo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sithole attempts a counter takedown but Kullervo avoids it well and moves away.
Kullervo slips a jab from Sithole.
Kullervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sithole looks to score with a jab to the body but Kullervo is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick from Sithole.
Kullervo misses with a head kick.
Kullervo misses with a head kick.
Kullervo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sithole's head backwards.
Sithole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sithole.
Kullervo tries to land a front kick but Sithole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sithole.
Kullervo avoids a kick to the body.
Kullervo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick.
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kullervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Sithole misses
and Kullervo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kullervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo checks the leg kick.
Sithole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kullervo.
Sithole misses with a hook
and Kullervo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kullervo misses with a wild body shot.
Kullervo looks for the body kick but Sithole saw that one coming.
Sithole blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
A head kick from Sithole lands but Kullervo takes it in his stride.
Sithole lands the left hand.
Sithole works the jab nicely.
Kullervo keeps Sithole at a distance using the push kick.
Sithole tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kullervo delivers a nice body kick.
Sithole is breathing heavily.
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!
Kullervo scores with a leg kick.
Sithole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo throws a leg kick which misses Sithole's front leg but catches the back leg as Sithole tries to avoid it.
Sithole misses with a body shot.
Kullervo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sithole connects with a nice looking jab.
Sithole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kullervo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sithole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kullervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sithole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sithole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo looks to land a right hand but Sithole moved out of range.
Sithole avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Sithole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kullervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kullervo lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Kullervo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kullervo misses with a head kick.
Kullervo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sithole's calf.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sithole moves away.
Sithole lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Sithole.
Kullervo misses with a body kick.
Kullervo blocks a head kick by Sithole.
Kullervo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sithole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kullervo can do to turn this around?
A jab from Sithole does it's job there.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Sithole.
Sithole throws a lazy right hand but Kullervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick and Sithole moves out of range easily.
Kullervo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kullervo is looking to land body kicks.
Kullervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sithole was well out of range. Poor timing from Kullervo.
Kullervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sithole. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kullervo. That's going to slow Sithole down.
Sithole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sithole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sithole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kullervo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kullervo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sithole is aware though and is defending well.
Sithole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kullervo trying to control the position.
Kullervo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sithole manages to get himself to full guard.
Sithole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Kullervo trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole pulls Kullervo in close to prevent any damage.
Sithole looking to control.
Kullervo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sithole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sithole working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Kullervo from controlling successfully.
Kullervo looking to pass the guard.
Kullervo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sithole's guard.
Kullervo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sithole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sithole tries to roll over but Kullervo keeps him under control.
Kullervo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kullervo stops Sithole from getting back to his feet.
Sithole trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kullervo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo missing with a left hand there. Sithole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sithole missing with a left hand there. Kullervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kullervo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sithole throws out the jab.
And Kullervo tries to counter it with a takedown but Sithole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sithole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kullervo misses with a low kick.
Kullervo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Sithole coming out on top.
Sithole misses with a looping left.
Sithole steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kullervo. That one must have hurt.
Kullervo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sithole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kullervo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sithole's calf.
Kullervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evil Kullervo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evil Kullervo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sithole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A good leg kick by Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a front kick aimed at Sithole's knee but Sithole avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Sithole.
Sithole closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kullervo quickly recovers to half guard.
Kullervo is staying active underneath Sithole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kullervo looking for submissions off his back.
Kullervo wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole wants to take a breather but Kullervo is having none of it.
Sithole prevents Kullervo from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo looking for subs from the bottom but Sithole mounts him!
Sithole wants to control the pace but Kullervo is squirming around nicely.
Kullervo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kullervo is still trying to improve position.
Kullervo tries to hold on but Sithole postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moses Sithole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sithole landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sithole misses with a head shot.
Kullervo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sithole has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kullervo's face.
Kullervo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sithole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo tries to hold on but Sithole pushes him away.
Kullervo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sithole is controlling the pace.
Sithole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sithole tries to pass to full mount but Kullervo defends it.
Sithole is keen to just control but Kullervo is a slippery customer.
Kullervo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole wants to free his trapped foot but Kullervo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kullervo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kullervo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kullervo, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Kullervo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sithole throws a leg kick which misses Kullervo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kullervo tries to avoid it.
Kullervo slips a straight right by Sithole.
Kullervo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kullervo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sithole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kullervo is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Kullervo.
Sithole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sithole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sithole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Kullervo tries to counter it with a takedown but Sithole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kullervo tests Sithole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kullervo's head backwards.
Sithole just misses with a punch to the body.
Sithole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sithole moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKullervo.
Kullervo drops his hands momentarily and Sithole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole takes a swing at Kullervo's ribcage but misses.
Kullervo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Sithole misses.
Sithole scores with a punch to the head.
Sithole drives through with a takedown into Kullervo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sithole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kullervo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sithole has managed to get both his arms back between Kullervo's legs - danger averted.
Kullervo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sithole doesn't defend quickly enough and Kullervo has managed to lock this one up! Can Sithole escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kullervo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evil Kullervo! Evil Kullervo retains his light heavyweight title!
Evil Kullervo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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