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Event:
ENIGMA 252
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Kutvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piskor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Piskor moves out of range.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Piskor is just out of range.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Piskor's body.
Piskor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piskor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Kutvonen does it's job there.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kutvonen duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen leaves Piskor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zygfryd Piskor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piskor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen works Piskor's body with a nice hook.
Kutvonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Piskor is out of range. #TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Piskor looking for submissions off his back.
Kutvonen is controlling the pace.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Piskor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piskor's head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Piskor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Piskor actively working from the bottom here.
Kutvonen is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Piskor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Piskor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Piskor actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Kutvonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Piskor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Piskor trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Piskor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kutvonen pulls his head out easily.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Piskor defends it.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Piskor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kutvonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Piskor's head.#TD#
Piskor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Piskor.
Kutvonen struggling a bit here.
Piskor is looking to take a break and control but Kutvonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piskor working away.#SUB#
Piskor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kutvonen has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piskor swivels and escapes.
Piskor fails with the takedown.
Kutvonen leaves Piskor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piskor but Piskor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Piskor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kutvonen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zygfryd Piskor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Kossu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Piskor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piskor dives in for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Piskor blocking some punches.
Piskor is working for takedown but Kutvonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Piskor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kutvonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Piskor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kutvonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Piskor after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Kutvonen manages to break the clinch.
Piskor drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kossu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Kutvonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Piskor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kutvonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piskor being controlled here momentarily.
Piskor trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Piskor has gone for a leg lock! Kutvonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Piskor's guard.#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Piskor has an active guard here but Kutvonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Piskor is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Piskor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Piskor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Piskor defends it.
Kutvonen is just content to waste time from the top position. Piskor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kutvonen is in close to Piskor's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Piskor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Piskor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kutvonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Piskor keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen stands up over Piskor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen trying to control but Piskor is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen distracts Piskor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Piskor darts in looking for a takedown but Kutvonen gets double underhooks and turns Piskor into the cage. #BC2#
Kutvonen manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Piskor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kutvonen's half guard.#SUB#
Piskor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kutvonen wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piskor is thwarting Kutvonen's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Piskor is trying to work for a kimura but Kutvonen is defending well.
#T1#
Kutvonen trying to control here.
Kutvonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen has hold of Piskor's hands but Piskor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kutvonen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Piskor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kutvonen's head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piskor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kutvonen's head. #SUB#
Piskor is working for a kimura but Kutvonen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Piskor is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kossu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen is staying active underneath Piskor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kutvonen is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Piskor fails to land the takedown.
Piskor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kutvonen as he jumps to the side.
Kutvonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zygfryd Piskor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Piskor.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Piskor avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Piskor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kutvonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piskor is one step ahead there.
Piskor is looking to work some ground and pound but Kutvonen has wrist control.
Piskor wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Piskor's guard. #REVB##T4#
Kutvonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Piskor wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Kutvonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zygfryd Piskor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kutvonen 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
A relieved looking Kossu Kutvonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 245
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Sidor.
Sidor swinging wildly here.
Kutvonen lands a nice hook to Sidor's body. Sidor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen dodges the punch combination from Sidor.
Sidor misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kutvonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kutvonen prevents Sidor from escaping the position.
Kutvonen taking a breather here. #T1#
Sidor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kutvonen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Sidor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sidor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kutvonen is staying tight to Sidor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kutvonen cracks Sidor with a big right hand but Sidor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sidor is trying to buck Kutvonen off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Kutvonen looks up at the clock and then as Sidor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kutvonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kutvonen moves into full mount!
Kutvonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kutvonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sidor hang on?
Kutvonen lands with some strikes.
Sidor is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Kutvonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kutvonen lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidor taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Sidor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kutvonen wants to control the pace but Sidor is squirming around nicely.
Kutvonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sidor is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Kutvonen tries to control but Sidor wriggling away.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!#ES2#
Sidor somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sidor.
Wawrzyniec Sidor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Sidor.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidor.
Kutvonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sidor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sidor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Sidor throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen connects with a right hand. Sidor shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidor scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen goes for a double leg but Sidor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidor continues to drive forward.
Kutvonen is trying to break the clinch but Sidor has him pressed against the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Sidor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sidor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Sidor avoids it well and moves away.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Sidor's ribcage but misses.
Sidor scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Sidor ducked under it nicely.
Sidor misses with the combination.
Kutvonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidor finds it's way round the side to connect with Kutvonen's head. #T1#
Sidor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kutvonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kutvonen misses with a straight left.
Kutvonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sidor throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Sidor misses with an uppercut.
Sidor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidor misses with a looping right.
Sidor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen slips a jab and a cross from Sidor.
Nice defenses there by Sidor.
Some bone on bone action there as Kutvonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Sidor connects with the punch.
Kutvonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sidor.
Sidor throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidor can do to turn this around?
Sidor throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Sidor.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Sidor avoids it well and moves away.
Sidor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!#CL2#
Sidor moves into the clinch.
Kutvonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kutvonen jumps guard but Sidor stands there with Kutvonen around his waist. Kutvonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kossu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Sidor gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Sidor improves his position.
#T3#
Sidor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Kutvonen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kutvonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kutvonen prevents Sidor from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen trying to control but Sidor is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen won't allow Sidor to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kossu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Sidor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sidor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wawrzyniec Sidor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen blocks a head kick by Sidor.
Sidor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sidor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidor throws out a counter right but Kutvonen avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sidor but Sidor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sidor tries to clinch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Sidor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Sidor's ribcage but misses.
Sidor thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidor misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Sidor moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Sidor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidor throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Sidor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Kutvonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kutvonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sidor keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kutvonen prevents Sidor from getting back to his feet.
Sidor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kutvonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Sidor keeps moving.
Kutvonen won't allow Sidor to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sidor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sidor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sidor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Kutvonen pushing down on Sidor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Sidor defends it.
Kutvonen is nestled in close to Sidor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sidor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kutvonen lands strikes from half guard.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kutvonen raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Sidor is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
Kutvonen looking to finish Sidor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sidor!
Kutvonen raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Kutvonen.
Sidor really wants to buck Kutvonen off and get back to his feet.
Kutvonen landing strikes from the mount.
Sidor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kutvonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sidor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kutvonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kossu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kutvonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
A very excited looking Kossu Kutvonen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RFL - Stack Shot
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Kutvonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bender counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Bender has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bender is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kutvonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kutvonen misses the body punch
and Bender cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bender.
Bender takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen jabs Bender to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bender is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kossu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuns Bender with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Bender takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bender circles away.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bender wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen with a jab.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Bender's midsection.
Kutvonen with a nice cross.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Bender's head but Bender sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Bender was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.#T3#
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kutvonen jabs at Bender's body.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bender is just out of range.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bender rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
It looked like Bender wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roy Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kossu Kutvonen.
Bender defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bender at a distance.
#T4#
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the nose.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kutvonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kutvonen shoots in and drives through. Bender sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Bender tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bender takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kutvonen connects with a looping right hand.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bender counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kutvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Bender moves away and avoids it.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bender.
Kutvonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bender walks into a straight right hand from Kutvonen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
Bender appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bender slips under a jab.#T2#
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen stuns Bender with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bender to counter with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
Bender takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Bender 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bender takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bender was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that Bender ducks under and follows up with a left that Bender also avoids with ease.#T3#
Kutvonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bender's hands.
Kutvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kutvonen lunges at Bender with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bender's hand.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bender as he avoids it easily.
Bender seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roy Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kossu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bender uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Bender moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Bender 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
It looked like Bender was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws an off balance right hand
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and then 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!
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kossu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bender drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kutvonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bender's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bender slips under a jab from Kutvonen.#TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bender to the mat! Bender manages to get full guard.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Bender is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bender looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Bender's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen distracts Bender with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bender is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kutvonen is pulling down on Bender's head to control his posture.
Kutvonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bender.
Kutvonen 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.
Bender throws a big elbow that misses.
Bender throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bender's guard. #REVB#
Bender 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.
Kutvonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kutvonen is stalling in the full guard.
Roy Bender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bender 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.
Bender is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kutvonen is concentrating on defense, preventing Bender from advancing position.
Kossu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bender trying to pass the guard but Kutvonen defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kutvonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bender is looking to work some ground and pound but Kutvonen has wrist control.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bender trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen has a closed guard, preventing Bender from standing up.
Bender pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kutvonen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kutvonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutvonen, not yet.
Bender lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen has his hands on Bender's head, controlling the position.
Bender stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutvonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bender manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen passes Bender's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kutvonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Bender is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutvonen controlling the pace.
Bender moves into full guard.
Kossu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kossu Kutvonen.
Well Kutvonen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
After winning the bout, Kossu Kutvonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RFL - Get Cracking
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Kutvonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Kutvonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rank did well to prevent Kutvonen getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rank moves into full guard.
Rank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen lands a couple of elbows.
Rank keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rank wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Rank's brow.
Rank wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
Rank is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen advances to half guard.
Well, if Kutvonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kutvonen winds up and cracks Rank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kutvonen trying to control the pace.
Kutvonen stops Rank from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen is trying to control. Rank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Rank wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Rank is trying to control but can't.
Kutvonen controlling the action here.
Rank has his hands clasped together around Kutvonen's back. He's all about the action.
Rank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rank.
Rank wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kutvonen trying to control but Rank is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rank is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rank wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Rank misses the target.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rank.
Rank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rank shoots in for a double leg but Kutvonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rank throws out the jab.
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kutvonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Rank's head. #T4#
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rank manages to avoid it.
And Rank tries to counter it with a takedown but Kutvonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Rank counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rank 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#
Rank is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kutvonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kutvonen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rank keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Rank is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Rank misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown but Rank sprawls well.
Rank dives in for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Rank.
Kutvonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Rank's body.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rank throws out the jab. #T1#
Rank misses the jab.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Rank's head back.
Kutvonen tries to move into range but Rank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kutvonen is trying to control. Rank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rank is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen working Rank over with strikes.
Kutvonen is nestled in close to Rank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kutvonen prevents Rank from improving his position.
Kutvonen working the head and body with strikes.
Rank has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rank wants to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kossu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen prevents Rank from improving his position.
Rank is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard.
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Rank is defending the position.
Kutvonen stops Rank from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutvonen slips a nice elbow through Rank's hands, connecting with Rank's forehead.
Rank manages to get to full guard.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Rank is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen cracks Rank with a solid left hand.
Rank wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Rank is keeping the position.
Rank wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
Kutvonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kutvonen stops Rank from standing up.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
Kutvonen slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kutvonen lands a nice short elbow.
Rank is trying to stand.
Rank is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Rank is trying to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Rank regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rank holds on and takes a little breather.
Rank wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen works over Rank with some ground and pound from guard.
Kutvonen trying to control but Rank is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kutvonen controls the pace.
Kutvonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rank's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Rank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rank.#TD2#
Rank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kutvonen's guard.
Kutvonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutvonen, not yet.
Kutvonen is working hard here to advance position.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rank can do to turn this around?
Rank trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kutvonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rank manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rank is keeping the position for now.
Rank is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Rank keeps moving.
Kutvonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rank pulls Kutvonen in to control the position.
Kutvonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kutvonen stops Rank from standing up.
Kutvonen stays in close to Rank's body and controls the position. #T2#
Rank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kutvonen has passed into side control.
Kutvonen gets to mount! Rank was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rank is looking to get to half guard.
Rank taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen lands a big shot there that rocks Rank but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kutvonen landing punches.
Rank is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kutvonen raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rank is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kutvonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rank wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Rank is trying desperately to improve position.
Rank is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kutvonen with good strikes from the mount here!
Rank is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kutvonen controlling from mount.
Kutvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Rank that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rank is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kutvonen working Rank over with strikes here.
Rank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kutvonen controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kutvonen dominating with strikes here.
Kutvonen cracks Rank with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Rank really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kutvonen looking to finish Rank with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rank!
Kutvonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rank is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kossu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutvonen controlling the pace for now.
Kutvonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rank is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kossu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kutvonen 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
Kossu Kutvonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Otami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kutvonen defends it nicely.
Otami moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
Kutvonen lands a head shot.
Otami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Otami gets caught napping as Kutvonen dives in and scores a takedown. Otami manages to retain guard.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Otami is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Kutvonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
Kutvonen forces his way into half guard.
Kutvonen winds up and cracks Otami with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kutvonen is thwarting Otami's attempts to control the position.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutvonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kutvonen lands strikes from half guard.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Kutvonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Otami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kutvonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Otami with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Otami trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen 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.
Otami is in trouble now - Kutvonen has advanced to mount!
Kutvonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!#T4#
Kutvonen raining down shots from the mount!
Otami looks winded!
Kutvonen with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen content just to control the position here.
Kutvonen lands a big elbow.
Kutvonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kutvonen raining down shots from the mount!
Kutvonen raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Otami is rocked!
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kutvonen controlling his opponent.
Otami is still in real trouble! Can Kutvonen finish him?
Kutvonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kutvonen jabs at Otami's body.
Otami seems to have recovered his senses.
Kutvonen lands the left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Kutvonen scores with a four punch combination!
Otami throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otami moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Otami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Kutvonen feints and as Otami raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otami tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kutvonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kutvonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Kutvonen working Otami over with strikes here.
Kutvonen controlling from mount.
Otami is bucking up trying to escape but Kutvonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kossu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kutvonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Otami is breathing heavily.
Kutvonen landing strikes from the mount and Otami is in trouble!
Kutvonen content just to control the position here.
Kutvonen is landing with some decent strikes but Otami is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Kutvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kutvonen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otami taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Kutvonen controlling from the full mount.
Kutvonen lands a big elbow.
Kutvonen dominating with strikes here.
Kutvonen looking to finish Otami with some ground and pound. This is bad for Otami!
Kutvonen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Otami covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kossu Kutvonen!
Kossu Kutvonen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Song! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kossu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Song closes the distance and clinches up with Kutvonen, looking for a takedown. Song pushes Kutvonen against the cage but Kutvonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen tries to counter with a clinch but Song shakes him off and moves away.
Kossu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kutvonen pushes Song up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kutvonen has picked Song up - he's going for a ride! Kutvonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Song (0) vs (2) Kutvonen
Kutvonen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Song! Score +3 for passing guard: Song (0) vs (5) Kutvonen#SUB2#
Kutvonen goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Song turns into him and now he's in Kutvonen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Song (2) vs (5) Kutvonen
Song tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutvonen is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Song has gone for a leg lock! Kutvonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Song's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Song (2) vs (7) Kutvonen#T1#
Song keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Song swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kutvonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kutvonen lying in Song's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Song decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kutvonen taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Song!
In defeat, Kossu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Voe helevetti! Juuttaan tuomar onn varsinaenen pölökkypiä. Oottakeepa vuan kun myö aletaan oekeesti reenaamaan ja tapellaanpa sitten uuvestaan..'. |
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Event:
HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Kutvonen throws a hook but Aurelius avoids it easily.
Kutvonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Kutvonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aurelius can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aurelius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kutvonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aurelius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kutvonen pushing down on Aurelius's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen prevents Aurelius from improving his position.
Kutvonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen is thwarting Aurelius's attempts to control the position.
Kutvonen is looking to advance position but Aurelius won't allow it. #T1#
Aurelius trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
Aurelius controlling the position for now.
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aurelius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutvonen stalling away here and it's allowed Aurelius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aurelius is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Aurelius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kutvonen won't allow Aurelius to pass to mount.
Kutvonen wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Aurelius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kutvonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aurelius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep. Aurelius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aurelius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius is looking to stall here but Kutvonen recovers full guard.
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kutvonen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been informed that Aurelius has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aurelius lands a right hook to the body.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Aurelius avoids them all with ease.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Aurelius moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelius.#T4#
Aurelius scores with a nice strike.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Kutvonen is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Aurelius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aurelius!
Kutvonen wants to control for a moment but Aurelius uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Aurelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Aurelius is a slippery customer.
Kutvonen works his way into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aurelius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aurelius enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aurelius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aurelius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aurelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelius can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kossu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aurelius controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself.
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Aurelius is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Aurelius is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aurelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kutvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kutvonen wants to sweep here but Aurelius controlling him for the moment.
Kutvonen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aurelius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kutvonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aurelius.
Aurelius content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Aurelius prevents Kutvonen from improving his position.
Kutvonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aurelius stands and throws Kutvonen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kutvonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aurelius wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping him busy.
Aurelius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kutvonen is being controlled here.
Kutvonen wants to control but Aurelius postures up.
Kutvonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Aurelius wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kutvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Aurelius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aurelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius is pulling down on Kutvonen's head to control his posture.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Aurelius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Aurelius!#REVB#
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Aurelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aurelius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aurelius is one step ahead there.
Aurelius trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen managing 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.
Aurelius controlling from the top position.
Aurelius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aurelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kutvonen keeps working.
Aurelius content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Aurelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kutvonen keeps working.
Kutvonen keeping his opponent close.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Aurelius does no damage.
Kutvonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marcus Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aurelius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
A cross from Aurelius lands.
Kutvonen throws a push kick but Aurelius slaps the foot to one side.
Marcus Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##TD#
Kutvonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aurelius sprawls well initially but Kutvonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aurelius wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aurelius won't allow Kutvonen to pass to mount.
Kutvonen trying to control from Aurelius's half guard. Aurelius has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Kossu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
Aurelius trying to strike off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen slips nicely into half guard.
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 Kossu Kutvonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kutvonen, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
Marcus Aurelius was interviewed post fight and said 'The best answer to anger is silence.'. |
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