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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
50 - 21 - 0 |
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171 lbs
24 - 18 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
50 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rokki Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kukko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Malaya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kukko.
Malaya throws a front kick aimed at Kukko's knee but Kukko avoids it well.
Kukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kukko. That did some damage!
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but Malaya shows good takedown defense.
Malaya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malaya can pounce on him.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Kukko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kukko checks a low kick from Malaya.
Kukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malaya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kukko blocks a leg kick.
Malaya misses with a hook. Kukko ducked under it nicely.
Kukko 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.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Kukko unleashes a big counter combination but Malaya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kukko misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kukko throws out the jab.
Kukko swings for the body but Malaya moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Malaya - just one landing.
Malaya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malaya lands a jab to the nose.
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kukko.
Kukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaya scores with the left hand. Kukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
Malaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kukko throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Malaya throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Kukko looks to land a combination but Malaya avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kukko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malaya scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya thuds his shin into the meat of Kukko's side.
Malaya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kukko lands a really nice looking cross but Malaya seems unphased.
Malaya misses with a leg kick
so Kukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malaya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Kukko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malaya holds on and takes a little breather.
Kukko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Kukko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malaya's head.
Malaya is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Malaya trying to control the position.
Kukko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kukko landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya defending against the ground and pound.
Kukko wants to control but Malaya is keeping him busy.
Malaya defending against the ground and pound.
Malaya is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Malaya tries to improve position but can't.
Kukko is putting a hurting on Malaya here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Kukko crashes against the mat.
Malaya is trying to get back to half guard.
Kukko throws a strike aimed at the side of Malaya's head but Malaya avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Malaya dominated that round.
That's time! Malaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kukko walks into a left hand.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Simeon Malaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malaya throws a low kick but Kukko moves out of range easily.
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kukko misses with a kick to the body.
Malaya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Kukko's shoulder, as Kukko tries to avoid the shot.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko misses with a low kick as Malaya jumps back.
Malaya connects with the punch.
Malaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malaya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kukko's head.
Malaya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kukko is able to avoid easily.
As Malaya backs off Kukko throws a huge counter combo but Malaya manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Malaya coming out on top.
Malaya throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Kukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Kukko moves out of range easily.
Kukko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kukko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.
Kukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukko throws a leg kick which misses Malaya's front leg but catches the back leg as Malaya tries to avoid it.
Malaya tried to score with a low kick but Kukko checks it.
Kukko checks the leg kick.
Kukko lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Malaya.
Kukko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaya lands a leg kick that knocks Kukko off balance momentarily.
Malaya lands a head kick. Kukko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Kukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kukko moves out of range of the leg kick from Malaya.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Kukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malaya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kukko slips under a jab from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Kukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kukko feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
Kukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Kukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Kukko misses with an uppercut
and Malaya counters with a solid body kick.
Kukko misses with the combination.
Malaya scores with a hook.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya lands a head kick. Kukko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Kukko moves out of range easily.
Kukko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya tries to move into range but Kukko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Kukko takes a swing at Malaya's ribcage but misses.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kukko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malaya lands with an overhand left.
Malaya tries to sprawl but Kukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malaya looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kukko manages to pass to mount!
Kukko controlling from the full mount.
Malaya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malaya is looking to escape.
Malaya is looking to get to half guard.
Kukko is landing with some decent strikes but Malaya is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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 Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya'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. This is the final round!
Kukko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
Kukko throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kukko tries a quick counter leg kick but Malaya is wise to it.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Kukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Malaya working a defensive guard here.
Kukko trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
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.
Kukko controlling from the top position.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malaya is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malaya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Kukko as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kukko misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukko misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya motions for Kukko to come forward. Malaya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya dodges the punch combination from Kukko.
Malaya throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
Malaya looks to land a body kick but Kukko moved away.
Malaya misses the jab.
That kick from Malaya tenderised Kukko's leg. Kukko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kukko.
Malaya misses with a wild body shot.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Kukko moves his leg out of the way.
Kukko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malaya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Kukko.
Malaya gets underhooks to prevent Kukko's takedown attempt.
Malaya has a couple of punches blocked by Kukko.
Malaya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simeon Malaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Kukko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malaya pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Kukko cracks Malaya with a nice body shot.
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!
Malaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaya misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malaya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malaya thuds his right hand into Kukko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simeon Malaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rokki Kukko.
I think Malaya 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simeon Malaya!
A victorious Simeon Malaya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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