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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes has chosen Welcome To My Hood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent 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
38 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko tries to clinch but McHughes moves out of range.
A jab from Kukko finds it's way through McHughes's defenses.
McHughes blocks a jab.
Kukko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kukko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kukko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McHughes unleashes a big counter combination but Kukko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McHughes's coach down at B.P.A.: BEST COACHES SPARRING 160 SUPPLEMENT IN LV was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McHughes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kukko takes a swing at McHughes's ribcage but misses.
Kukko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McHughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Kukko throws a hook to the side of McHughes's head but McHughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kukko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McHughes, pushing him back against the cage.
McHughes just leaning against Kukko, taking a breather.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but McHughes has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukko.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but McHughes has him pressed against the cage.
Kukko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McHughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McHughes throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kukko.
McHughes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kukko.
McHughes unleashes a big counter combination but Kukko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kukko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McHughes's waist but McHughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kukko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko shoots in looking for a takedown. McHughes tries to sprawl out of it but Kukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McHughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kukko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kukko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McHughes's guard.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kukko throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
McHughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko is trying to control the position but McHughes postures up.
McHughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McHughes has passed into side control.
Kukko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McHughes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kukko is pressing down on McHughes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McHughes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McHughes wants to free his trapped foot but Kukko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kukko wants to get back to full guard.
Kukko trying to control but McHughes postures up.
McHughes is looking to take a break and control but Kukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lasi Kukko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McHughes connects with a single shot there.
Kukko works McHughes's body with a nice hook.
McHughes walks into a stiff left hand from Kukko.
Kukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McHughes defends it nicely.
Kukko misses with a straight left.
McHughes checks a leg kick.
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but McHughes slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kukko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kukko.
McHughes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McHughes dodges the punch combination from Kukko.
It seemed like McHughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko has his takedown stuffed
and McHughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McHughes jabs Kukko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for McHughes.
McHughes takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Kukko misses.
Kukko throws a head kick but McHughes moves out of range.
Kukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McHughes.
McHughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kukko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kukko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McHughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kukko closes this distance looking for a takedown but McHughes circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for McHughes.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McHughes, right into the meat.
Kukko moves out of range of the leg kick from McHughes.
McHughes tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Kukko with that takedown attempt.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McHughes manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McHughes defending well as Kukko loads up on a big left hand.
Kukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McHughes tries to avoid it but Kukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McHughes to the ground. McHughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko throws a head kick but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McHughes manages to avoid it.
McHughes tries to bum rush Kukko with a series of wild strikes but Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McHughes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lasi Kukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McHughes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kukko takes one to the chin there.
Kukko works over McHughes's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Kukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nigel McHughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McHughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries for a takedown but McHughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McHughes.
McHughes checks a low kick from Kukko.
McHughes slips a jab from Kukko.
McHughes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kukko throws a body punch but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McHughes 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.
McHughes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kukko back to the cage. McHughes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Kukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko moves out of range of the body kick from McHughes.
Kukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and McHughes counters with a straight right hand.
Kukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McHughes is out of range.
McHughes cracks Kukko with a right hand to the side of the head.
McHughes blocks a head kick by Kukko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McHughes, as that shot connected.
McHughes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kukko rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes checks a low kick from Kukko.
Kukko misses with a hook.
Kukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McHughes moves away.
Kukko throws a push kick but McHughes slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Kukko misses.
McHughes cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
McHughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukko.
McHughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kukko.
McHughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McHughes throws a leg kick but Kukko checks it.
McHughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McHughes connects with a leg kick. Kukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kukko misses with a two punch combination.
McHughes misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Kukko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McHughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McHughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McHughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kukko.
A little jabbing left from McHughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kukko misses with a low kick.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kukko clobbers McHughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McHughes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kukko, pushing him back against the cage.
McHughes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on McHughes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McHughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kukko can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes misses with a punch on the inside.
McHughes manages to break the clinch.
Kukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kukko misses with a right hand
and McHughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHughes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kukko stalks McHughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McHughes's face. McHughes staggers backwards, shaken.
McHughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McHughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kukko works the jab nicely.
Kukko throws a body kick that misses.
McHughes works over Kukko's head and body with a nice combination.
McHughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McHughes moves into the clinch successfully.
McHughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kukko backwards.
A short left from McHughes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHughes is trying to force a seperation but Kukko has the dominant position.
McHughes throws an elbow that misses.
McHughes leaning his opponent against the cage.
McHughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from McHughes.
Kukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kukko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McHughes misses with a low kick.
Kukko moves out of range of the body kick.
McHughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McHughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McHughes! But no joy.
McHughes looks to land a combination but Kukko avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Kukko blocks the leg kick.
Kukko checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kukko. McHughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
McHughes tries to land a front kick but Kukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kukko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kukko.
McHughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kukko throws out the jab.
Kukko checks the leg kick.
Kukko throws a series of punches but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kukko checks it well.
McHughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McHughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kukko's head.
Kukko misses with a looping left.
Kukko darts in looking for a takedown but McHughes gets double underhooks and turns Kukko into the cage.
Kukko throws an off balance right hand
and McHughes counters with a left and a right that stings Kukko.
McHughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes digs a good body shot into Kukko's ribs.
McHughes throws a nice looking combination but Kukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McHughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Kukko's head.
Kukko tries to move into range but McHughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by McHughes.
Kukko with a jab.
Kukko throws a leg kick but McHughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McHughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kukko.
McHughes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McHughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kukko's calf.
Kukko misses with a kick to the body.
Kukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kukko throws a jab when McHughes was well out of range.
Kukko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McHughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko misses with a wild body shot.
McHughes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McHughes moves away from the strike by Kukko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel McHughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McHughes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel McHughes!
Nigel McHughes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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