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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Kulkunen (ranked 5345 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 3881 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TNT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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169 cm
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145 lbs
36 - 21 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Veikko Kulkunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington thumps Kulkunen with a low kick.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Kulkunen tries to land a front kick but Washington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulkunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulkunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Kulkunen tries to counter with a takedown but Washington is quick to defend against it.
Washington jabs at Kulkunen's body.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
As Washington looks to move away, Kulkunen throws a big counter combo but Washington just gets out of the way.
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulkunen shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulkunen misses with a head kick.
Washington looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kulkunen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Washington misses with a body punch
and Kulkunen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veikko Kulkunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kulkunen misses with a kick to the body
and Washington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington is looking to slow Kulkunen down with leg kicks.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulkunen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington swings for the body but Kulkunen moves out of range.
Washington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kulkunen if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Kulkunen on that attempt.
Washington throws a big counter head kick but Kulkunen avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Washington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington stops Kulkunen from passing to mount.
Kulkunen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulkunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kulkunen throws a strike but Washington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kulkunen is stalling in the full guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Kulkunen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulkunen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kulkunen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Washington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kulkunen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Washington has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kulkunen but great work by Washington.
Kulkunen tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
Kulkunen manages to get back to half guard.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Kulkunen defends it.
Kulkunen tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulkunen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulkunen moves into full guard.
Kulkunen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Kulkunen wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Kulkunen trying to strike off his back.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Kulkunen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kulkunen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kulkunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulkunen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Kulkunen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington digs a good body shot into Kulkunen's ribs.
Washington jabs Kulkunen right on the nose. Kulkunen blinks but takes it well.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington takes a swing at Kulkunen's ribcage but misses.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kulkunen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kulkunen fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Washington.
Washington pushes Kulkunen away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulkunen looks to throw a body kick
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Washington with a jab.
Kulkunen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veikko Kulkunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samuel Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulkunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulkunen with a body shot.
Washington throws a nice head kick!
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulkunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulkunen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulkunen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kulkunen tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Kulkunen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kulkunen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Washington is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen trying to control the position but Washington is working away.
Washington tries to buck Kulkunen off but Kulkunen is having none of it.
Washington keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulkunen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kulkunen wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulkunen wants to take a breather but Washington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kulkunen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kulkunen.
Kulkunen wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Kulkunen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulkunen wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulkunen advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Washington digs a good body shot into Kulkunen's ribs.
Kulkunen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kulkunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulkunen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Washington misses.
Kulkunen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Washington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulkunen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veikko Kulkunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulkunen blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Kulkunen darts in looking for a takedown but Washington gets double underhooks and turns Kulkunen into the cage.
Washington cracks Kulkunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulkunen shoots and misses
and Washington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kulkunen really felt that one!
Kulkunen has his takedown stuffed
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulkunen is just out of range.
Washington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Kulkunen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Kulkunen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulkunen with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen throws a combination that misses
and Washington counters with an outside leg kick.
Washington connects with a leg kick. Kulkunen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kulkunen tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Kulkunen dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Kulkunen's head and hops out.
Kulkunen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington avoids the head kick by Kulkunen.
Washington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulkunen with a body shot.
Washington lands the left hand.
Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Kulkunen shoots in and gets a takedown into Washington's guard.
Kulkunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulkunen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kulkunen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kulkunen controlling from the top position.
Kulkunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen throws a big elbow that misses.
Veikko Kulkunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulkunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulkunen is working hard here to advance position.
Washington working a defensive guard but Kulkunen passes into half guard.
Kulkunen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kulkunen wants to free his trapped foot but Washington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Veikko Kulkunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulkunen thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
Samuel Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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mgr
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