Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC #22
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Bullet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vipunen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vipunen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bullet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Bullet. Those never looked like landing.
Bullet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bullet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vipunen.
Vipunen tries to clinch up.
Bullet throws a hook to the side of Vipunen's head but Vipunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vipunen with the counter takedown but Bullet avoids it easily.
Bullet throws a push kick but Vipunen slaps the foot to one side.
Vipunen throws a leg kick but Bullet checks it.
Bullet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Bullet leaves Vipunen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vipunen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Bullet as Vipunen shoots in.
Bullet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Vipunen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullet, pushing him back against the cage.
Vipunen takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullet working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Vipunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Bullet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vipunen fails to land the takedown.
Jack Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Vipunen.#CL2#
Vipunen has Bullet up against the cage in a clinch.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Bullet.
Vipunen trying to land knees to the body.
Vipunen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vipunen missing with knees to the body.
Bullet throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullet.
Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vipunen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bullet's brow.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Bullet tries to circle away but Vipunen has him pinned against the cage.
Vipunen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bullet.
Vipunen pushes off an throws an elbow but Bullet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vipunen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bullet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bullet is breathing heavily.#T2#
Vipunen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vipunen tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullet avoids the damage to the body.
Vipunen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bullet gets an underhook and turns Vipunen into the cage.
Vipunen missing with knees to the body.
Vipunen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bullet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vipunen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bullet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullet has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bullet's elbow.
Bullet working aggressively here.
Bullet tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Bullet back against the cage.
Vipunen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vipunen tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullet avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Vipunen has hold of one of Bullet's legs. Bullet is fighting the takedown attempt but Vipunen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bullet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vipunen.
Vipunen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vipunen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bullet is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bullet keeping moving, preventing Vipunen from controlling successfully.
Bullet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vipunen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vipunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bullet holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Vipunen clinches up with Bullet and pushes him back against the cage.
Vipunen has Bullet pressed against the cage, preventing Bullet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vipunen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bullet. #T4#
Bullet lands with a light punch inside.
Bullet tries a body shot but Vipunen blocks it.
Bullet misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullet.
Bullet avoiding damage as Vipunen throws knees to the body.
Bullet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vipunen missing with knees to the body.
Bullet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bullet being controlled against the cage.
Bullet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Bullet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vipunen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bullet defends well and Vipunen ends up having to push Bullet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vipunen misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Bullet misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vipunen wants to clinch up but Bullet keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antero Vipunen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
That's time! Bullet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Bullet.
Bullet lands a right hook to the body.
Vipunen moves in looking to clinch but Bullet pushes him off.
Vipunen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bullet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vipunen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vipunen shoots in for a double leg but Bullet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bullet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vipunen.#TD2#
Vipunen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bullet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bullet is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bullet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullet manages to get to full guard.
Bullet trying to control the position here. #T1#
Bullet 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.#SU2#
Vipunen stands and steps away. Bullet gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bullet lands with a nice body punch.
Bullet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vipunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullet.
Bullet pushes Vipunen away with a front kick.
Vipunen dives in and grabs Bullet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullet pushes down on Vipunen's head and hops out.
Jack Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Vipunen.
Bullet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bullet misses with an uppercut.
Vipunen feints the counter takedown.
Vipunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Vipunen has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2##BC#
Bullet breaks from the clinch.
Jack Bullet is winning the standup battle so far.
Bullet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Bullet backs off Vipunen throws a huge counter combo but Bullet manages to avoid it all.
Vipunen shoots in looking for a takedown. Bullet tries to sprawl out of it but Vipunen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bullet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bullet leaves Vipunen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bullet jabs at Vipunen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vipunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullet.
Vipunen tries to clinch but Bullet moves out of range.
Vipunen is looking to clinch.
Bullet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vipunen. #CL2#
Vipunen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bullet digs a right hand underneath Vipunen's ribcage. Vipunen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bullet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bullet lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Bullet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vipunen moves to clinch but Bullet breaks away
and Bullet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vipunen thinking.
Bullet lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bullet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Bullet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bullet stuffs the takedown attempt from Vipunen. Vipunen gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bullet.
Bullet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vipunen can do to turn this around?
Bullet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vipunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullet.
Bullet keeps Vipunen at a distance using the push kick.
Vipunen is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vipunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullet avoids the head kick by Vipunen.
Vipunen wants to clinch but Bullet slips to the side
and Bullet counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bullet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Bullet.
Vipunen wants to clinch
and Bullet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vipunen slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vipunen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullet, which made it look bad.
Vipunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vipunen wants to counter the offense by Bullet and move into the clinch position.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vipunen, right into the meat.
Vipunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullet misses with a hook to the body
and Vipunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bullet but Bullet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bullet checks a leg kick.
Bullet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vipunen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Bullet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vipunen drives through and clinches with Bullet against the cage.
Vipunen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullet just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bullet.
Vipunen trying to land knees to the body.
Vipunen missing with knees to the body.
Vipunen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bullet gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bullet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullet pushes Vipunen away with a front kick.
A cross from Bullet lands.
Bullet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bullet misses with a double jab.
Vipunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullet.
Bullet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Bullet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vipunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bullet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vipunen moves out of range as Bullet throws a body kick.
Vipunen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bullet blocks it well.#T1#
Bullet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vipunen will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheers as Bullet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vipunen doesn't seem phased though.
Bullet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vipunen.
Vipunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullet punishes Vipunen's body with a nice straight punch.
Bullet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vipunen slips a straight right by Bullet.
Vipunen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bullet sprawls well. He's pushed Vipunen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Vipunen.
Bullet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vipunen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bullet swivels and escapes.
Bullet lands a leg kick that knocks Vipunen off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bullet.#CUT#
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bullet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vipunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vipunen closes the distance and clinches up with Bullet, looking for a takedown. Vipunen pushes Bullet against the cage but Bullet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bullet pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Bullet looks to throw the jab but Vipunen is out of range.
Vipunen blocks a leg kick.
Bullet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullet cracks a nice hook into Vipunen's ribs.
Vipunen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bullet checks it well.
Vipunen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Antero Vipunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vipunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vipunen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vipunen tries a low kick but Bullet avoids it.
Bullet throws a body shot but no joy.
Vipunen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bullet defends it well.#CL2#
Vipunen clinches with his opponent.
Vipunen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bullet is defending well for now.#T3#
Vipunen trying to stall but Bullet improves his position.
Vipunen trying to land knees to the body.
Bullet pushes Vipunen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Bullet.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Bullet!
In his post fight interview, Jack Bullet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFC #13
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Vipunen misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Henriksen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vipunen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vipunen working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vipunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henriksen is really struggling to control Vipunen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Henriksen wants to pass the guard but Vipunen is keeping the position.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Vipunen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen is looking to stand up but Henriksen isn't so interested in that idea.
Henriksen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vipunen managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1##SUB#
Henriksen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Henriksen seems to have locked his on tight now - Vipunen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Henriksen, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexander Henriksen!
A very excited looking Alexander Henriksen 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.

Event: AFC #8
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Vipunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sylvia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sylvia thows a body kick. Vipunen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Antero Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vipunen. Sylvia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sylvia lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vipunen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sylvia circles away.
Vipunen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vipunen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Sylvia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vipunen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sylvia. Sylvia obviously looking to wear him down.
Vipunen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sylvia counters with a nice uppercut.
Sylvia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Sylvia lands a nice looking body shot.
Vipunen throws a hook but Sylvia blocks it.
Sylvia throws a head kick but Vipunen moves out of range.
We've been informed that Vipunen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Vipunen takes a swing at Sylvia's ribcage but misses.
Sylvia misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vipunen.
Slim Sylvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Vipunen.#T1#
Vipunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sylvia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Sylvia steps into range and cracks Vipunen with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vipunen flops backwards and Sylvia dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Sylvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vipunen is keeping the position for now.
Sylvia throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vipunen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sylvia wants to sweep but no luck.
Sylvia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sylvia is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Sylvia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vipunen is one step ahead there.
Vipunen stays in close to Sylvia's body and controls the position.
Sylvia trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Sylvia pushes Vipunen off and gets back to his feet.
Vipunen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Vipunen throws a head kick but Sylvia moves out of range.
Vipunen throws a one two combo.
Sylvia throws a wild body kick that Vipunen sees coming a mile off.
Sylvia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sylvia misses with a head kick.
Sylvia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sylvia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vipunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sylvia throws a shot from downtown. Vipunen moves away and avoids it.
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sylvia but Sylvia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sylvia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vipunen takes a step back to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Sylvia as Vipunen shoots in.
Sylvia catches Vipunen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sylvia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sylvia dodges the punch combination from Vipunen.
Vipunen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sylvia pinned against the cage. Sylvia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sylvia tries a head kick but it misses.
Vipunen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sylvia defends it well.
Slim Sylvia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vipunen tries to clinch but Sylvia moves out of range.
Sylvia blocks a head kick by Vipunen.
Sylvia tries a low kick but Vipunen avoids it.
Vipunen shoots in and drives through. Sylvia sprawls well.
That kick from Sylvia tenderised Vipunen's leg. Vipunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sylvia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sylvia scores with a sloppy right hand. Vipunen should have avoided that one.
Sylvia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sylvia tried to score with a low kick but Vipunen checks it.
Sylvia lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Sylvia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vipunen throws a head kick but Sylvia moves out of range.
Vipunen misses with a wild combination.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sylvia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vipunens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown but Sylvia shows good takedown defense.
Slim Sylvia is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Sylvia as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sylvia looks to throw the jab but Vipunen is out of range.
Sylvia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vipunen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sylvia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slim Sylvia!
Slim Sylvia really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AFC #5
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Vipunen misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Rutten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vipunen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Vipunen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rutten slaps away a takedown attempt from Vipunen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rutten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vipunen avoids it.
Vipunen fails with the takedown
and Rutten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Sebastiaan Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Vipunen.
Vipunen misses with a left hand
and Rutten counters with a solid body kick.
Vipunen looks winded!
Vipunen avoids the head kick by Rutten.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Vipunen slips the punch.
Rutten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vipunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten looks to land a body kick but Vipunen moved away.
Sebastiaan Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
Rutten thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vipunen misses the jab.
Rutten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vipunen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
Vipunen darts in looking for a takedown but Rutten gets double underhooks and turns Vipunen into the cage. #KD#
Rutten lands a big head kick that sends Vipunen tumbling to the mat! Rutten takes a step backwards and waves Vipunen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Vipunen is rocked!
Rutten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vipunen is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutten finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vipunen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vipunen is out cold! Rutten holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastiaan Rutten!
A relieved looking Sebastiaan Rutten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Ishimura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vipunen.
Vipunen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ishimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vipunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ishimura sprawls well. Ishimura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vipunen gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Vipunen misses.
Ishimura misses with a hook.
Ishimura slips a straight right by Vipunen.
Vipunen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ishimura.
Vipunen misses with a takedown attempt - Ishimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ishimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Ishimura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Ishimura lands a body shot.
Ishimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vipunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vipunen takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Ishimura scores with a nice head shot.
Ishimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vipunen's calf.#KD2#
Ishimura lands a left and a right that sends Vipunen crashing to the canvas! Ishimura dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Vipunen is rocked!
Ishimura looking to ground and pound but Vipunen is blocking nicely.
Oh Vipunen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ishimura! Vipunen is hurt baaadly! Ishimura is firing away with more strikes - Vipunen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 174
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Vipunen takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Vipunen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Valentine feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vipunen sprawling to the canvas! Vipunen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valentine finish him?! #ROC#
Vipunen is rocked!
Valentine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Vipunen is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vipunen seems to have recovered his senses.
Vipunen lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Valentine drops Vipunen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vipunen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
Vipunen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vipunen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valentine's brow.
Vipunen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Vipunen tries to pull guard but Valentine won't allow it.
Vipunen wants a takedown.
Valentine lands a left hand. #T1#
Vipunen lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
Vipunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vipunen working aggressively here.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Vipunen lands a nice elbow.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vipunen lands a damaging elbow.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Vipunen tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Vipunen back against the cage.
Vipunen pushes Valentine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen.
Vipunen prevents a body shot from Valentine. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Valentine is leaning against Vipunen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vipunen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valentine is keeping busy.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine tries a body shot but Vipunen blocks it.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vipunen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Remy Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Vipunen.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine is working Vipunen over against the cage.
Vipunen lands a shoulder strike.
Vipunen is trying to break the clinch but Valentine is controlling him.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vipunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine tries a body shot but Vipunen blocks it.
Valentine lands an uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Remy Valentine!
Remy Valentine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Aspire 98: Green vs. Kavanagh
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Vipunen lands a leg kick that knocks Boston off balance momentarily.
Vipunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vipunen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses.
Vipunen misses with an uppercut
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand.
Vipunen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boston checks a leg kick nicely.
Vipunen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vipunen throws the left hand but Boston avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vipunen misses with a wild body shot.
Boston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vipunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vipunen misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Boston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Vipunen wants to improve his position but Boston is controlling well.
Boston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vipunen's head.
Boston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vipunen's head.
Boston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vipunen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boston working Vipunen over with strikes.
Vipunen is controlling Boston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Boston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vipunen tries to roll over but Boston keeps him under control.
Boston slows the pace down in half guard.
Vipunen tries to get to full guard but Boston has control of the leg.
Boston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Boston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boston prevents Vipunen from standing back up.
Well, if Boston 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boston wants to take a breather but Vipunen is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Boston slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Boston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vipunen scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Vipunen misses its intended target.
Boston tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Boston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vipunen.
Vipunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston tries to counter with a clinch but Vipunen shakes him off and moves away.
Vipunen misses with a kick to the body
and Boston counters with a straight right hand.
Vipunen throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
Boston wants to clinch up but Vipunen keeps it at a distance.
Antero Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vipunen throws a leg kick
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vipunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Boston.
Boston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vipunen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vipunen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Boston to counter with a crisp jab.
Vipunen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vipunen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brent Boston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vipunen lands a nice hook to Boston's body. Boston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Vipunen lands.
Vipunen misses with a hook.
Vipunen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vipunen looks to throw the jab but Boston is out of range.
Vipunen misses with a jab to the body
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Vipunen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boston.
Boston wants to counter with a clinch but Vipunen pushes him away.
A solid body kick from Vipunen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boston is out of range.
Vipunen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boston on the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vipunen.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Boston. That snapped Vipunen's head back.
Vipunen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vipunen throws a sloppy body shot
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Vipunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boston looks to score with a jab to the body but Vipunen is just out of range.
Vipunen throws a hook to the side of Boston's head but Boston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Boston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Boston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vipunen, pushing him back against the cage.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Boston lands a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boston. #T2##TD2#
Boston gets control of Vipunen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vipunen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vipunen wants to stand but Boston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Vipunen from controlling successfully.
Vipunen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boston on the ground.
Vipunen is stalling in the full guard.
Boston trying to control the position.
Boston looking for a sweep. Not yet Boston, not yet.
Boston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Vipunen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vipunen looking to sit in guard and control but Boston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vipunen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boston won't allow Vipunen to get back to his feet.
Boston is in close to Vipunen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vipunen keeping moving, preventing Boston from controlling successfully.
Boston works over Vipunen with some ground and pound from guard.
Boston landing with the ground and pound.
Vipunen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boston is controlling him. #T4#
Boston is looking to work some ground and pound but Vipunen has wrist control.
Vipunen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boston has passed into side control.
Boston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vipunen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vipunen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boston with shots to the head and body - Vipunen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vipunen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boston controlling his opponent.
Vipunen is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Boston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Vipunen misses the jab.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vipunen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boston.
Vipunen looks to throw a body kick
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vipunen misses with a hook to the body
and Boston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boston tries to clinch up but Vipunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vipunen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boston throws an overhand right that lands on Vipunen's shoulder, as Vipunen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vipunen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vipunen throws a lazy body kick
and Boston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Boston doesn't manage to clinch there - Vipunen circles away.
Vipunen misses with a hook to the body
and Boston counters with a straight right hand.
Vipunen throws a poor cross that misses
and Boston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vipunen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Boston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vipunen's guard.
Boston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vipunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boston throws a strike but Vipunen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vipunen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vipunen looking to control.
Boston preventing the sweep. #T2#
Vipunen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Vipunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston stays in close to Vipunen's body and controls the position.
Vipunen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boston throwing strikes but missing.
Boston connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Boston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boston stays in close to Vipunen's body and controls the position.
Vipunen looking to control.
Boston connects with a couple of short punches.
Boston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Antero Vipunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boston throwing strikes from guard but Vipunen blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boston was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen.
Boston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vipunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vipunen misses with an uppercut. Boston saw that one coming.
Vipunen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Vipunen gets tackled into the cage by Boston. Boston maintains the clinch.
Vipunen throws an elbow but it misses.
Boston lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Boston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Boston!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brent Boston waved his t-shirt featuring Venom Combat Sports's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Aspire 94: Lee vs. Susi 2
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Thorsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vipunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vipunen scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Vipunen gets tackled into the cage by Thorsen. Thorsen maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsen.
Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorsen.
Thorsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Thorsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vipunen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vipunen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vipunen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorsen backwards.
Thorsen blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vipunen.
Vipunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsen avoids the elbow strike from Vipunen, against the cage.
Thorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsen. #T1#
Vipunen works on Thorsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vipunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vipunen lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vipunen.
Thorsen stalling in the clinch.
Vipunen lands with a left to the head.
Thorsen prevents a body shot from Vipunen.
A short right from Vipunen.
Thorsen has had enough of the clinch but Vipunen keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vipunen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsen blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen.
Vipunen scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Vipunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorsen connects with a body shot that sends Vipunen's belly button to the back.
Vipunen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Vipunen misses.
Thorsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vipunen throws a wild body kick that Thorsen sees coming a mile off.
Thorsen misses with a few strikes there.
Vipunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorsen.#CL2#
Thorsen drives through and clinches with Vipunen against the cage.
Thorsen has had enough of the clinch but Vipunen keeps him there for the moment.
Vipunen prevents a body shot from Thorsen.
Vipunen lands an elbow inside that Thorsen shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Odin Thorsen has been cut.
Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Thorsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Vipunen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Vipunen breaks the clinch.
Vipunen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorsen takes one on the button.
Thorsen ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Vipunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsen.
Vipunen takes one to the chin there.
Thorsen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vipunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorsen misses with a wild body shot.
Thorsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorsen looks winded!
A jab from Vipunen misses.
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!
Vipunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen.
Vipunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Vipunen swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorsen.
Good leg kick by Vipunen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vipunen.
Vipunen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vipunen.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsen manages to avoid it.
Vipunen fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Thorsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vipunen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Vipunen sends Thorsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vipunen is motioning to the referee to let Thorsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Thorsen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vipunen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Thorsen is out on his feet! Vipunen sets himself and nearly takes Thorsen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antero Vipunen!

Event: Aspire 90: Lee v Susi
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Castillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Vipunen is just out of range.
Castillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Castillo. That snapped Vipunen's head back.
Vipunen throws out a loose jab but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo misses with a straight right.
Castillo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Castillo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castillo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vipunen.
Vipunen managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castillo lands an elbow that stopped Vipunen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vipunen.
Vipunen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castillo's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Castillo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vipunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo lands an elbow just above Vipunen 's eye. #T1#
Castillo lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Castillo.
Vipunen scores with a hook to the body.
Castillo misses with an elbow over the top.
Castillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Castillo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Castillo blocks an elbow strike from Vipunen.
Vipunen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Vipunen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vipunen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castillo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vipunen tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Vipunen back against the cage.
Castillo misses with a knee to the head.
Castillo lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castillo blocks an elbow strike from Vipunen. #T2#
Castillo blocks a body shot from Vipunen.
Castillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vipunen looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Castillo as the two fighters clinch.
Castillo lands a shot to the body.
Castillo scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castillo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Castillo.
Vipunen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castillo.
Vipunen avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
Castillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vipunen tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Vipunen back against the cage.
Castillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Castillo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vipunen is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Vipunen.
Castillo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castillo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vipunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Vipunen misses with a punch on the inside.
Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
Vipunen digs a right hand into Castillo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castillo's gas tank.
Vipunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vipunen lands a knee to the body.
Vipunen presses Castillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Vipunen.
Vipunen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vipunen managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
Vipunen lands an elbow inside that Castillo shrugs off.
Vipunen tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Vipunen back against the cage. #T4#
Vipunen lands a left hand.
Vipunen throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Vipunen as the two fighters clinch.
Vipunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vipunen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Vipunen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vipunen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vipunen lands a damaging elbow.
Castillo throws a head punch that misses.
Vipunen is leaning against Castillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vipunen.
Vipunen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castillo working aggressively here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castillo blocks the elbow strike.
Castillo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vipunen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Castillo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen ducks right into an uppercut from Castillo.
Castillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vipunen misses with a left hand
enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Vipunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vipunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Castillo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vipunen.
Crunch! Vipunen slams his shin into Castillo's torso.
Vipunen swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castillo throws a front kick aimed at Vipunen's knee but Vipunen avoids it well.
Vipunen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Castillo tries to land a front kick but Vipunen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vipunen throws a body kick that misses.
Castillo tries to counter by clinching up but Vipunen breaks away and moves out of range.
Castillo misses the shot to the body.
Vipunen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castillo swings for the body but Vipunen moves out of range.
Vipunen takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
Vipunen keeps Castillo at a distance using the push kick.
Vipunen scores with a jab to the head.
Vipunen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vipunen lands a nice shot to the body.
Antero Vipunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Vipunen tries to keep at a distance but Castillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ricardo Castillo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards. #T2#
Vipunen lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo misses with a body punch.
Vipunen gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castillo blocks the elbow strike.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Vipunen lands a nice uppercut.
Vipunen avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castillo.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castillo blocks a body shot from Vipunen.
Nice body punch from Vipunen - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
A short uppercut from Vipunen.
Castillo throws an elbow that misses.
Castillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vipunen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Castillo.
Castillo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Vipunen avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
Castillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
Vipunen dodges an elbow strike from Castillo.
Vipunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vipunen tries to work over Castillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castillo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vipunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Knees to the body from Castillo.
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Castillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Vipunen prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo prevents a body shot from Vipunen.
Castillo digs a right hand into Vipunen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vipunen's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo prevents a body shot from Vipunen.
A short uppercut from Castillo.
Castillo lands an uppercut.
Castillo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vipunen throws an elbow but misses.
Vipunen lands an elbow just above Castillo 's eye.
Castillo working Vipunen over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vipunen fails to land.
Vipunen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Castillo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vipunen misses with a looping right.
Vipunen moves out of range as Castillo throws a body kick.
Castillo misses with a wild body shot.
Vipunen throws out a counter right but Castillo avoids it with no problem.
Vipunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castillo.
Vipunen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Vipunen coming out on top.
Castillo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castillo lands a head kick! #CUT#
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo throws a leg kick but Vipunen moved away.
Vipunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castillo moves out of range as Vipunen throws a body kick.
Castillo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it.
Castillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Castillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vipunen misses with a looping left.
Castillo lands a jab to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Castillo!
Ricardo Castillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Aspire 82: Brophy v Boston
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
Moore misses the body punch
and Vipunen counters with a nice body kick.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vipunen.
Vipunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vipunen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vipunen counters with a nice body shot.
Vipunen scores with a body shot.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Vipunen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vipunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Vipunen.#T1#
Moore moves out of range as Vipunen throws a body kick.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Vipunen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moore tries to move into range but Vipunen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore is looking to wear down Vipunen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vipunen looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Vipunen cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vipunen. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Moore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Moore throws a series of punches but Vipunen avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vipunen.
The fighters circling - Vipunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vipunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Vipunen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vipunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moore misses with a hook
and Vipunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vipunen.
Vipunen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moore checks a leg kick nicely.
Moore swings for the body but Vipunen moves out of range.
Vipunen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Vipunen misses. #T3#
Vipunen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Vipunen slips a straight right by Moore.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Vipunen.
Vipunen misses the body punch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Moore tenderised Vipunen's leg. Vipunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vipunen misses with a jab to the body
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vipunen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vipunen.
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!
Vipunen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vipunen misses with a body kick. #T4#
A slow jab from Vipunen misses its intended target. #KD2#
Vipunen lands a big head kick that sends Moore tumbling to the mat! Vipunen takes a step backwards and waves Moore back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Moore is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Moore has been cut.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Vipunen counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antero Vipunen!

Event: Aspire 76: Castillo v Brophy
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vipunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Vipunen.
Vipunen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tanaka with a body shot.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vipunen.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vipunens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Tanaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vipunen.
Vipunen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Tanaka.
A low kick from Vipunen misses
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
Tanaka swings for the body but Vipunen moves out of range.
Vipunen delivers a nice body kick.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Tanaka misses the body punch
enabling Vipunen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vipunen misses with a right hand
and Tanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vipunen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vipunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Vipunen. #T1#
Vipunen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vipunen moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka swings for the body but Vipunen moves out of range.
Vipunen scores with a hook to the body. Tanaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanaka misses with a hook
and Vipunen counters with a nice body shot.
Vipunen throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vipunen counter with a right hand.
Tanaka swings for the body but Vipunen moves out of range.
Vipunen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vipunen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vipunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tanaka takes a swing at Vipunen's ribcage but misses.
Vipunen throws a big shot that misses.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Vipunen works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
Vipunen misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Tanaka lands a jab to Vipunen's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vipunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Vipunen moved out of range.
Vipunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Vipunen throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vipunen loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Vipunen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Vipunen lands a big head kick that sends Tanaka tumbling to the mat! Vipunen takes a step backwards and waves Tanaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Ken Tanaka has been cut.
Vipunen lands a nice looking body kick.
Tanaka lands a slapping body shot.
Vipunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Vipunen. #T3#
Vipunen thuds his shin into the meat of Tanaka's side.
Vipunen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vipunen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vipunen ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
and Vipunen counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Vipunen moved out of range nicely.
Vipunen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka misses with a body punch
and Vipunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanaka lands a nice hook to Vipunen's body. Vipunen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vipunen throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Tanaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vipunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanaka tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Tanaka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tanaka is stalling here.
Vipunen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Vipunen.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Vipunen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vipunen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanaka.
Vipunen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vipunen blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antero Vipunen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tanaka misses the jab.
Tanaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tanaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vipunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Vipunen tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tanaka misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Vipunen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vipunen misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vipunen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Vipunen scores with a shot to the body.
Vipunen misses with a wild body shot.
Vipunen throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Vipunen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vipunen lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Tanaka lands with an overhand left.
Vipunen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanaka on the side of the head. #T1#
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanaka connects with a looping right hand.
Vipunen throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Vipunen lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Vipunen misses its intended target.
Vipunen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vipunen.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Vipunen moved out of range.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Vipunen is just out of range.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
and Vipunen counters with a good, hard body kick but Tanaka shrugs it off.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Vipunen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vipunen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tanaka will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Antero Vipunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen.#T2#
Vipunen works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Vipunen!
Vipunen misses with a body kick.
Vipunen moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vipunen punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Vipunen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vipunen.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Vipunen throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Tanaka.#CUT#
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tanaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanaka throws an off balance right hand
letting Vipunen counter with a right hand.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Tanaka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVipunen.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a big counter head kick but Tanaka avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Vipunen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
and Vipunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Vipunen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vipunen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vipunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vipunen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tanaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Vipunen's head.
Vipunen throws a leg kick but Tanaka moved away.
Tanaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vipunen. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vipunen.
Vipunen moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Ken Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vipunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.#KD2#
Vipunen cracks Tanaka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tanaka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vipunen finish him? #ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vipunen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vipunen! But no joy.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Tanaka has Vipunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Tanaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vipunen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Tanaka.
Nice elbow from Vipunen.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Vipunen.
Vipunen misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka just leaning against Vipunen, taking a breather.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antero Vipunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vipunen. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vipunen counters with a body kick.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Vipunen slips a jab from Tanaka.
Vipunen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vipunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vipunen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vipunen misses with a kick to the body.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Vipunen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vipunen connects with the punch.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Vipunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vipunen throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
And Vipunen responds with a good body kick, but Tanaka manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Vipunen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tanaka tests Vipunen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
And Vipunen responds with a good body kick, but Tanaka manages to step out the way in time.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vipunen throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Tanaka catches Vipunen right on the button with a cross.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Vipunen counters with a low kick, right behind Tanaka 's knee.
Vipunen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ken Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vipunen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Vipunen.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Vipunen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Vipunen loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Tanaka misses the body punch
enabling Vipunen to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Vipunen slips a straight right by Tanaka.
Tanaka looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vipunen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tanaka. Vipunen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Vipunen!

Event: Aspire 70: McGee v Podolski
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Vipunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ware throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Ware's head coaches at LOD: Better Alternative that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vipunen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ware with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen misses with a looping right.
Vipunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ware.
Ware works Vipunen's body with a nice hook.
Ware throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Vipunen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vipunen with a nice cross.
Ware moves away from the strike by Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a shot from downtown. Ware moves away and avoids it.
Ware digs a good hook to Vipunen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vipunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vipunen throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Vipunen dodges the punch combination from Ware. #T1#
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses.
Ware misses with a hook.
Ware throws a hook but Vipunen avoids it easily.
Vipunen throws a jab when Ware was well out of range.
Ware cracks Vipunen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vipunen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vipunen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vipunen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ware looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vipunen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ware momentarily.
Vipunen slips a jab and a cross from Ware.
Vipunen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vipunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ware's head.
Ware wants to clinch up but Vipunen keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Ware steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vipunen.
Ware half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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!
Vipunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vipunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ware.
It seemed like Vipunen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ware looks to score with a jab to the body but Vipunen is just out of range.
Vipunen scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Ware has Vipunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ware throws a head punch that misses.
Vipunen is working Ware over against the cage.
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ware's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ware.
Ware throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Vipunen lands with a light punch inside.
Ware has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Ware fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ware fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vipunen. #T3#
Vipunen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ware controls his hands.
Vipunen lands a shoulder strike.
Ware gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ware misses with some punches.
Vipunen gets through Ware's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ware lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ware blocks a body shot from Vipunen.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware prevents a body shot from Vipunen.
Vipunen is leaning against Ware and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ware misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vipunen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ware's brow.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ware tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Ware back against the cage.
Ware misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Vipunen lands a right hand.
Vipunen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vipunen misses with an elbow strike.
Vipunen lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Ware has been cut.
Ware lands a body punch.
Vipunen pushes off an throws an elbow but Ware leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ware misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Vipunen misses with a body punch.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Ware.
Vipunen takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Ware working aggressively here.
Vipunen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ware.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vipunen throws an elbow but misses.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ware.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antero Vipunen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vipunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vipunen 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.
Ware looks to throw the jab but Vipunen is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vipunen. That's going to slow Ware down.
Vipunen cracks Ware with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Ware 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vipunen throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Vipunen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ware walks into a jab.
Vipunen misses the jab.
Ware fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vipunen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vipunen 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.
Ware slips under a jab.
Vipunen slips a straight right by Ware.
Ware misses with a wild body shot.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Ware.
A leg kick checked by Ware.
Ware feinted with a counter takedown.
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Vipunen scores with a sloppy right hand. Ware should have avoided that one.
Ware misses with a looping left.
Vipunen scores with a nice right hand.
Vipunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Ware is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vipunen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ware with a body shot.
Ware looks to throw the jab but Vipunen is out of range.
Vipunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ware moves out of range of the body kick.
Vipunen misses with a straight left. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ware has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
Ware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vipunen takes a shot to the head.
Ware working aggressively here.
Ware managing to block the knees to the body from Vipunen.
A body shot lands from Ware.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ware.
Vipunen lands a shot to the body.
Ware misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vipunen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ware.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Ware.
Vipunen is breathing heavily.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ware creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ware tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Ware goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vipunen prevents a body shot from Ware.
Vipunen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ware.
Vipunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ware lands a right hand.
Vipunen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ware is leaning against Vipunen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ware gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Ware.
Ware throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Ware presses Vipunen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ware lands with a light punch inside.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ware lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ware lands a nice uppercut.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Ware struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ware fails to land.
Ware scores with a shot to the side of Vipunen's head. #CUT#
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ware.
Ware tries a body shot but Vipunen blocks it.
Vipunen throws an elbow that misses.
Ware working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen.
Ware misses with the head strike.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vipunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ware's elbow.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ware swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ware swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vipunen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Ware dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ware throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ware sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ware throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vipunen blocks a jab.
Ware blocks a head kick by Vipunen.
Ware checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vipunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ware throws out the jab.
Ware throws a combination that misses
and Vipunen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ware throws a poor cross that misses
and Vipunen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vipunen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ware finds it's target.
Ware throws a hook to the side of Vipunen's head but Vipunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ware jabs Vipunen right on the nose. Vipunen blinks but takes it well.
Ware tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vipunen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Vipunen as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Vipunen drops Ware with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ware looks back up at him and smiles so Vipunen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Ware is rocked!
Ware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Ware is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vipunen missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ware seems to have got his legs back now.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Ware.
Ware paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Aspire 50: McGee vs Gracie
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Reddish misses with a body shot.
Vipunen throws a shot from downtown. Reddish moves away and avoids it.
Reddish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vipunen's head backwards.
Vipunen avoids a kick to the body.
Reddish swings for the body but Vipunen moves out of range.
Reddish misses with a body shot.
Vipunen looks to throw the jab but Reddish is out of range.
Vipunen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Reddish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reddish lands with an overhand left.
Reddish tests Vipunen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reddish misses with a head kick.
Vipunen lands with a good body shot.
Vipunen lands a lovely overhand right.
Vipunen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reddish throws a big shot that misses.
Reddish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reddish.
Reddish closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Vipunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen keeps Reddish at a distance using the push kick.
Reddish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garrett Reddish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reddish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vipunen.
Reddish looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vipunen throws out a counter right but Reddish avoids it with no problem.
Vipunen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reddish takes a step back to recover.
Reddish moves forwards but Vipunen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reddish throws a leg kick
and Vipunen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vipunen blocks a jab.
Vipunen wants to slow Reddish down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Reddish does no damage.
Reddish throws a right hand that Vipunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vipunen also avoids with ease.
Reddish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reddish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reddish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Vipunen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reddish is breathing heavily.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reddish manages to avoid it.#T2##CL#
Reddish closes the distance and pushes Vipunen back into the cage.
Vipunen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reddish trying to stall but Vipunen improves his position.
Vipunen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reddish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vipunen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reddish is defending well for now.
Vipunen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reddish backwards.
Vipunen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reddish.
Reddish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Reddish throws a head punch that misses.
Reddish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vipunen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reddish is working Vipunen over against the cage.
Reddish swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddish can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
Reddish lands a hook that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Reddish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Reddish throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short left from Vipunen.
Vipunen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reddish backwards.
Reddish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reddish throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Vipunen is working Reddish over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vipunen - that landed with a thud.
Reddish swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vipunen scores with a shot to the side of Reddish's head.
Reddish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #KD2#
Vipunen drops Reddish onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reddish is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Reddish is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reddish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Reddish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reddish working aggressively here.
Reddish seems to have got his legs back now.
Vipunen misses with an elbow strike.
Reddish throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
A head punch on the inside from Reddish fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Vipunen as the two fighters clinch.
Reddish misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen.
Vipunen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reddish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reddish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vipunen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vipunen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vipunen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vipunen cracks Reddish with a nice body shot.
Reddish can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reddish's elbow.
Vipunen pushes Reddish against the cage. Vipunen is working some dirty boxing. Vipunen pushes off with a quick right hook! Reddish goes down! Reddish tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vipunen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Vipunen!

Event: D53 Von Richthof v Costacurta
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Vipunen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
Stone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vipunen.
Vipunen connects with a jab.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vipunen sprawls well. Vipunen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Vipunen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vipunen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vipunen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vipunen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vipunen misses the shot to the body.
Stone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vipunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vipunen.
Stone shoots in but Vipunen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stone looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vipunen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stone. Vipunen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Vipunen!

Event: D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Hand manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vipunen on his heels. He'll look to pass Vipunen's guard now, I'm sure.
Hand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vipunen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hand has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but Vipunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hand slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vipunen managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vipunen wants to stand and escape but Hand is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Hand postures up and lands a big shot to Vipunen's brow.
Hand keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vipunen's head.
Hand lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hand controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hand with a nice head shot there.
Hand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hand postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Vipunen wants to stand and escape but Hand is having none of it.
Vipunen controls Hand momentarily but Hand frees himself.
Hand 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.
Hand stopping the sweep attempt from Vipunen.
Vipunen wants to stand and escape but Hand is having none of it.
Hand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vipunen misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen.
Hand attempts a counter takedown but Vipunen avoids it well and moves away.
Antero Vipunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand misses with a takedown attempt
and Vipunen counters with an inside leg kick.
Hand slips a straight right by Vipunen.
Hand throws a body punch but Vipunen moves out of range. #T3#
Hand shoots in looking for a takedown but Vipunen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vipunen throws a one two combo.
Vipunen throws out a leg kick but Hand moves out of range and Vipunen only half commits.
Vipunen throws a hook to the side of Hand's head but Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vipunen walks into a straight right hand from Hand.
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hand.
Vipunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hand moves away.
Vipunen misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
Hand goes for a double leg but Vipunen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vipunen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Hand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vipunen misses the shot to the body.
Hand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Vipunen wants to land a leg kick but Hand is out of range.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hand ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Vipunen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vipunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hand is just out of range.
Hand attempts a counter takedown but Vipunen avoids it well and moves away.
Hand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vipunen is fending him off so far but Hand persists. Nope, Vipunen circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vipunen clinches.
Vipunen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hand.
Hand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Hand lands a nice shot to the body.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Vipunen misses with some punches.
Vipunen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hand on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antero Vipunen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hand, right into the meat. #CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen connects with a single shot there.
Antero Vipunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vipunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Vipunen misses
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand takes a swing at Vipunen's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Hand.
A big right from Vipunen misses.
Hand tries to counter with a takedown but Vipunen is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hand is defended easily by Vipunen.
Antero Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hand shoots in and gets a takedown into Vipunen's guard.
Vipunen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hand manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Vipunen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hand missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hand wants to take a breather but Vipunen is having none of it.
Vipunen taking some punishment here, with Hand in his half guard.
Vipunen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Hand looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vipunen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Hand 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.
Hand trying to pass the guard but Vipunen defending well.
Hand is looking to take a break and control but Vipunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hand keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hand landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Hand trying to control the pace.
Vipunen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hand wants to control but Vipunen is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hand lands a slapping body shot.
Vipunen checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand. Vipunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen throws out a counter right but Hand avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vipunen cracks Hand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vipunen misses with a wild body shot.
Hand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the body from Vipunen misses
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Hand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Hand slaps the foot to one side.
Hand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vipunen sprawls and moves away.
Hand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vipunen tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Hand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vipunen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vipunen is looking to clinch but Hand is avoiding it.
Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vipunen, as that shot connected.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Hand slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Vipunen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, jab by Vipunen - just one landing.
Vipunen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Vipunen.
Hand lands with a good body shot.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Vipunen does no damage.
Vipunen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vipunen won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Vipunen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vipunen can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee asks Hand politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hand prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vipunen pushes Hand away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hand gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Hand cracks Vipunen with a big elbow.
Hand scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hand is staying tight to Vipunen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hand lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vipunen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Hand takes a little break here. Vipunen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vipunen is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Vipunen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Hand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hand in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vipunen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hand is controlling him well.
Antero Vipunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hand cracks Vipunen with a big elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hand prevents Vipunen from escaping the position.
Hand cracks Vipunen with a big right hand but Vipunen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hand grinds an elbow into Vipunen's temple.
Hand remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vipunen wants to get back to his feet but Hand drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand grinds an elbow into Vipunen's temple. #CUT#
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Israel Hand!
After winning the bout, Israel Hand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: D41 Galvao Vs Jacquard
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Vipunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krueger at a distance.
Vipunen connects with a body shot that sends Krueger's belly button to the back.
Vipunen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Krueger fails with a takedown attempt.
Vipunen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Krueger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vipunen digs a good body shot into Krueger's ribs.#KD2#
Vipunen drops Krueger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Krueger looks back up at him and smiles so Vipunen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
It looks like Volt Krueger has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krueger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vipunen pounces like a tiger and cracks Krueger with a vicious hook! Krueger is down but not out! Vipunen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antero Vipunen!

Event: D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Vipunen throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Vachon counters with a single leg into guard. Vipunen didn't expect that.
Vachon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Vachon drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vachon as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vipunen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vachon! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.

Event: DFC 34
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Vipunen darts in and clinches Jakh up against the cage.
Vipunen cracks Jakh with a nice body shot.
Vipunen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Vipunen. #CUT2#
It looks like Pari Jakh has been cut.
Vipunen lands a nice uppercut.
Jakh tries to pull guard but Vipunen won't allow it.
Jakh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vipunen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vipunen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vipunen.
Vipunen pushes Jakh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jakh is breathing heavily.
Vipunen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vipunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
Pari Jakh's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Vipunen drops Jakh onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jakh is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jakh is rocked!
Vipunen lands a shot to the body.
Oh Jakh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vipunen presses Jakh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jakh seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Vipunen - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Vipunen pushes Jakh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vipunen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakhs head. #KD2#
Vipunen drops Jakh onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jakh is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#
Pari Jakh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vipunen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jakh backwards.
Vipunen is muscling Jakh up against the cage and as Jakh bounces back off, Vipunen cracks him with a huge right hand! Jakh crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antero Vipunen!

Event: DFC 28
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Harris Jr misses with a hook.
Vipunen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harris Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vipunen lands a slapping body shot.
Harris Jr wants to clinch
and Vipunen counters with a one-two to the body.
BAM! Vipunen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Harris Jr like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Antero Vipunen!

Event: DFC 24
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Vipunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Zimmerman's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Frankie Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman looks to clinch
and Vipunen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vipunen moves out of range as Zimmerman throws a body kick.
Vipunen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zimmerman misses with a kick to the body.
Vipunen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vipunen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zimmerman lands an overhand right.
Zimmerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zimmerman keeps Vipunen at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the body from Zimmerman misses
and Vipunen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vipunen moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Vipunen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vipunen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Vipunen, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Vipunen against the cage but Vipunen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Vipunen.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick
and Vipunen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zimmerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Vipunen is just out of range.
Vipunen misses with a body shot.
Zimmerman is looking to land body kicks.
Vipunen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vipunen defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Zimmerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zimmerman sets himself, and Vipunen steps forward looking for the clinch! Zimmerman avoids it this time.
Vipunen moves out of range of the body kick.
Zimmerman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Zimmerman gets a clinch.
Vipunen lands an uppercut.
Vipunen tries to throw a body punch but Zimmerman avoids it by throwing Vipunen back against the cage.
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zimmerman.
Vipunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vipunen lands with a left to the head.
Zimmerman blocking some punches.
Zimmerman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vipunen has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands. #T2#
Vipunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Vipunen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vipunen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zimmerman misses with a body punch.
Zimmerman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Vipunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zimmerman misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Vipunen. #CUT2#
Frankie Zimmerman's cut is getting worse.
Vipunen has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmerman.
Vipunen lands with a light punch inside.
Zimmerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman blocks an elbow strike from Vipunen.
Zimmerman scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Zimmerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vipunen lands a left hand.
Zimmerman tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Zimmerman tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vipunen blocking some punches.
Zimmerman has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Zimmerman lands with a light punch inside.
Vipunen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zimmerman prevents a body shot from Vipunen.
Zimmerman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vipunen throws an elbow but misses.
Zimmerman tries a body shot but Vipunen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Zimmerman.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Zimmerman scores with a shoulder strike.
Zimmerman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vipunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zimmerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vipunen misses with the head strike.
Vipunen tries to throw a body punch but Zimmerman avoids it by throwing Vipunen back against the cage.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
Zimmerman is working Vipunen over against the cage.
Zimmerman fails to pull guard.
Zimmerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Zimmerman tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Zimmerman.
A short left from Vipunen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frankie Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vipunen throws an overhand right that lands on Zimmerman's shoulder, as Zimmerman tries to avoid the shot.
Vipunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vipunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zimmerman takes a swing at Vipunen's ribcage but misses.
Vipunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches.
Frankie Zimmerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vipunen throws a head punch that misses.
Zimmerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
A short uppercut from Zimmerman.
Vipunen misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zimmerman tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Zimmerman back against the cage.
Vipunen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Vipunen throws an elbow but misses.
Zimmerman misses with a body punch.
Vipunen prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman scores with a shot to the side of Vipunen's head.
Vipunen tries to work over Zimmerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vipunen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zimmerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zimmerman lands a body shot.
Zimmerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vipunen throws an elbow but it misses.
Zimmerman avoids a wild elbow strike from Vipunen.
Zimmerman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vipunen misses with a body punch.
Zimmerman lands a right hand.
Zimmerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zimmerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards. #T2#
Zimmerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vipunen misses with some punches.
Vipunen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zimmerman.
Vipunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zimmerman fails to land.
Zimmerman tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Zimmerman back against the cage.
Vipunen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
Vipunen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Zimmerman on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vipunen fails to land.
Zimmerman is working Vipunen over against the cage.
Zimmerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vipunen. #T3#
Zimmerman blocking some punches.
Zimmerman lands a body punch.
Vipunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Zimmerman.
Vipunen lands an elbow inside that Zimmerman shrugs off. #CUT2#
Frankie Zimmerman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Zimmerman.
Vipunen lands a nice uppercut.
Vipunen lands an elbow inside that Zimmerman shrugs off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frankie Zimmerman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antero Vipunen!

Event: DFC 21: Horak Vs Qissi
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Vipunen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krueger's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Volt Krueger has been cut.
Vipunen lands with a right that hurts Krueger. Krueger looks to clinch but Vipunen throws a short knee that drops Krueger. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Antero Vipunen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Hearelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Hearelson.
Vipunen misses with a straight left.
Vipunen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hearelson back to the cage. Vipunen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Vipunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vipunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vipunen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vipunen throws a series of punches but Hearelson avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Hearelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Floki Hearelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hearelson clinches up against the cage.
Hearelson lands with a right to the head.
Hearelson lands a body punch.
Vipunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Vipunen breaks from the clinch.
Hearelson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vipunen. Hearelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hearelson misses with a left hand
and Vipunen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Hearelson moves into range and clinches up with Vipunen.
Vipunen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hearelson backwards.
Nice body punch from Hearelson - that landed with a thud.
Vipunen is trying to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling him.
Vipunen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hearelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hearelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Hearelson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hearelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land.
Hearelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hearelson misses with the head strike.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Vipunen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hearelson digs a right hand underneath Vipunen's ribcage. Vipunen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Vipunen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hearelson is keeping busy.
Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Hearelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
A short left from Hearelson.
Hearelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vipunen is trying to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling him.
Hearelson working aggressively here.
Hearelson is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Hearelson.
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearelson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Vipunen tries to circle away but Hearelson has him pinned against the cage.
Hearelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vipunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hearelson working aggressively here.
Hearelson lands an uppercut.
Hearelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vipunen's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Hearelson.
Hearelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Hearelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floki Hearelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vipunen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hearelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vipunen misses with a body shot.
Hearelson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Hearelson moves into the clinch.
Vipunen tries to circle away but Hearelson has him pinned against the cage.
Vipunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hearelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vipunen can do to turn this around?
Hearelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Hearelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Hearelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearelson lands a nice uppercut.
Hearelson misses with a punch to the body.
Floki Hearelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Hearelson misses with some punches.
Hearelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Vipunen tries to break free but Hearelson pushes him back against the cage.
Vipunen is trying to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling him.
Hearelson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearelson.
Hearelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vipunen.
Hearelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Hearelson cracks Vipunen with a nice body shot.
Hearelson lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearelson.
Hearelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Hearelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hearelson as Vipunen tries to tie him up.
Hearelson pushes Vipunen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Vipunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hearelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vipunen is trying to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Hearelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearelson lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearelson lands a shot to the body.
Vipunen is breathing heavily.
Hearelson is working Vipunen over against the cage.
Vipunen blocking some punches.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Hearelson.
A short body shot lands from Hearelson as the two fighters clinch.
Hearelson lands a body shot.
Hearelson digs a right hand into Vipunen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vipunen's gas tank.
Hearelson is leaning against Vipunen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hearelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hearelson tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vipunens head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearelson. #T4#
Hearelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
Hearelson tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearelson scores with a shot to the side of Vipunen's head.
Hearelson gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearelson lands a left hand.
Hearelson prevents Vipunen from breaking the clinch.
Hearelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearelson digs a right hand underneath Vipunen's ribcage. Vipunen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Hearelson.
Hearelson tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floki Hearelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hearelson darts in and clinches Vipunen up against the cage.
Hearelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Vipunen breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hearelson moves into range and clinches up with Vipunen.
Hearelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearelson has Vipunen pressed against the cage, preventing Vipunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hearelson digs a right hand underneath Vipunen's ribcage. Vipunen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearelson works on Vipunen's body with a couple of short punches.
Hearelson tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Hearelson back against the cage.
Vipunen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearelson backwards.
A body shot lands from Hearelson.
Vipunen tries to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling the position. #T1#
Hearelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearelson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hearelson on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearelson.
Vipunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hearelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Hearelson.
Vipunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hearelson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hearelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vipunen misses with a looping left.
Hearelson tries to clinch there but Vipunen circles away.
Hearelson scores with a shot to the body.
Hearelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vipunen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Hearelson connects with a right hand. Vipunen shakes it off.
Vipunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vipunen keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vipunen! But no joy.
Good shot there by Hearelson.#CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Hearelson gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hearelson has Vipunen pressed against the cage, preventing Vipunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vipunen tries to circle away but Hearelson has him pinned against the cage.
Hearelson digs a right hand into Vipunen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vipunen's gas tank.
A short right from Hearelson on the inside. #T3#
Hearelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Vipunen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hearelson.
Hearelson lands with a light punch inside.
Hearelson pushes Vipunen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hearelson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vipunen or not.
Hearelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Floki Hearelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hearelson gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vipunen wants to get back to striking at distance but Hearelson won't allow it.
Antero Vipunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vipunen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearelson pushes Vipunen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hearelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vipunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floki Hearelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hearelson, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floki Hearelson!

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