PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tasos Ieronymakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila's entrance music is One Hit. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rastila
vs
Ieronymakis

209 cm
27
285 lbs
15 - 1 - 1

193 cm
24
260 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tasos Ieronymakis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ieronymakis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rastila - the referee stops the clock and Ieronymakis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rastila. Ieronymakis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ieronymakis throws a front kick aimed at Rastila's knee but Rastila avoids it well.
Good shot there by Rastila.

It looks like Tasos Ieronymakis has been cut.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ieronymakis.
Rastila bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rastila loads up on a big right hand but Ieronymakis slips the punch.
Rastila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ieronymakis is out of range and Rastila settles back down.
Ieronymakis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ieronymakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rastila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rastila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ieronymakis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rastila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Rastila.
Rastila walks into a left hand.
Rastila has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rastila lands a nice looking body kick.
Ieronymakis misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rastila checks a leg kick.
Rastila tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Ieronymakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rastila lands with an uppercut that bounces Ieronymakis off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Rastila.
Ieronymakis thuds his shin into the meat of Rastila's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Ieronymakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rastila.
Nice body punch from Rastila.
Ieronymakis cracks Rastila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ieronymakis checks a leg kick nicely.
Ieronymakis cracks the inside of Rastila's front leg.
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!
Rastila checks a leg kick nicely.
Rastila throws a right and a left that Ieronymakis avoids nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ieronymakis - that will leave a mark!
Rastila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rastila as he avoids it easily.
Ieronymakis misses with a head kick.
Ieronymakis throws a body kick that misses.
Rastila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Ieronymakis.
Rastila moves out of range as Ieronymakis strikes.
Rastila jabs Ieronymakis right on the nose. Ieronymakis blinks but takes it well.
Ieronymakis checks a leg kick.
Ieronymakis misses with a low kick.
Ieronymakis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rastila is out of range and Ieronymakis settles back down.
Rastila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rastila tries a low kick but Ieronymakis avoids it.
Rastila misses with a straight left.
Rastila throws an overhand right that lands on Ieronymakis's shoulder, as Ieronymakis tries to avoid the shot.
Ieronymakis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila cracks the inside of Ieronymakis's front leg.
A jab from Rastila does it's job there.
Rastila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rastila slips a jab from Ieronymakis.
Rastila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Rastila misses.
Rastila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rastila lands with a good body shot.
Rastila moves out of range as Ieronymakis strikes.
Ieronymakis misses with a straight left.
Rastila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rastila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ieronymakis tries to move into range but Rastila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rastila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rastila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rastila avoids the head kick by Ieronymakis.
Rastila lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a leg kick that misses.
Ieronymakis pushes Rastila away with a front kick.
Ieronymakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rastila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ieronymakis doesn't seem bothered though.
Ieronymakis throws a hook but Rastila blocks it.
Ieronymakis moves out of range as Rastila throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rastila. That snapped Ieronymakis's head back.
Rastila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ieronymakis's calf.
Rastila motions for Ieronymakis to come forward. Rastila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Ieronymakis is predictable there
and Rastila counters with a nice body kick.
Rastila throws a head kick that Ieronymakis semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ieronymakis.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Rastila tries a low kick but Ieronymakis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A slapping body kick lands there for Rastila.
Rastila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ieronymakis darts in looking for a takedown but Rastila gets double underhooks and turns Ieronymakis into the cage.
Ieronymakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Rastila is trying to force a seperation but Ieronymakis has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ieronymakis.
Rastila stalling in the clinch but Ieronymakis improves position.

Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Ieronymakis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rastila shoots in and drives through. Ieronymakis sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Rastila.
Ieronymakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rastila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rastila throws a leg kick but Ieronymakis checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ieronymakis - that will leave a mark!
Rastila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila throws an overhand right that lands on Ieronymakis's shoulder, as Ieronymakis tries to avoid the shot.
Ieronymakis lands a head kick. Rastila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ieronymakis throws a lazy uppercut

and Rastila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rastila wants to control but Ieronymakis is keeping him busy.
Ieronymakis is looking to control Rastila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ieronymakis avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rastila working the head and body with strikes.
Rastila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ieronymakis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ieronymakis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Sali inform us that Ieronymakis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ieronymakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rastila is one step ahead there.
Rastila trying to control but Ieronymakis is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila lands a couple of digs.

Ieronymakis is looking for a triangle but Rastila pushes his legs off easily.
Rastila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ieronymakis wants to sweep but no luck.
Rastila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ieronymakis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ieronymakis working for a triangle but Rastila defends it easily.
Rastila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila is working Ieronymakis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ieronymakis keeping moving, preventing Rastila from controlling successfully.
Rastila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rastila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rastila trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieronymakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rastila has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ieronymakis looking for a guillotine here but Rastila defends easily.

Ieronymakis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila trying to control but Ieronymakis is working from the bottom.
Rastila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ieronymakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ieronymakis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ieronymakis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila wants to control from the top but Ieronymakis keeps moving.
Rastila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Rastila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Rastila there.
Ieronymakis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rastila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ieronymakis tries a low kick but Rastila avoids it.
Rastila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ieronymakis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ieronymakis tests Rastila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ieronymakis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Ieronymakis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ieronymakis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rastila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ieronymakis misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ieronymakis misses with a kick to the body.
Ieronymakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rastila.
Ieronymakis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rastila finds it's way round the side to connect with Ieronymakis's head.
Ieronymakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Rastila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ieronymakis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rastila.

That has opened up Tasos Ieronymakis's cut even more.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rastila.
Ieronymakis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ieronymakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Rastila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ieronymakis's head backwards.
A jab from Rastila does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ieronymakis blocks a leg kick.
Ieronymakis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rastila.
Ieronymakis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ieronymakis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rastila throws a shot to the body.
Rastila jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis moves out of range of the leg kick from Rastila.
Nice takedown defense from Rastila. No joy for Ieronymakis on that attempt.
Rastila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rastila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rastila misses with a low kick as Ieronymakis jumps back.
Rastila throws a leg kick that is checked

and Ieronymakis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rastila!
Rastila tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ieronymakis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ieronymakis 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.
Rastila is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis working the ground and pound effectively.
Rastila is working to get back to half guard.
Ieronymakis wants to control but Rastila has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

Ieronymakis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis thumps Rastila with a low kick.
Rastila throws a front kick aimed at Ieronymakis's knee but Ieronymakis avoids it well.
Rastila throws the kick towards the body but Ieronymakis avoids it.
Rastila tries to land a leg kick but Ieronymakis saw it coming and moves away.
Rastila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rastila throws a leg kick which misses Ieronymakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Ieronymakis tries to avoid it.
Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila throws a body punch but Ieronymakis moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ieronymakis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rastila checks it well.
Veikko Rastila is winning the standup battle so far.
Rastila walks into a left hand.
Ieronymakis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ieronymakis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Veikko Rastila did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ieronymakis checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rastila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ieronymakis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rastila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ieronymakis somewhat.
Ieronymakis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rastila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ieronymakis.
Rastila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ieronymakis's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Ieronymakis.
Jab by Ieronymakis.
Rastila dips to his left and cracks Ieronymakis with an uppercut!
A jab from Rastila misses.
Rastila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Ieronymakis.
Nice defenses there by Ieronymakis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila throws a wild body kick that Ieronymakis sees coming a mile off.
Rastila throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ieronymakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ieronymakis walks into a straight right hand from Rastila.
Ieronymakis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rastila.
Rastila throws a poor cross that misses
and Ieronymakis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ieronymakis throws a front kick aimed at Rastila's knee but Rastila avoids it well.
Rastila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ieronymakis on the side of the head.
Ieronymakis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Rastila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ieronymakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rastila throws a leg kick but Ieronymakis sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ieronymakis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rastila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ieronymakis.
Rastila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ieronymakis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rastila.
Rastila lands with a nice body kick.
Ieronymakis looks to throw the jab but Rastila is out of range.
Rastila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ieronymakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ieronymakis dives in and grabs Rastila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rastila pushes down on Ieronymakis's head and hops out.
Veikko Rastila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tasos Ieronymakis.
Rastila throws a low kick but Ieronymakis moves out of range easily.
Rastila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ieronymakis can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ieronymakis.
Rastila swats away the attempt to clinch by Ieronymakis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ieronymakis avoids it really well and circles away.
Ieronymakis moves out of range as Rastila strikes.
Ieronymakis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ieronymakis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rastila loads up on a big right hand but Ieronymakis slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rastila checks a leg kick.
Veikko Rastila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rastila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rastila misses with an uppercut. Ieronymakis saw that one coming.
Ieronymakis throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ieronymakis checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rastila.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ieronymakis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ieronymakis throws a front kick aimed at Rastila's knee but Rastila avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Ieronymakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rastila looks to land a right hand but Ieronymakis moved out of range.
Ieronymakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ieronymakis moves out of range as Rastila strikes.
Ieronymakis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ieronymakis is looking to chop away at Rastila's legs.
Rastila scores with a push kick.
Ieronymakis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ieronymakis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila misses with an uppercut

and Ieronymakis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rastila's guard.
Ieronymakis looking to pass the guard.
Ieronymakis is looking to work some ground and pound but Rastila has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Rastila had his way with Tasos Ieronymakis in that round.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ieronymakis lands a right hook to the body.
Rastila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ieronymakis blocks a head kick by Rastila.
Rastila throws a chopping leg kick but Ieronymakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ieronymakis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Ieronymakis moves into range and clinches up with Rastila.
A frustrated look appears on Rastila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rastila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rastila blocks an uppercut.
Ieronymakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Rastila.
Rastila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ieronymakis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rastila's efforts to push away.
Rastila wants to break free but Ieronymakis has control.
Ieronymakis misses with the head strike.
Ieronymakis is working Rastila over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Rastila lands an overhand right.
Rastila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ieronymakis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Ieronymakis has Rastila up against the cage in a clinch.
Rastila slows down the pace here.

Rastila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ieronymakis throws a leg kick but Rastila sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Rastila.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ieronymakis.
Rastila blocks a head kick by Ieronymakis.
Rastila moves out of range as Ieronymakis strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis throws a looping overhand right but Rastila ducks down to avoid it.
Rastila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rastila misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rastila.
Nice body punch from Rastila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila catches Ieronymakis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Ieronymakis blocks the low kick.
Ieronymakis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rastila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ieronymakis manages to avoid it.
Rastila tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ieronymakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rastila.
Ieronymakis connects with a solid leg kick.
Rastila throws a right and a left that Ieronymakis avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ieronymakis feints and then cracks Rastila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rastila down.
Rastila throws a leg kick that misses.
Rastila avoids a kick to the body.
Ieronymakis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Ieronymakis slams his shin into Rastila's torso.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ieronymakis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ieronymakis 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.
Rastila moves away from the strike by Ieronymakis.
Rastila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ieronymakis's calf.
Rastila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ieronymakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ieronymakis thumps Rastila with a low kick.
Good work by Rastila as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila misses with a low kick.
Rastila throws a sloppy head kick and Ieronymakis moves out of range easily.
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!
Ieronymakis blocks a low kick nicely.
Veikko Rastila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rastila throws out a loose jab but Ieronymakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Ieronymakis misses.
Ieronymakis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ieronymakis scores with a spinning back kick!
Rastila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rastila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ieronymakis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ieronymakis is out of range.
Ieronymakis tries a head kick but it misses.
Ieronymakis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rastila in his tracks.
Tasos Ieronymakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ieronymakis misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tasos Ieronymakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rastila 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Rastila!
Veikko Rastila retains his heavyweight title!
Veikko Rastila took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank Galaxy FC and Whymer, take care!'.