Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 36: Boudain vs Satan
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Kukko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Margera backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.#TD#
Kukko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Margera manages to get back to half guard.
Margera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Margera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Margera trying to control from the bottom.
Margera holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kukko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Margera trying to control but Kukko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kukko is trying to work for a kimura but Margera is defending well. #T1#
Margera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kukko's back!
Margera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Margera not allowing Kukko to control his hands.
Margera scores with punches from the back.
Margera throwing sloppy strikes.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Margera controlling the positon.
Kukko staying busy and making it hard for Margera to control. #T2#
Kukko has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Margera.
I really don't envy Kukko right now.
Kukko trying to control the action but Margera just sinks the hooks in.
Margera controlling the position well here. Kukko rolled but Margera kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Margera looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Margera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kukko tries to escape the position.
Kukko is trying to get back to his feet but Margera has full control of the position and if anything, Kukko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Margera struggling to land strikes to the head as Kukko covers up.
Margera misses with punches from the back. #T3#
Kukko takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Margera struggling to land strikes to the head as Kukko covers up.
Margera 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.
Margera missing with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Margera has good solid back control here.
Margera cracks Kukko with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kukko from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Margera doesn't have the hooks in and Kukko manages to turn into his guard.
Kukko being controlled here momentarily.
Kukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Margera pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Margera wants to hit a switch here but Kukko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Margera there!
Margera gets back to half guard.
Margera is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Margera wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Kukko there.
Kukko is taking a breather. Margera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kukko is pressing down on Margera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Margera is holding on for now.
Kukko is keen to just control but Margera is a slippery customer.
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 Rokki Kukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bam Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kukko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Margera avoids the elbow strike from Kukko, against the cage.
Kukko wants to take the fight to the mat but Margera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kukko tightens his grip and picks Margera up, before dumping him to the ground. Margera manages to land in guard.
Margera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Margera trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Margera.
Margera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Margera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Kukko jabs Margera right on the nose. Margera blinks but takes it well.
Margera throws a body kick that misses
and Kukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko. #TD#
Kukko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kukko lands a nice short elbow.
Margera is controlling Kukko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Margera is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Margera avoid being mounted?#T2#
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Margera keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kukko connects with a nice short shot to Margera's temple.
Margera controlling the position for now.
Margera trying to control here.
Margera manages to get to full guard.
Margera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Kukko postures up.
Margera has Kukko pulled in close to control his posture.
Kukko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Margera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Margera is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Kukko controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Margera misses with a leg kick.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko defending well as Margera loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Margera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kukko scores with a punch to the head.
Margera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kukko counters with a left and a right that stings Margera.
Kukko lands a jab.
Margera walks straight into a right hand from Kukko - that's dropped him! Kukko jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Margera from any more punishment! Margera complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMMA London
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Templar takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Templar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Kukko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Templar to the ground. Kukko is now in Templar's guard.#SUB2#
Templar is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Templar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Templar is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily.
Templar being controlled here, momentarily.
Kukko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Templar for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Templar is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kukko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kukko postures up in Templar's guard and throws a big left but Templar blocks it.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Templar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Templar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kukko defends well.#SUB2#
Templar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.
Kukko showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Templar staying out of range there.
Kukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Templar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kukko pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko controlling the action here.
Templar tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.#T3#
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kukko trying to control the action but Templar is working from the bottom.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Kukko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Templar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Ascension 0520
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
McLarnin misses the jab.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLarnin manages to avoid it.
McLarnin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kukko connects with a crisp jab.
McLarnin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLarnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLarnin misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Kukko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Kukko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLarnin.
Kukko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Kukko misses with a right hand
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLarnin tests Kukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukko tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
McLarnin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kukko.#CL#
Kukko moves into the clinch successfully.
McLarnin tries to land a knee to the head but Kukko blocks with his arms.
Kukko has McLarnin pushed against the cage.
Kukko is looking for a takedown.
McLarnin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukko avoids it.
Kukko effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
McLarnin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Kukko has managed to clinch.
Kukko wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Kukko has hold of one of McLarnin's legs. McLarnin is fighting the takedown attempt but Kukko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kukko throws an elbow that misses. McLarnin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kukko's guard. Nice move by McLarnin!#REVB#
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
McLarnin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kukko keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kukko wants to stand and escape but McLarnin is having none of it.
Kukko is controlling McLarnin's posture.
McLarnin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McLarnin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McLarnin prevents Kukko from improving his position.
Kukko has his hands clasped together around McLarnin's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Kukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kukko is trying to maintain the position but McLarnin is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kukko moves to clinch but McLarnin breaks away
and McLarnin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLarnin cracks Kukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kukko drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLarnin sprawls and moves away.
McLarnin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kukko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kukko tries to clinch #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McLarnin.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kukko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McLarnin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kukko pinned against the cage. Kukko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kukko drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLarnin sprawls and moves away.
Kukko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kukko throws a shot to the body.
McLarnin cracks Kukko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rokki Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko misses with a left hand
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
McLarnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kukko staying out of range there.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but McLarnin shows good takedown defense.
Kukko throws a series of punches but McLarnin avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Kukko. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kukko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLarnin's hands.
Kukko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kukko goes for a double leg but McLarnin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McLarnin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko misses with a double jab
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kukko enables McLarnin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kukko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kukko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and McLarnin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
McLarnin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McLarnin wants to break free but Kukko has control.
Kukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McLarnin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Kukko breaks the clinch.
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
McLarnin goes for a double leg but Kukko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kukko continues to drive forward.
McLarnin misses with a body shot.
Kukko wants to clinch
and Kukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLarnin lands a nice hook to Kukko's body. Kukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kukko throws a series of punches but McLarnin avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Kukko tries to clinch but McLarnin moves away
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with McLarnin, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes McLarnin against the cage but McLarnin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kukko avoids the head kick by McLarnin.
Kukko tries to counter with a takedown but McLarnin is quick to defend against it.
Kukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
McLarnin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
#R3#
Kukko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLarnin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kukko misses with a hook
and McLarnin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kukko cracks McLarnin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLarnin misses with a two punch combination.
McLarnin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko moves away from the strike by McLarnin.
A big right from Kukko misses.
McLarnin looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range. #T1#
McLarnin lands a jab.
McLarnin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kukko finds it's way round the side to connect with McLarnin's head.
Kukko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kukko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McLarnin misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kukko misses its target.
McLarnin throws a shot from downtown. Kukko moves away and avoids it.
McLarnin misses with a looping left.
McLarnin tests Kukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLarnin blocks a head kick by Kukko. #T2#
McLarnin swings for the body but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kukko shoots for a takedown but McLarnin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kukko misses with a leg kick
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukko misses the target.
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!
McLarnin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Kukko moves into the clinch.
McLarnin tries to circle away but Kukko has him pinned against the cage.
Kukko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kukko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kukko has McLarnin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McLarnin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Kukko presses McLarnin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLarnin backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukko throws an elbow but misses.
Kukko throws a punch but it's blocked by McLarnin.
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.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but McLarnin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McLarnin is trying to push Kukko away but Kukko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McLarnin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kukko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McLarnin can turn it around.#BC2#
McLarnin breaks from the clinch.
Kukko scores with a three punch combo!
Jimmy McLarnin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLarnin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kukko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
McLarnin has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Kukko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kukko.
Kukko looking for a takedown. #BC2#
McLarnin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kukko misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLarnin misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.#TD2#
McLarnin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLarnin trying to control from half guard but Kukko is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McLarnin.
I've got McLarnin 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: Ascension 0429
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Carroll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kukko. Carroll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carroll lands a nice shot that snaps Kukko's head back.
Kukko slips a jab from Carroll.
Kukko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carroll.
Carroll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carroll works the jab nicely.
Kukko staying out of range there.
Carroll throws a nice head kick!
Nice jab there from Carroll.
Kukko fails with the takedown.
Kukko moves out of range as Carroll strikes.
Kukko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carroll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kukko's head.
Carroll thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Carroll cracks Kukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Kukko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carroll pinned against the cage. Carroll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carroll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kukko's head.
Carroll throws a solid leg kick but Kukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carroll.
Andy Carroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Carroll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kukko keeps the fight on the outside.
Carroll slaps away a takedown attempt from Kukko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andy Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Carroll.
Carroll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carroll throws a right hand that misses
and Carroll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A slow jab from Carroll misses its intended target.
Kukko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carroll.
Kukko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carroll defends it well.
Carroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carroll works Kukko's body with a nice hook.
Kukko tries to clinch but Carroll is having none of it.
Kukko needs to keep his hands up - Carroll had a free shot at his head there.
Carroll lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carroll throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko throws a hook but Carroll blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Carroll misses its target.
Carroll is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kukko misses with a looping left.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andy Carroll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carroll fails to land with a series of punches.
Kukko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carroll.
Kukko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carroll. Carroll obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Kukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carroll moves away.
Carroll tests Kukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kukko is defended easily by Carroll.
Kukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukko tries to clinch up.
Carroll throws the left hand but Kukko avoids the punch easily.
Carroll just misses with a punch to the body.
Carroll misses with a looping right.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Carroll!
Kukko with a nice cross.
Carroll lands a nice looking body shot.
Kukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carroll throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carroll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kukko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kukko takes a swing at Carroll's ribcage but misses.
Carroll wants to clinch.
Carroll scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Carroll dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kukko looks to land a right hand but Carroll moved out of range.
Carroll is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Carroll instigates a clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kukko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Carroll has got the better of the exchanges.
Carroll misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko tries a body shot but Carroll blocks it. #BC#
Carroll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carroll lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Carroll closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Carroll manages to break the clinch.
Kukko throws a right hand that Carroll ducks under and follows up with a left that Carroll also avoids with ease.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carroll wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko shoots and misses
and Carroll counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carroll. Kukko shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by Carroll.#T1#
Carroll cracks Kukko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carroll lands a body shot. #CL2#
Kukko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kukko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carroll is trying to stall. #BC#
Carroll breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Carroll.
Carroll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carroll checks the leg kick.
Carroll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carroll. Kukko shrugs it off though.
Carroll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kukko can do to turn this around?
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carroll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Carroll to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Carroll clinches with his opponent.
Kukko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andy Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.#BC#
Carroll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kukko tries for a takedown but Carroll circles away easily
and Carroll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carroll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kukko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carroll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andy Carroll is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukko is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Carroll.
Carroll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Kukko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carroll is pulling down on Kukko's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kukko won't allow Carroll to sweep him here.
Carroll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Carroll manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Carroll drives through and clinches with Kukko against the cage.
Carroll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kukko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but Carroll turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carroll looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Carroll breaks from the clinch.
Kukko blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Kukko misses with a low kick.
Carroll connects with a looping right hand.
Carroll scores with a hook to the body. Kukko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carroll scoring well with a low kick there.
Carroll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Carroll moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kukko wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Carroll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Carroll.
Kukko throws a right hand that Carroll ducks under and follows up with a left that Carroll also avoids with ease.
Carroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko with the counter takedown but Carroll avoids it easily.
Kukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Carroll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Carroll dominated that second round.
That's time! Carroll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Carroll darts in and clinches Kukko up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carroll as Kukko tries to tie him up.
Carroll is pressed up against the cage. Kukko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carroll down to the mat. Carroll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carroll drops his hands momentarily and Kukko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kukko walks into a jab.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carroll as he jumps to the side.
Carroll lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko shoots in but Carroll avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andy Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Carroll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kukko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Carroll.#T1#
Kukko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kukko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but Carroll slips the punch.
Carroll with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carroll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko wants to counter with a clinch but Carroll pushes him away.
Carroll slips under a jab from Kukko.
Kukko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Carroll.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carroll, right into the meat.
Kukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Carroll.
Carroll fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carroll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andy Carroll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Carroll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kukko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carroll cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
Carroll scores with a sloppy right hand. Kukko should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko misses the jab.
Kukko throws a right and a left that Carroll avoids nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Carroll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carroll scores with a nice strike.
Kukko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Carroll connects with a body shot that sends Kukko's belly button to the back.
Kukko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carroll connects with a body shot.
Kukko throws a sloppy head kick and Carroll moves out of range easily.
Carroll appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carroll connects with a body shot.
Kukko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carroll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carroll scores with a decent looking hook.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carroll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carroll is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Carroll. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kukko moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Kukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carroll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kukko lands a shot to the body.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but Carroll turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kukko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carroll walks away with a smile on his face. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carroll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carroll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carroll scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Carroll.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with Carroll, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes Carroll against the cage but Carroll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carroll connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kukko momentarily.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carroll lands a jab.
Carroll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Carroll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carroll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Carroll!
Andy Carroll spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Ascension 0412
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Silker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kukko thumps Silker with a low kick.
Silker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silker throws a nice head kick!
Kukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silker throws out the jab.
Silker moves out of range as Kukko strikes.
Silker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kukko eats them both and turns towards Silker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butcher's Block in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kukko missing with a left hand there. Silker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kukko takes one to the side of the head.
Silker throws a body shot but no joy.
Kukko avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Kukko looks for a takedown but Silker sprawls well.
Silker scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Kukko drives through with a takedown into Silker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Silker keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Silker blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kukko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silker keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully. #T2#
Silker working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Kukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kukko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silker has Kukko pulled in close to control his posture.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Silker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Silker keeps moving. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kukko with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kukko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Silker.
Silker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silker lands a front kick.
Nice shot by Silker.
Kukko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kukko tries to clinch there but Silker circles away. #T4#
Silker throws a shot from downtown. Kukko moves away and avoids it.
Silker staying out of range there.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silker.
Kukko throws a shot from downtown. Silker moves away and avoids it.
Silker tries to score with a low kick but Kukko moves his leg out of the way.
Jab by Silker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko misses with a hook.
Kukko tries to score with a low kick but Silker moves his leg out of the way.
Silker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Silker circles away.
Kukko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silker. Silker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kukko's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drei Silker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kukko lands a nice hook to Silker's body. Silker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kukko moves out of range of the body kick from Silker.
Kukko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silker defends it well.
Kukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Silker throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Kukko stays in close to Silker's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Silker looking for a guillotine here but Kukko defends easily.
Silker working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko postures up in Silker's guard and throws a big left but Silker blocks it. #T1#
Silker controls Kukko momentarily but Kukko frees himself.
Kukko trying to control but Silker is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Silker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kukko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silker.
Kukko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kukko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kukko is taking a breather. Silker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kukko is thwarting Silker's attempts to control the position.
Kukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kukko working Silker over with strikes.
Silker wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kukko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silker is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Kukko trying to control from Silker's half guard. Silker has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Silker is retaining full guard.
Kukko trying to move into half guard but instead Silker has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kukko is trying to keep Silker in close.
Kukko wants to sweep here but Silker controlling him for the moment.
Kukko controls Silker momentarily but Silker frees himself.
Silker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Silker throwing strikes from guard but Kukko blocks nicely.
Silker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silker throws a big elbow that misses.
Silker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Silker working a defensive guard here.
Rokki Kukko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Silker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silker keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Kukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokki Kukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Silker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silker loads up on a big right hand but Kukko slips the punch.
Silker throws a good cross that connects.
Silker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Kukko. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Silker misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silker - that will leave a mark!
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but Silker slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kukko's hands.
Silker lands a jab.
Silker thuds a left hand into Kukko's body.#T1#
Kukko misses with a low kick.
Silker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kukko can do to turn this around?
Silker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kukko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silker. Silker obviously looking to wear him down.
Silker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drei Silker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kukko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Silker. Those never looked like landing.
Kukko cracks Silker with a good jab.
Silker looks to land a left hand but Kukko moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Silker scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Silker just misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silker is looking for a counter combo.
Silker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silker throws a wild body kick that Kukko sees coming a mile off.
Kukko checks a leg kick.
Silker wants to clinch#TD2#
and Kukko counters with a single leg into guard. Silker didn't expect that. #SUB#
Silker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silker is trying to keep Kukko in close. #T3#
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silker keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silker working for submissions but it's allowed Kukko to get to half guard.
Kukko is pressing down on Silker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silker is holding on for now.
Kukko is taking a breather. Silker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kukko prevents Silker from improving his position.
Silker manages to get to full guard.
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Silker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Silker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.
Kukko throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drei Silker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silker 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drei Silker!

Event: Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Kukko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLarnin on the side of the head.
Kukko throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kukko wants to improve his position but McLarnin is controlling well.
McLarnin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kukko is looking to improve his position.
Kukko wants to control but McLarnin is keeping busy.
McLarnin prevents Kukko from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin is taking a breather. Kukko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McLarnin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukko trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Kukko is trying to escape the mount.
McLarnin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kukko is looking to escape.
McLarnin controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLarnin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kukko is desperately trying to improve his position but McLarnin has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
McLarnin landing strikes from the mount.
Kukko tries to hold on but McLarnin postures up.
Kukko is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McLarnin working Kukko over with strikes here.
Kukko tries to hold on but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kukko working to try and regain half guard.
Kukko regains half guard.
Kukko is not content to let McLarnin control the position.#T3#
McLarnin wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kukko uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
McLarnin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLarnin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
McLarnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kukko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kukko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLarnin passes into side control, despite Kukko's attempt to control the position.
Kukko is looking for a sweep.
Kukko struggling a bit here.
Kukko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLarnin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kukko is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko wants to control but McLarnin postures up.#SUB2#
McLarnin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLarnin lands with a nice body punch.
McLarnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kukko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLarnin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McLarnin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kukko is in McLarnin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Kukko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McLarnin is looking to stand up but Kukko isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
McLarnin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kukko has picked McLarnin up and slammed him! McLarnin can't keep hold of the triangle and Kukko manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Kukko is chipping away with strikes.
McLarnin tries to escape but Kukko is in control.
McLarnin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLarnin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kukko off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kukko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McLarnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kukko trying to control the hands but McLarnin breaks the grip. #SUB2#
McLarnin tightening his grip on Kukko, looking for the choke.
McLarnin punishes Kukko with strikes from the back mount. #T2#
Kukko tries to break free.
Kukko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kukko can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kukko manages to reverse the position and now he's in McLarnin's guard. Nice work there by Kukko. #T3##SUB2#
McLarnin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kukko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kukko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily.
Kukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
McLarnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kukko working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet but Kukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McLarnin looking for subs off his back but Kukko has passed one foot through into half guard.
McLarnin is looking to improve his position.
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kukko thows a huge punch but McLarnin dodges it nicely.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko stops McLarnin from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Kukko.
McLarnin wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kukko throws a right and a left that McLarnin avoids nicely.
McLarnin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLarnin throws out the jab.
It looked like Kukko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McLarnin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLarnin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kukko.
McLarnin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kukko.#ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin darts in looking for a takedown but Kukko gets double underhooks and turns McLarnin into the cage.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kukko finish him?
McLarnin shoots in looking for a takedown. Kukko tries to sprawl out of it but McLarnin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
McLarnin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukko is refusing to be controlled, as McLarnin sits in half guard.
Kukko wants to improve his position but McLarnin is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
McLarnin trying to control from half guard but Kukko is working away.
McLarnin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kukko is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kukko lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLarnin.
Rokki Kukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
McLarnin misses with the body kick#TD#
so Kukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLarnin is wriggling around but Kukko manages to pass to half guard. #T3##REVB#
McLarnin is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Kukko throwing shots but McLarnin is blocking nicely.
McLarnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLarnin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kukko's back!
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukko manages to reverse the position and now he's in McLarnin's guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Kukko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kukko postures up.
McLarnin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kukko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
McLarnin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kukko wants to sweep but no luck.
McLarnin looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Kukko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McLarnin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Kukko gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McLarnin kicks Kukko off and gets back to his feet.
Jimmy McLarnin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
McLarnin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kukko is trying to defend but McLarnin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rokki Kukko.
I think McLarnin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Ascension 0301
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Kukko misses.
Kukko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
O'Sullivan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
O'Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel O'Sullivan has been cut.#T3#
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!#T4#
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. #CL2#
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!
#R2#
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#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
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.#TD2#
O'Sullivan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
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. #T3#
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. #TD#
Kukko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kukko defends well.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan working for a triangle but Kukko defends it easily. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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 #CL#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: EPL 11 Playoffs Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Cachemaille stuns Kukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kukko throws a low kick, looking for Cachemaille's leg but Cachemaille calmly moves out of range.
Cachemaille swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cachemaille misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Kukko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cachemaille holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kukko wants to free his trapped foot but Cachemaille 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.
Cachemaille is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cachemaille is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cachemaille controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kukko is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Nice strikes from Kukko there.
Cachemaille slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cachemaille is adopting a defensive guard.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cachemaille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cachemaille is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kukko is adopting a defensive guard.
Cachemaille is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cachemaille 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.
Kukko has his hands on Cachemaille's head, controlling the position.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cachemaille wants to get up but he can't break Kukko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kukko keeping moving, preventing Cachemaille from controlling successfully.
Cachemaille wants to stand but Kukko has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cachemaille throws a series of punches but Kukko moves out of range. #T3#
Cachemaille takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cachemaille.
Kukko misses with a looping left.
Cachemaille swings for the body but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cachemaille pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cachemaille blocks a jab.
Jean Yves Cachemaille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Cachemaille lands but Kukko takes it in his stride.
A big left from Kukko misses.
Kukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cachemaille is looking to wear down Kukko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cachemaille.
An inside leg kick lands from Cachemaille.
Cachemaille misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Cachemaille misses.
Kukko is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Cachemaille throws a nice looking combination but Kukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cachemaille misses the body punch
and Cachemaille takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Jean Yves Cachemaille has been cut.
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!
Kukko blocks a head kick by Cachemaille.
Kukko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cachemaille fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kukko checks it well.
It seemed like Kukko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cachemaille blocks a low kick nicely.
Cachemaille walks into a left hand.
Cachemaille just misses with a punch to the body.
Cachemaille comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cachemaille lands with a cross.
Cachemaille throws a leg kick but Kukko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kukko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cachemaille.
Cachemaille swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cachemaille misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Yves Cachemaille dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Yves Cachemaille'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.
#R2#
Kukko is looking to chop away at Cachemaille's legs.
Cachemaille throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away.
Kukko throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Yves Cachemaille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cachemaille takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Cachemaille misses with a low kick.
Cachemaille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kukko can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Kukko closes the distance and pushes Cachemaille back into the cage.
Kukko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cachemaille avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kukko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cachemaille throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kukkos head.
Cachemaille misses with a punch to the body.
Cachemaille lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko can't get the takedown.
Jean Yves Cachemaille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Kukko is looking for a takedown.
Kukko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cachemaille walks away with a smile on his face. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cachemaille moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cachemaille lands with a nice combination. Kukko backs away looking to recover.#T1#
A head kick from Cachemaille lands but Kukko takes it in his stride.
Kukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cachemaille.
Cachemaille checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cachemaille 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.
Kukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cachemaille misses with a body shot.
Cachemaille looks to land a body kick but Kukko moved away.
Cachemaille is looking to land body kicks.
Kukko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kukko looks for a takedown but Cachemaille sprawls well.
Cachemaille is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Cachemaille.#T2#
Kukko blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Cachemaille misses.
Kukko throws a series of punches but Cachemaille moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
Cachemaille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cachemaille scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cachemaille looks for the body kick but Kukko saw that one coming.
Cachemaille avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cachemaille rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cachemaille misses with a leg kick.
Kukko throws a leg kick but Cachemaille sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cachemaille was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cachemaille looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Kukko throws a looping overhand right but Cachemaille ducks down to avoid it.
Jean Yves Cachemaille is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cachemaille checks a low kick from Kukko.
A good leg kick by Cachemaille.
Kukko with a hook.
Kukko throws a looping overhand right but Cachemaille ducks down to avoid it.
Kukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Cachemaille.
Cachemaille scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kukko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kukko drops his hands momentarily and Cachemaille takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cachemaille misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Cachemaille throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cachemaille dodges the punch combination from Kukko.
Cachemaille misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cachemaille.
Kukko with the counter takedown but Cachemaille avoids it easily.
Kukko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kukko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cachemaille is looking to clinch.
Cachemaille slips under a jab.
Kukko misses the jab.
Kukko drops his hands momentarily and Cachemaille takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Cachemaille, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Yves Cachemaille dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Yves Cachemaille's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cachemaille. That's going to slow Kukko down. #KD2#
Kukko catches Cachemaille napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cachemaille to the canvas! #ROC2#
Cachemaille is rocked!
Cachemaille has his hands on Kukko's head, controlling the position.
Oh Cachemaille is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cachemaille trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Cachemaille seems to have got his legs back now.
Kukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cachemaille is trying to control the position but Kukko postures up.
Kukko trying to control but Cachemaille is working from the bottom.
Kukko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cachemaille haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kukko stays in close to Cachemaille's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cachemaille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A bone on bone clash there as Kukko blocks the leg kick.
Cachemaille keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukko.
Kukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cachemaille can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Kukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cachemaille pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kukko connects with a nice looking jab.
Kukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cachemaille to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Cachemaille.
Cachemaille connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kukko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kukko duly obliges. #T2#
Cachemaille misses with a body shot.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cachemaille.
Kukko unleashes a big counter combination but Cachemaille bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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!
Cachemaille walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Kukko as he checks the leg kick.
Kukko throws a looping overhand right but Cachemaille ducks down to avoid it.
Cachemaille throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko's corner calls for a 1-2. Kukko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cachemaille throws a looping overhand right but Kukko ducks down to avoid it.
Kukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cachemaille looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cachemaille motions for Kukko to come forward. Cachemaille throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cachemaille tries a head kick but it misses.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt
and Cachemaille counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kukko is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Cachemaille swings for the body but Kukko moves out of range.
Cachemaille fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Cachemaille misses.
Cachemaille avoids the head kick by Kukko.
Cachemaille takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kukko lands a really nice looking cross but Cachemaille seems unphased.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cachemaille throws a right and a left that Kukko avoids nicely.
Kukko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Cachemaille gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cachemaille is pressed up against the cage. Kukko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cachemaille down to the mat. Cachemaille avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jean Yves Cachemaille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Kukko throws a jab but it's blocked by Cachemaille.
Kukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kukko fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Cachemaille buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cachemaille stuffs the takedown attempt from Kukko. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Cachemaille was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cachemaille dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Yves Cachemaille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cachemaille lands with a good body shot.
Cachemaille scores with a sloppy right hand. Kukko should have avoided that one.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cachemaille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cachemaille tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kukko paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jean Yves Cachemaille.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cachemaille, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Yves Cachemaille!
Our winner, Jean Yves Cachemaille, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EPL 11.6
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Knight misses with a head kick.
Kukko misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Kukko dives in and scores a takedown into Knight's guard.
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Kukko postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Kukko controlling from the top position.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Kukko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Kukko cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Kukko trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vann Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Kukko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kukko there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Kukko connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Kukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knight to score with a decent uppercut.
Kukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kukko misses with a hook
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Knight misses.
Kukko misses with a straight right.
Knight lands a nice hook to Kukko's body. Kukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight throws a combination. Kukko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kukko catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Kukko's head.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knight chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kukkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at Touch-butt with that dork in the park that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko connects with the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Knight finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Knight misses.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Kukko misses. #T4#
Knight is looking to slow Kukko down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kukko 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 Knight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kukko steps in with a hook that catches Knight right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kukko follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Knight looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokki Kukko!
A victorious Rokki Kukko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ascension 1210
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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 #TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CUT2#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3##TD2#
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. #T1#
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
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 #TD2#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
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. #T3#
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.#CL2#
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.#T4#
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!#BC#
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.

Event: Ascension 1116
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Kukko moves into range and clinches up with Malaya.
Malaya gets through Kukko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kukko on the inside.
Malaya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malaya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Malaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malaya scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya misses with a kick to the body.
Kukko tries to work over Malaya's front leg with a kick but Malaya checks it.
Malaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kukko throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kukko.
Malaya throws a chopping leg kick but Kukko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malaya pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kukko back to the cage. Malaya follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kukko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab. #T1#
Kukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukko fails miserably with 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 throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kukko.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Kukko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malaya tries to move into range but Kukko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kukko swings for the body but Malaya moves out of range.
Malaya is looking to counter punch.
Malaya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malaya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kukko feints the counter takedown.
Kukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Nice body kick there by Malaya.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malaya. #T2#
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Kukko moved out of range.
Kukko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kukko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malaya is looking to chop away at Kukko's legs.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Kukko misses.
Malaya throws a head kick but Kukko moves out of range. #TD2#
Kukko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Malaya!
Kukko throws an elbow but Malaya slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kukko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kukko working the ground and pound but Malaya is defending the strikes.
Malaya is holding Kukko down, trying to stall.
Kukko fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Kukko wants to control but Malaya is keeping him busy.
Kukko controls the position from side control.
Kukko is looking to take a break and control but Malaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malaya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kukko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kukko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kukko wants to control but Malaya is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malaya is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kukko trying to control the position but Malaya is working away.
Kukko working the ground and pound from side control.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malaya keeps working.
Kukko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kukko working away.
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 Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Kukko wants to take a breather but Malaya is having none of it.
Malaya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kukko.
Malaya trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rokki Kukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya is refusing to be controlled, as Kukko sits in half guard.
Kukko thows a huge punch but Malaya dodges it nicely. #T1#
Kukko thows a huge punch but Malaya dodges it nicely.
Malaya wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Kukko controlling the pace.
Malaya is in trouble now - Kukko has advanced to mount!
Kukko trying to control but Malaya is having none of it.
Kukko with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.#T2#
Kukko lands a couple of good shots and Malaya has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kukko controlling from the back.
Kukko lands shots from the back.
Well, with Kukko on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Malaya is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kukko is controlling the position but Malaya somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kukko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kukko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kukko looks to land a strike but Malaya avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Malaya is keeping the position.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukko stands and throws Malaya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kukko cracks Malaya with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kukko happy to just control the position for now.
Malaya struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Kukko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kukko wants to control but Malaya is keeping him busy.
Kukko controlling from side mount.
Kukko trying to control the position but Malaya is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokki Kukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kukko checks a leg kick.
Malaya tried to score with a low kick but Kukko checks it.
Malaya fakes the leg kick and cracks Kukko in the body.
Malaya throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kukko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Malaya regains guard immediately.
Kukko stays in close to Malaya's body and controls the position.
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malaya is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya is controlling Kukko's posture.#T1#
Kukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kukko trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Malaya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kukko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malaya trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malaya throws a leg kick which misses Kukko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kukko tries to avoid it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malaya cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
Malaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kukko motions for Malaya to come forward. Kukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kukko has closed the distance and engaged Malaya in a clinch.
Malaya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kukko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kukko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kukko lands with a light punch inside.
Malaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kukko is looking for a takedown.
Malaya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kukko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malaya gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3##BC#
Malaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malaya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kukko takes a step back to recover.
Kukko moves out of range of the body kick.
Malaya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malaya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malaya tried to counter with a leg kick but Kukko avoided it.
Simeon Malaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Malaya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malaya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malaya thumps Kukko with a low kick.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kukko.
Kukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
Malaya slips a jab from Kukko.#CL2#
Malaya gets tackled into the cage by Kukko. Kukko maintains the clinch.
Malaya digs a right hand underneath Kukko's ribcage. Kukko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Malaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kukko wants a takedown but no success here.
Malaya is pressed up against the cage. Kukko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malaya down to the mat. Malaya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukko misses with a straight right.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kukko moves forwards but Malaya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kukko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malaya.#TD2#
Kukko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malaya did well to prevent Kukko getting side control.
Malaya is doing well to control the position and prevent Kukko from advancing to side control.
Malaya wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Kukko is nestled in close to Malaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simeon Malaya showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simeon Malaya!
Simeon Malaya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 480 - Rocker vs Hale
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kukko's head backwards.#CL2#
Hill clinches with his opponent.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Kukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kukko wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Kukko breaks the clinch.
Kukko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Hill tests Kukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Hill clinches.
Kukko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hill works on Kukko's body with a couple of short punches.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Kukko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hill regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Hill being controlled here momentarily.
Hill is working Kukko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hill landing some decent shots from guard.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Kukko's brow.
Hill postures up in Kukko's guard and throws a big left but Kukko blocks it.
Kukko trying to control the position.
Kukko keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Kukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kukko is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Kukko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill keeps trying to improve his position.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
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.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Kukko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kukko 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.
Hill wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hill's head.
A cross from Hill lands.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kukko's head.
Hill has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hill bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kukko swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Kukko tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
Kukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kukko.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Hill dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Kukko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kukko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hill lands a jab to the nose.
Kukko moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.#TD#
Kukko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hill tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.
Kukko wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kukko's back!#T1#
I really don't envy Kukko right now.
Kukko staying busy and making it hard for Hill to control.
Hill controlling well, preventing Kukko from escaping the position.
Kukko is working hard here to advance position.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kukko turns into Hill and is now in his guard.
Kukko trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukko looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hill puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kukko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kukko pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Kukko trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
Kukko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hill has passed into side control.
The ground and pound from Hill seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hill looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kukko is avoiding damage well.
Hill in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kukko is looking for a sweep.
Kukko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill thows a huge punch but Kukko dodges it nicely.
Kukko gets back to full guard.
Kukko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hill has passed into side control.
Kukko tries to improve position but can't.
Kukko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hill's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hill prevents Kukko from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard.
Kukko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Hill 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Hill.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kukko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hill.
Kukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Hill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kukko.#CL#
Kukko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kukko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kukko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Kukko to work. #T1#
Kukko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kukko wants to take the fight to the mat but Hill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Kukko avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage. #TD#
Kukko jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hill won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
Kukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill.
Hill wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
Hill chips away with some ground and pound.
Kukko trying to control the position.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet. #T2#
Hill throws a big elbow that misses.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko trying to control the position.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Hill preventing the sweep.
Hill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hill stands up over Kukko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Hill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kukko trying to control the position.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jericho Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hill advances to half guard.
Hill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hill trying to control the action but Kukko is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hill trying to control the pace.
Kukko is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukko trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukko tries to move into range but Hill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Hill!
Our winner, Jericho Hill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 470 - Turpin vs Rasputin
Date: Sep 12, 2016

#R1#
Kukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Burrell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kukko throws a push kick but Burrell slaps the foot to one side.
Kukko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burrell throws a head kick but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burrell sprawls and moves away.
Kukko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burrell checks the leg kick.
Burrell lands a jab-cross combination.
Burrell throws a leg kick
and Kukko counters with a three punch combo that has Burrell backing up. Burrell nods at Kukko to acknowledge the strikes.
Burrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burrell throws out a leg kick but Kukko moves out of range and Burrell only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Burrell misses.
Burrell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrell thuds his right hand into Kukko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Burrell gets tackled into the cage by Kukko. Kukko maintains the clinch.
Kukko tries to land a knee to the head but Burrell blocks with his arms.
Kukko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrell walks away with a smile on his face. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burrell throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Burrell has his hands on Kukko's head, controlling the position.
Burrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Kukko forces his way into half guard.
Kukko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burrell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrell has Kukko pulled in close to control his posture.
Burrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kukko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burrell is pulling down on Kukko's head to control his posture. #ES2#
Burrell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kukko throws a front kick aimed at Burrell 's knee but Burrell avoids it well.
Kukko lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burrell .
Burrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukko.
Kukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrell .
Burrell takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Burrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrell .
Burrell throws a wild body kick that Kukko sees coming a mile off.
Kukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burrell .
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrell manages to avoid it.
Burrell lands with a straight right. Kukko didn't see that one coming.
Kukko moves out of range as Burrell strikes.
Kukko tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Burrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Kukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burrell throws a wild body kick that Kukko sees coming a mile off.
Kukko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burrell scores with a jab to the head.
Burrell checks a leg kick.
Kukko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrell misses with a body shot.
Kukko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kukko misses with a wild body shot.
Burrell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4##TD#
Kukko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burrell quickly recovers to half guard.
Burrell pushes Kukko off looking to stand but Kukko dives back in and keeps control.
Burrell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kukko.
Kukko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kukko content to control rather than advance.
Burrell wants to improve his position but Kukko is controlling well.
Kukko 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.
Kukko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kukko trying to control the pace.
Kukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 Rokki Kukko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrell .
Burrell scores with a head kick. Kukko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Burrell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burrell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good work by Burrell as he checks the leg kick.
Burrell throws a big counter head kick but Kukko avoids it with no problem.
Kukko walks into a left hand.
Burrell misses with a body kick.
Kukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrell scores with a kick to the body.
Kukko tries to clinch up.
Burrell lands a nice looking body shot.
Stanley Burrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burrell tries to avoid it but Kukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burrell to the ground. Burrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burrell misses with a hook. Kukko ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Kukko as he checks the leg kick.
Burrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kukko's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko dives in and grabs Burrell 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burrell pushes down on Kukko's head and hops out.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kukko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrell thuds a left hand into Kukko's body.
A swing and a miss from Burrell .
Kukko fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burrell . That's going to slow Kukko down.
Kukko checks a low kick from Burrell .
Burrell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kukko moves in looking to clinch but Burrell pushes him off.
Kukko scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kukko closes the distance and clinches.
Burrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Burrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kukko's elbow.
Burrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kukko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrell walks away with a smile on his face. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burrell as he avoids it easily.
Kukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burrell .
Kukko digs a good body shot into Burrell 's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrell throws a head kick but Kukko moves out of range.
Burrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kukko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kukko checks a leg kick.
Stanley Burrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kukko counters with a straight right hand.
Burrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrell .
Kukko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burrell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burrell misses with a leg kick
and Kukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Burrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kukkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kukko misses with a wild body shot.
Burrell throws a counter combo.
Burrell scores with a nice right hand.
Kukko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burrell .
Kukko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burrell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Burrell .
Kukko checks the leg kick.
Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrell .
Kukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burrell counters with a stiff right hand.
Kukko works over Burrell 's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Burrell has closed the distance and engaged Kukko in a clinch.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but Burrell has him pressed against the cage.
Burrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrell taking a breather.
Burrell tries to throw a body punch but Kukko avoids it by throwing Burrell back against the cage. #T4#
Kukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burrell 's efforts to push away.
Kukko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burrell slowing the pace effectively.
Burrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukko.
Kukko tries to pull guard but Burrell holds him up against the cage and eventually Kukko drops back down to his feet.
Burrell tries to break free but Kukko pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kukko gets control of Burrell 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kukko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Burrell gets to his feet - Kukko follows without any prompting.
Burrell moves in looking to clinch but Kukko pushes him off.#TD#
Burrell gets caught napping as Kukko dives in and scores a takedown. Burrell manages to retain guard.
Kukko postures up.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Burrell is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Burrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Kukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Burrell tries to sprawl out of it but Kukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burrell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Burrell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Kukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrell .
Burrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Kukko's head.
Burrell swings for the body but Kukko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kukko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burrell throws a counter combo.#T1#
Burrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kukko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burrell wants it to stay on the feet.
Burrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burrell cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
Kukko misses with an uppercut. Burrell saw that one coming.#TD#
Kukko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burrell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kukko misses with a head shot. Burrell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burrell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Burrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burrell seems keen to control Kukko's posture.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Burrell keeps moving.
Kukko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burrell 's head.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko postures up. #T3#
Kukko won't allow Burrell to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kukko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burrell throws a leg kick which misses Kukko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kukko tries to avoid it.
Kukko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burrell .
Burrell connects with a high kick.
Burrell throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kukko counter with a right hand.
Burrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kukko.#CL#
Kukko darts in and clinches Burrell up against the cage.
Kukko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrell walks away with a smile on his face. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrell thows a leg kick but Kukko checks it
and Kukko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kukko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Kukko darts in looking for a takedown but Burrell gets double underhooks and turns Kukko into the cage.
Burrell works Kukko's body with a nice hook.
Kukko misses with a wild combination.
Burrell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kukko keeps control of Burrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kukko gets through Burrell 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kukko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kukko looking for a takedown.
Burrell wants to break free but Kukko has control.
Kukko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burrell lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanley Burrell .
I think Burrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Burrell !
An out of breath Stanley Burrell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 459 - Farewell to a Legend
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Couturier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couturier moves away from the strike by Kukko.
Couturier throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couturier thuds his shin into the meat of Kukko's side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kukko is defended easily by Couturier.
Couturier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Couturier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Couturier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kukko.
Kukko working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couturier struggling a bit here.
Couturier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko is keen to just control but Couturier is a slippery customer.#T1#
Couturier is doing well to control the position and prevent Kukko from advancing to side control.
Kukko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kukko working Couturier over with strikes.
Couturier trying to control from the bottom.
Couturier is doing well to control the position and prevent Kukko from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Kukko is trying to work for a kimura but Couturier is defending well.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working.
Kukko prevents Couturier from improving his position.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but Couturier defending well. #T2#
Couturier has hold of Kukko's hands but Kukko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Couturier is controlling Kukko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Couturier is trying to stand up here but Kukko is controlling him well.
Kukko is trying to control. Couturier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Couturier is trying is best to control the position here.
Couturier wants to get back to his feet.
Couturier is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couturier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Couturier.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couturier is trying to control the position but Kukko postures up. #T3#
Couturier pulls Kukko in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couturier trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kurtis Couturier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko connects with a body shot.
Couturier throws a low kick but Kukko moves out of range easily.
Kukko slips a straight right by Couturier.
A quick step to the side and Kukko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couturier tries to land a front kick but Kukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Kukko clinches with his opponent.
Couturier misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kukko. #TD#
Kukko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Couturier uses from the top position.
Couturier throws an elbow that misses. Kukko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couturier's guard. Nice move by Kukko!#REVR#
Couturier looking to control. #T4#
Kukko connects with a couple of short punches.
Couturier has his hands on Kukko's head, controlling the position.
Couturier controls Kukko momentarily but Kukko frees himself.
Kukko lands a couple of elbows.
Couturier working a defensive guard but Kukko passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kukko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Couturier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kukko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rokki Kukko!
An out of breath Rokki Kukko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 448 - Turpin vs. Slinga
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1#
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Renninger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renninger throws out a leg kick but Kukko moves out of range and Renninger only half commits.
Renninger scores with a decent looking hook.
Renninger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Renninger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukko.
Renninger connects with an inside leg kick.
Renninger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Renninger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko lands the left hand.
Kukko is looking to slow Renninger down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Renninger forces Kukko back against the cage and clinches.
Renninger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renninger gets underhooks to prevent Kukko's takedown attempt.
Renninger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renninger tries to land a knee to the head but Kukko blocks with his arms.
Renninger missing with knees to the body.
Renninger misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kukko tries to score a body lock takedown but Renninger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kukko.
A frustrated look appears on Renninger's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Kukko has picked Renninger up - he's going for a ride! Kukko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Renninger is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Renninger trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Renninger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko is trying to control. Renninger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Renninger is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Renninger avoid being mounted?
Renninger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kukko. #T2#
Renninger gets back to full guard.
Renninger is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Kukko throws an elbow that misses. Renninger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kukko's guard. Nice move by Renninger!#REVB#
Kukko trying to keep a closed guard but Renninger is proving a slippery customer.
Kukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kukko controlling the position.
Kukko trying to control the position.
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!#T3#
Renninger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Renninger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kukko is pulling down on Renninger's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kukko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Renninger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Renninger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kukko's face. #TD#
Kukko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Renninger can't fight it off and eventually Kukko manages to take the fight to the floor. Renninger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Renninger pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Kukko won't allow Renninger to sweep him here.
Renninger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kukko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Renninger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Renninger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Renninger blocks nicely.
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 Rokki Kukko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Renninger misses with a right hand
and Renninger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kukko throws a right hand that Renninger ducks under and follows up with a left that Renninger also avoids with ease.
Renninger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renninger is able to avoid easily.
Kukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renninger defends it nicely.
Renninger tries to counter with a clinch but Kukko shakes him off and moves away.
Kukko swings widly with a right hand
and Renninger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukko shoots in for a double leg but Renninger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kukko misses with a double jab.
Kukko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renninger. Renninger obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kukko. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukko.
Renninger tries a quick counter leg kick but Kukko is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Renninger misses with the body kick#TD#
and Kukko counters with a single leg into guard. Renninger didn't expect that. #T1#
Renninger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kukko won't allow Renninger to sweep him here.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Renninger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kukko's guard. #REVB#
Renninger is stalling in the full guard.
Kukko trying to keep a closed guard but Renninger is proving a slippery customer.
Renninger looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kukko has control of Renninger's left arm, preventing Renninger from doing any damage.
Renninger won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
Kukko seems keen to control Renninger's posture.
Renninger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renninger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kukko controls Renninger momentarily but Renninger frees himself.
Renninger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Renninger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Renninger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Renninger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kukko is trying to maintain the position but Renninger is very close to passing his half guard.
Kukko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
Kukko wants to control the position but Renninger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kukko trying to control here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kukko is trying to stand up here but Renninger is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Renninger is just out of range.
Renninger fails to land with a series of punches.
Renninger pushes Kukko away with a front kick.
Kukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Renninger sprawls well. He's pushed Kukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Renninger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renninger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kukko throws a hook but Renninger avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kukko darts in looking for a takedown but Renninger gets double underhooks and turns Kukko into the cage.
Kukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Renninger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Renninger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kukko misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Renninger as Kukko shoots in.
Kukko throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Renninger moves into the clinch.
Kukko has Renninger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Renninger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kukko tries to pull guard but Renninger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renninger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kukkos head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Renninger.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but Renninger has him pressed against the cage.
Kukko can't find room to land a body shot as Renninger controls the action.
Renninger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rokki Kukko has been cut.
Renninger lands with a left to the head.
Renninger lands a right hand. #BC2#
Renninger breaks from the clinch.
Kukko avoids a kick to the body.
Renninger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Renninger after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renninger scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC2#
Renninger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renninger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Renninger.
Kukko dives in for a single leg takedown but Renninger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Renninger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukko is just out of range.
Renninger misses with a low kick.
Renninger lands with a slapping head kick.
Kukko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renninger doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renninger. #TD#
Kukko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Renninger to the ground. Kukko is now in Renninger's guard.
Kukko stands up over Renninger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Renninger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Renninger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Renninger working for a triangle but Kukko defends it easily. #T2#
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renninger is keeping the position for now.
Kukko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Renninger's head.
Renninger looking for a sweep. Not yet Renninger, not yet.
Kukko postures up.
Kukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kukko throws a strike but Renninger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Kukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Renninger's guard. #REVR#
Kukko forces his way into half guard.
Kukko is keen to just control but Renninger is a slippery customer.
Kukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kukko with the ground and pound but Renninger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kukko being controlled here momentarily.
Renninger looking to control.
Kukko 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.#T4#
Kukko lands a couple of digs.
Renninger has control of Kukko's left arm, preventing Kukko from doing any damage.
Kukko works over Renninger with some ground and pound from guard.
Kukko trying to control but Renninger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Renninger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kukko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Renninger seems keen to control Kukko's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kukko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Renninger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Renninger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Renninger!
Richard Renninger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 441 - Ratore vs. Slinga
Date: May 16, 2016

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Saibot
and Kukko counters with a one-two to the body.
Kukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Kukko scores with a jab.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Saibot throws a solid leg kick but Kukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saibot.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Kukko's head.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Kukko avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukko manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kukko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Kukko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot catches Kukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kukko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Kukko counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kukko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Saibot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kukko is able to avoid easily.
Kukko moves out of range as Saibot throws a body kick.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Saibot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Kukko lands.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Saibot tried to score with a low kick but Kukko checks it.
Kukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Kukko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kukko slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot backing away here, and Kukko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot scores with a head kick.
Saibot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kukko feints the counter takedown.
Saibot throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Kukko's defenses. #T3#
Saibot takes one to the side of the head.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Kukko avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Kukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Kukko moved out of range nicely.
Kukko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot scores with a hook.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Saibot throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kukko counters with a shoot takedown. Saibot fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Kukko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Saibot is trying to control the position but Kukko postures up.
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.
Kukko lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot connects with a solid leg kick.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kukko can do to turn this around?
Kukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kukko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saibot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kukko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kukko.
Kukko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kukko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left and a right from Saibot both land. Nice combination.
Saibot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kukko.
Saibot cracks Kukko with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1##TD2#
Kukko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kukko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kukko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saibot is looking for a sweep.
Kukko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saibot is avoiding damage well.
Saibot is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Kukko lands a nice forearm strike.
Kukko controlling from side mount.
Kukko throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Kukko lands a few punches from side control.
Kukko misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Kukko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kukko in side control, throwing shots but Saibot defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kukko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kukko trying to control the action but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Kukko is controlling well.
Kukko trying to control from half guard but Saibot is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Kukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kukko prevents Saibot from improving his position.
Saibot wants to control the action here but instead Kukko manages to pass to full mount!
Kukko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saibot tries to lock up and control but Kukko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kukko looking to finish Saibot with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saibot!
Kukko with good strikes from the mount here!
Kukko lands a big elbow.
Kukko trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Saibot wants to hold on but Kukko pushes him away.
Kukko with shots to the head and body - Saibot looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kukko controlling his opponent.
Kukko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saibot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kukko slips a nice elbow through Saibot's hands, connecting with Saibot's forehead.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saibot keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokki Kukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Saibot.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Kukko feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot 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.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Kukko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a body kick.#T1#
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kukko dives in and grabs Saibot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saibot pushes down on Kukko's head and hops out.
Some bone on bone action there as Kukko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a low kick as Kukko jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Kukko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saibot misses with a jab to the body
and Kukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kukko is out of range and Saibot settles back down.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Saibot gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Kukko counter with a right hand.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Kukko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko flicks out a counter leg kick but Saibot steps away.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
letting Kukko counter with a right hand.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Kukko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kukko counter with a right hand.
Kukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but Saibot shows good takedown defense.
Kukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.#T3#
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
A countering left hand to the body from Kukko misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kukko. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saibot. That's going to slow Kukko down.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Kukko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Kukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick and Kukko moves out of range easily. #T4#
Saibot stuns Kukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saibot.
Saibot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kukko finds it's way round the side to connect with Saibot's head.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
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!
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Kukko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Saibot is controlling Kukko's posture.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saibot 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
During a confident post fight interview, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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