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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 1848 p4p, 216 weight class) and Ryan Mcarthy (ranked 1840 p4p, 215 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Mcarthy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Mcarthy misses
and Kutvonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcarthy is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kutvonen landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Mcarthy to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcarthy is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcarthy wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcarthy wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kutvonen 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.
Mcarthy wriggles free and stands up.
Mcarthy scores with a hook to the body. Kutvonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcarthy 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.
A good leg kick by Kutvonen.
Mcarthy clinches up against the cage.
Mcarthy is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcarthy stalling.
Kutvonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcarthy up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutvonen has double underhooks.
Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcarthy letting Kutvonen take a breather here.
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Mcarthy checks it.
Mcarthy throws a big counter head kick but Kutvonen avoids it with no problem.
Mcarthy clinches with his opponent.
Mcarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kutvonen looking for a takedown.
Mcarthy has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy working aggressively here.
Kutvonen is working for takedown but Mcarthy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcarthy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kutvonen avoids the damage to the body.
Mcarthy letting Kutvonen take a breather here.
Mcarthy blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Mcarthy is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Mcarthy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Mcarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcarthy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ryan Mcarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kutvonen.
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!
Mcarthy throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kutvonen, right into the meat.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mcarthy tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen misses with a kick to the body
and Mcarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen tries to land a body kick
letting Mcarthy counter with a right hand.
Mcarthy takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcarthy sprawls and moves away.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcarthy misses with a double jab.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Mcarthy as Kutvonen shoots in.
Kutvonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcarthy pinned against the cage. Mcarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcarthy slips a jab from Kutvonen.
A low kick from Kutvonen is predictable there
and Mcarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan Mcarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen tries to score with a low kick but Mcarthy moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcarthy lands a right hook to the body.
Kutvonen forces Mcarthy back against the cage and clinches.
Mcarthy throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen tries to stall but Mcarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcarthy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcarthy manages to break the clinch.
Mcarthy clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen lands an uppercut.
Mcarthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen goes for a takedown attempt but Mcarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kutvonen moves into range and clinches up with Mcarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mcarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Mcarthy tries to stall but Kutvonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcarthy manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Mcarthy.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcarthy. That did some damage!
Mcarthy connects with an inside leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcarthy.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy throws out a powerful jab.
Mcarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Kutvonen.
Mcarthy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mcarthy drives through and clinches with Kutvonen against the cage.
Mcarthy pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kutvonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcarthy manages to break the clinch.
Mcarthy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kutvonen gets tackled into the cage by Mcarthy. Mcarthy maintains the clinch.
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcarthy tries to clinch up but Kutvonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcarthy darts in and clinches Kutvonen up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcarthy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kutvonen's brow.
Mcarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcarthy is trying to break free.
Mcarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen lands a really nice looking cross but Mcarthy seems unphased.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcarthy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Kutvonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ryan Mcarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen blocks a head kick by Mcarthy.
Kutvonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kutvonen wants to land a leg kick but Mcarthy is out of range.
Mcarthy throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen thumps Mcarthy with a low kick.
Kutvonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mcarthy.
Good work by Mcarthy as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Mcarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Mcarthy tries to clinch up.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Mcarthy avoids it well and moves away.
Mcarthy motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Mcarthy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcarthy blocks the leg kick.
Mcarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Mcarthy misses with a few strikes there.
Mcarthy moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Mcarthy throws a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Mcarthy's midsection.
Mcarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen lands an overhand right.
Mcarthy blocks a jab.
Mcarthy misses with a looping left.
Mcarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kutvonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcarthy tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Mcarthy to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen is standing up over Mcarthy. Mcarthy looks to escape but Kutvonen dives into side control.
Mcarthy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kutvonen is controlling him well.
Kutvonen cracks Mcarthy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcarthy pushes Kutvonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kutvonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcarthy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mcarthy is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen lands strikes to the head.
Mcarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen scores with strikes from the back.
Kutvonen scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kutvonen lands shots from the back.
Kutvonen is landing with strikes. Mcarthy can't take much more of this.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen lands strikes to the head.
Kutvonen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mcarthy is trying to get back to his feet but Kutvonen has full control of the position and if anything, Mcarthy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kutvonen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mcarthy is covering up but some of the strikes from Kutvonen are getting through and doing damage.
Kutvonen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mcarthy is rocked!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kutvonen controlling the positon.
Mcarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen cracks Mcarthy with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Mcarthy from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Mcarthy covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kutvonen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mcarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will Kutvonen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mcarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Mcarthy is trapped and Kutvonen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kutvonen 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!
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