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Ascension 0301 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kukko misses.
Kukko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O'Sullivan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O'Sullivan seems to be working for a kimura but Kukko defends the submission attempt.
Kukko's coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O'Sullivan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O'Sullivan seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko is trying to get back to full guard.
O'Sullivan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O'Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O'Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O'Sullivan seems to be looking for submissions.
Kukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukko is trying to maintain the position but O'Sullivan is very close to passing his half guard.
Kukko moves into full guard.
Kukko keeping moving, preventing O'Sullivan from controlling successfully.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O'Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
O'Sullivan trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
Kukko trying to keep a closed guard but O'Sullivan is proving a slippery customer.
O'Sullivan trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O'Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rokki Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt - O'Sullivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O'Sullivan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Daniel O'Sullivan has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Sullivan moves away from the strike by Kukko.
O'Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
O'Sullivan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O'Sullivan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Kukko moves away and avoids it.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko lands with a hook. O'Sullivan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O'Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kukko. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Sullivan wants to slow Kukko down by chopping away at his legs.
O'Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kukko checks the leg kick nicely there.
O'Sullivan drives through and clinches with Kukko against the cage.
Kukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
O'Sullivan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukko controls his hands.
Kukko tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
O'Sullivan scores with a shot to the side of Kukko's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from O'Sullivan.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but O'Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Sullivan looking to slow down the pace here.
O'Sullivan lands a nice uppercut.
O'Sullivan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O'Sullivan scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel O'Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel O'Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
O'Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kukko throws out the jab.
Kukko blocks the body kick.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O'Sullivan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kukko tests O'Sullivan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukko tries for a takedown but O'Sullivan circles away easily
and O'Sullivan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kukko's guard.
Kukko keeping full guard, as O'Sullivan tries to pass.
O'Sullivan keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O'Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O'Sullivan preventing the sweep.
O'Sullivan wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
Daniel O'Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
O'Sullivan content to stall in guard here.
O'Sullivan wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
O'Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O'Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kukko is keeping the position for now.
O'Sullivan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O'Sullivan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kukko trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
O'Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'Sullivan.
Nice shot lands for Kukko.
Crunch! O'Sullivan slams his shin into Kukko's torso.
Kukko works over O'Sullivan's head and body with a nice combination.
O'Sullivan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kukko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. O'Sullivan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on O'Sullivan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from O'Sullivan fails to land.
O'Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kukko's elbow.
O'Sullivan lands a body punch.
Kukko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O'Sullivan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kukko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Sullivan misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Sullivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Sullivan.
A short uppercut from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
O'Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kukko's elbow.
Kukko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O'Sullivan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kukko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
O'Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O'Sullivan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O'Sullivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kukko defends well.
O'Sullivan working for a triangle but Kukko defends it easily.
Kukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and O'Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kukko has managed to get both his arms back between O'Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko trying to control but O'Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Kukko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O'Sullivan's head.
Kukko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
O'Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and O'Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kukko has managed to get both his arms back between O'Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
Kukko wants to control from the top but O'Sullivan keeps moving.
Kukko chips away with some ground and pound.
O'Sullivan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel O'Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel O'Sullivan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Sullivan cracks Kukko with an open hand slap.
Kukko scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kukko lands an impressive looking overhand right. O'Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
O'Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Kukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O'Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O'Sullivan looks for the body kick but Kukko saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko missing with a left hand there. O'Sullivan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O'Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kukko throws an off balance right hand
and O'Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rokki Kukko is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a head kick.
O'Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Kukko tried to counter with a leg kick but O'Sullivan avoided it.
Nice sprawl there from O'Sullivan as Kukko shoots in.
O'Sullivan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kukko, as that shot connected.
Kukko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O'Sullivan connects with a body shot that sends Kukko's belly button to the back.
Kukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O'Sullivan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kukko.
Kukko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O'Sullivan's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko checks a leg kick.
Kukko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kukko wants to land a leg kick but O'Sullivan is out of range.
Kukko throws a poor cross that misses
and O'Sullivan counters with a thumping low kick.
Kukko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O'Sullivan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kukko counters by clinching up.
Kukko tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Sullivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for O'Sullivan.
Kukko can't get the takedown.
Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Kukko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O'Sullivan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O'Sullivan scores with a shoulder strike.
Kukko can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Sullivan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kukko drops down looking for an ankle pick but O'Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice shot by O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan tries to land a leg kick but Kukko saw it coming and moves away.
O'Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Kukko, looking for a takedown. O'Sullivan pushes Kukko against the cage but Kukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O'Sullivan tests Kukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukko throws a body punch but O'Sullivan moves out of range.
Kukko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Sullivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O'Sullivan keeps the fight on the outside.
Kukko misses with a looping right.
O'Sullivan flicks out a counter leg kick but Kukko steps away.
Kukko throws a right and a left that O'Sullivan avoids nicely.
Kukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O'Sullivan lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for O'Sullivan.
Kukko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel O'Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O'Sullivan 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel O'Sullivan!
Daniel O'Sullivan 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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