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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lasi Kukko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dickie Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Kukko.
Kukko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crash's guard.
Kukko postures up and lands a big shot to Crash's brow.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Crash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko postures up.
Kukko trying to control but Crash is working from the bottom.
Kukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko won't allow Crash to sweep him here.
Kukko stays in close to Crash's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Kukko misses.
Crash slips a straight right by Kukko.
As Kukko looks to move away, Crash throws a big counter combo bu Kukko just gets out of the way.
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but Crash slips the punch.
Kukko fails with the takedown
and Crash counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crash.
Crash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kukko.
Crash pushes off an throws an elbow but Kukko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kukko can't break the clinch.
Kukko gets through Crash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukko avoids it.
Kukko avoids a wild elbow strike from Crash.
Kukko effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kukko as Crash tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kukko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crash stopping the sweep attempt from Kukko.
Kukko working for a triangle but Crash defends it easily.
Crash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crash looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash is stalling in the full guard.
Crash won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
Crash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crash trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kukko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crash defends well and Kukko ends up having to push Crash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukko.
Kukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crash staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Crash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Crash makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crash but Crash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dickie Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Crash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crash moves out of range as Kukko strikes.
Kukko throws a body punch but Crash moves out of range.
Crash moves in looking to clinch but Kukko pushes him off.
Kukko cracks Crash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crash lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kukko blocks a head kick by Crash.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crash counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crash is out of range.
Crash looks to land a combination. Kukko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kukko lands a jab to the head.
Kukko sizes up Crash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crash slips a straight right by Kukko.
Lasi Kukko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kukko shoots in but Crash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Kukko fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Kukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with Crash, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes Crash against the cage but Crash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dickie Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Kukko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crash scoring well with a low kick there.
Crash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Kukko throws a jab when Crash was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Kukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kukko throws a body punch but Crash moves out of range.
Crash misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Kukko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crash tries to clinch but Kukko is having none of it.
Crash slips under a jab from Kukko.
Crash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crash there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kukko momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Crash. Beautiful body shot.
Kukko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko lunges at Crash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crash's hand.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
Crash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kukko misses the jab.
Crash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickie Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kukko throws a hook but Crash blocks it.
Kukko throws a solid leg kick but Crash takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kukko.
Kukko throws a wild body kick that Crash sees coming a mile off.
Crash throws a lazy right hand but Kukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kukko flicks out a counter leg kick but Crash steps away.
Kukko throws a body shot but no joy.
Crash throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crash tries to close the distance and clinch but Kukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crash throws a right and a left that Kukko avoids nicely.
Crash is looking to clinch but Kukko is avoiding it.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crash.
Crash tried to counter with a leg kick but Kukko avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko throws a combination that misses
letting Crash counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Lasi Kukko's cut even more.
Kukko throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kukko lands a glancing blow to the side of Crash's head.
Kukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukko manages to avoid it.
Kukko cracks a nice hook into Crash's ribs.
Crash scores with a nice right hand.
Kukko tests Crash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukko throws a push kick but Crash slaps the foot to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crash enables Kukko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crash is looking to regain half guard here but Kukko keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash is working hard here to advance position.
Kukko is trying to ground and pound but Crash uses the momentary lack of control by Kukko to regain half guard.
Kukko is keen to just control but Crash is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lasi Kukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crash delivers a nice body kick.
Crash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukko.
Crash darts in and clinches Kukko up against the cage.
Kukko pulls guard effortlessly.
Crash stays in close to Kukko's body and controls the position.
Kukko looking to control.
Lasi Kukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kukko has his foot on Crash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crash works his way back into a safe position though.
Crash wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crash's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to control the position.
Kukko working for submissions but it's allowed Crash to get to half guard.
Crash uses his free foot to push down on Kukko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kukko.
Kukko reaches up and holds on to Crash to control the position.
Dickie Crash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kukko prevents Crash from taking his back.
Crash wants to control the pace but Kukko is squirming around nicely.
Kukko wants to hold on but Crash pushes him away.
Crash with shots to the head and body - Kukko looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crash 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.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Crash blocks nicely.
Crash keeping full guard, as Kukko tries to pass.
Crash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lasi Kukko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.
Kukko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kukko trying to control but Crash is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kukko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crash doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dickie Crash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kukko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Kukko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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