Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UnderGround FC 137
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrorelli misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kotkaniemi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Terrorelli kicks Kotkaniemi off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Terrorelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kotkaniemi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kotkaniemi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kotkaniemi's coach down at Deep waters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kotkaniemi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Kotkaniemi jumps guard.
Terrorelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kotkaniemi is controlling Terrorelli's posture.
Terrorelli wants to control from the top but Kotkaniemi keeps moving.
Terrorelli is really struggling to control Kotkaniemi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Terrorelli stops Kotkaniemi from standing up.
Terrorelli stopping the sweep attempt from Kotkaniemi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrorelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Kotkaniemi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kotkaniemi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terrorelli is one step ahead there.
Terrorelli looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrorelli wants to control from the top but Kotkaniemi keeps moving.
Kotkaniemi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terrorelli is one step ahead there.
Kotkaniemi keeping moving, preventing Terrorelli from controlling successfully.
Terrorelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Kotkaniemi is retaining full guard.
Kotkaniemi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kotkaniemi, not yet.
Kotkaniemi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Terrorelli tenderised Kotkaniemi's leg. Kotkaniemi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Terrorelli leaves Kotkaniemi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kotkaniemi misses with a takedown
and Kotkaniemi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tobi Terrorelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi looks for a takedown but Terrorelli sprawls well.
Terrorelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kotkaniemi's sensitive parts.
Kotkaniemi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Terrorelli tries to avoid it but Kotkaniemi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Terrorelli to the ground. Terrorelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terrorelli as he jumps to the side.
Tobi Terrorelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Terrorelli trying to keep a closed guard but Kotkaniemi is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Kotkaniemi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Terrorelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotkaniemi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kotkaniemi pulls Terrorelli in close to prevent any damage.
Terrorelli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kotkaniemi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terrorelli is looking to work some ground and pound but Kotkaniemi has wrist control.
Terrorelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kotkaniemi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Terrorelli 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.#T4#
Terrorelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kotkaniemi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kotkaniemi working some strikes from top position.
Terrorelli trying to control the position.
Terrorelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kotkaniemi is in close to Terrorelli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kotkaniemi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Terrorelli has control of Kotkaniemi's left arm, preventing Kotkaniemi from doing any damage.
Terrorelli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Terrorelli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kotkaniemi shoots for a double leg takedown but Terrorelli sprawls well. He's pushed Kotkaniemi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Kotkaniemi backs away, Terrorelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kotkaniemi fails with the takedown.
Terrorelli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kotkaniemi tries for a takedown but Terrorelli circles away easily
and Terrorelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tobi Terrorelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi shoots in but no luck this time.
Terrorelli is looking for a counter combo.
Terrorelli tries to work over Kotkaniemi's front leg with a kick but Kotkaniemi checks it.
Jesse Kotkaniemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli throws out a powerful jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kotkaniemi checks a leg kick.
Terrorelli leaves Kotkaniemi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Terrorelli with the inside leg kick. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Kotkaniemi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kotkaniemi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Terrorelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kotkaniemi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Terrorelli gets caught napping as Kotkaniemi dives in and scores a takedown. Terrorelli manages to retain guard.
Terrorelli trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrorelli wants to sweep but no luck.
Terrorelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotkaniemi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kotkaniemi stands up over Terrorelli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Kotkaniemi preventing the sweep.
Terrorelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kotkaniemi can do to turn this around?
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Terrorelli has control of Kotkaniemi's left arm, preventing Kotkaniemi from doing any damage.
Kotkaniemi distracts Terrorelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Terrorelli holds on and takes a little breather.
Terrorelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotkaniemi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Terrorelli looking to pass the guard.
Kotkaniemi is looking to stand up but Terrorelli isn't so interested in that idea.
Terrorelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Kotkaniemi is retaining full guard.
Kotkaniemi keeping moving, preventing Terrorelli from controlling successfully.
Terrorelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotkaniemi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Terrorelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kotkaniemi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotkaniemi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Terrorelli stays in close to Kotkaniemi's body and controls the position.
Terrorelli preventing the sweep.
Jesse Kotkaniemi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kotkaniemi is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kotkaniemi. #T4#
Terrorelli tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kotkaniemi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kotkaniemi prevents Terrorelli from getting the reversal.
Kotkaniemi raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terrorelli is desperately trying to improve his position but Kotkaniemi has a good base and remains in mount.
Terrorelli tries to lock up and control but Kotkaniemi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Terrorelli is desperately trying to improve his position but Kotkaniemi has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Terrorelli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
No luck for Kotkaniemi with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kotkaniemi shoots in and gets a takedown into Terrorelli's guard.
Kotkaniemi stops Terrorelli from standing up.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving.
Terrorelli 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.
Terrorelli is trying to keep Kotkaniemi in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Terrorelli is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kotkaniemi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Terrorelli's head.
Terrorelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kotkaniemi won't allow Terrorelli to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Terrorelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terrorelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tobi Terrorelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Terrorelli's waist but Terrorelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kotkaniemi off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terrorelli. #TD2#
Kotkaniemi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Terrorelli on his heels. He'll look to pass Terrorelli's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Terrorelli manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
Terrorelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kotkaniemi's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrorelli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kotkaniemi is out of range.
Kotkaniemi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Terrorelli finds it's way round the side to connect with Kotkaniemi's head.
Kotkaniemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli scores with a nice right hand.
Kotkaniemi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terrorelli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrorelli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#Kotkaniemi is rocked!
Kotkaniemi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Terrorelli counters with a big right hand! Oh Kotkaniemi is in trouble here! Terrorelli follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobi Terrorelli!
A victorious Tobi Terrorelli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UnderGround FC 123
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pryce cracks Kotkaniemi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Kotkaniemi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pryce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotkaniemi is one step ahead there.
Kotkaniemi cracks Pryce with a solid left hand.
Kotkaniemi controlling from the top position.
Kotkaniemi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotkaniemi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kotkaniemi throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Kotkaniemi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kotkaniemi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pryce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotkaniemi throws a big right hand that misses.

Kotkaniemi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Kotkaniemi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pryce looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound but Pryce is defending the strikes.
Pryce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pryce takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kotkaniemi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi is putting a hurting on Pryce here, landing some big shots from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pryce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kotkaniemi misses with the ground and pound.
Pryce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kotkaniemi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pryce on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pryce takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Kotkaniemi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kotkaniemi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pryce some visible discomfort.
Kotkaniemi working the strikes but Pryce uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi lands with a punch from half guard.
Pryce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotkaniemi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kotkaniemi is thwarting Pryce's attempts to control the position.
Pryce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi slips a nice elbow through Pryce's hands, connecting with Pryce's forehead.
Kotkaniemi stalling.
Kotkaniemi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kotkaniemi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi wants to pass to mount but Pryce is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi wants to take a breather but Pryce is having none of it.
Pryce is looking to control Kotkaniemi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pryce avoid being mounted?
Kotkaniemi slips a nice elbow through Pryce's hands, connecting with Pryce's forehead.
Kotkaniemi controlling the pace.
Kotkaniemi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.
Kotkaniemi thows a huge punch but Pryce dodges it nicely.
Kotkaniemi controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pryce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but Pryce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pryce sprawls well. Pryce wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kotkaniemi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kotkaniemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotkaniemi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pryce pinned against the cage. Pryce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pryce connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pryce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kotkaniemi walks into a left hand.
Kotkaniemi goes for a double leg but Pryce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pryce continues to drive forward.
Pryce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pryce manages to circle out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pryce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kotkaniemi.
Pryce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pryce wants it to stay on the feet.
Kotkaniemi shoots in and drives through. Pryce sprawls well.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pryce feints the counter takedown.
Joshua Pryce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotkaniemi shoots in but no luck this time.
Pryce pounces like a tiger and cracks Kotkaniemi with a vicious hook! Kotkaniemi is down but not out! Pryce follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joshua Pryce!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Kotkaniemi shoots in but no luck this time.
Kotkaniemi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Milicic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but Milicic shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Milicic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Kotkaniemi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kotkaniemi throwing shots but Milicic is blocking nicely.
Kotkaniemi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Milicic's head.
Milicic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kotkaniemi on the ground.
Kotkaniemi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kotkaniemi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milicic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Milicic is refusing to be controlled, as Kotkaniemi sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotkaniemi thows a huge punch but Milicic dodges it nicely.
Milicic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi is trying to control. Milicic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Milicic wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Kotkaniemi working the head and body with strikes.
Milicic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Milicic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Milicic wants to stand back up but Kotkaniemi manages to pass into side control.
Kotkaniemi is working Milicic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kotkaniemi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Milicic wants to control but Kotkaniemi postures up.
Kotkaniemi cracks Milicic with a big elbow.
Milicic trying to remain calm as Kotkaniemi controls from the top position.
Kotkaniemi lands a nice forearm strike.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound. #T2#
Milicic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kotkaniemi connects with a decent elbow.
Milicic is pushing Kotkaniemi's head away, looking to escape. Kotkaniemi manages to hold on to the position though.
Kotkaniemi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Milicic down.
Milicic dodges the ground and pound from Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi looks up at the clock and then as Milicic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kotkaniemi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Milicic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kotkaniemi working the head with strikes.
Kotkaniemi is chipping away with strikes.
Kotkaniemi 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.
Milicic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kotkaniemi taking a breather here.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound.
Milicic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milicic is trying to work for a sweep but Kotkaniemi has mounted him!
Kotkaniemi landing strikes from the mount and Milicic is in trouble!
Kotkaniemi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kotkaniemi lands a big elbow. #T4#
Kotkaniemi is landing with some decent strikes but Milicic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kotkaniemi controlling his opponent.
Milicic is trying to stand up.
Milicic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kotkaniemi controlling his opponent.
Kotkaniemi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kotkaniemi landing strikes from the mount.
Kotkaniemi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kotkaniemi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Milicic looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Milicic misses with a wild body shot.
Kotkaniemi is looking for the big counter here.
Milicic swinging wildly here.
Milicic misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Kotkaniemi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Milicic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kotkaniemi is chipping away with strikes.
Kotkaniemi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Kotkaniemi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milicic is pushing Kotkaniemi's head away, looking to escape. Kotkaniemi manages to hold on to the position though.
Milicic can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotkaniemi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Kotkaniemi looks up at the clock and then as Milicic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kotkaniemi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Milicic being controlled for a moment.
Kotkaniemi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kotkaniemi is working Milicic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kotkaniemi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The strikes coming from Kotkaniemi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as Kotkaniemi stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kotkaniemi working away.
Milicic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kotkaniemi connects with a decent elbow.
Kotkaniemi lands some shots froms side control.
Kotkaniemi prevents Milicic from escaping the position.
Milicic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi looking to control but instead Milicic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kotkaniemi working Milicic over with strikes.
Milicic wants to get back to full guard.
Milicic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kotkaniemi jumps into side control!
Milicic is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Milicic struggling a bit here.
Milicic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kotkaniemi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kotkaniemi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kotkaniemi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Milicic down.
Milicic wants to get back to his feet but Kotkaniemi drags him back down.
Kotkaniemi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jesse Kotkaniemi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Kotkaniemi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kotkaniemi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Milicic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kotkaniemi working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
Milicic is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kotkaniemi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Milicic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotkaniemi lands a strong strike to the head of Milicic. That's dazed him! Kotkaniemi looking to finish here. Milicic is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kotkaniemi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: RRFC Challengers 30
Date: Mar 11, 2020

#R1#
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Kotkaniemi drops his hands momentarily and Austin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kotkaniemi.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kotkaniemi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Austin swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotkaniemi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Kotkaniemi is rocked!#T1##TD2#
Kotkaniemi feints and as Austin raises his hands in defense, Kotkaniemi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Austin wriggles free and stands up.
Kotkaniemi is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Kotkaniemi glances at the clock... BAM! Austin nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kotkaniemi crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kotkaniemi is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RRFC 29: Shabazz vs Kholin
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Burrows throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kotkaniemi was covering up waiting for the punch and Burrows finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burrows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Kotkaniemi wriggles free and stands up.
Kotkaniemi moves out of range as Burrows throws a body kick.
Kotkaniemi moves in looking to clinch but Burrows pushes him off.
Burrows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kotkaniemi tries to avoid it but Burrows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kotkaniemi to the ground. Kotkaniemi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burrows throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Kotkaniemi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kotkaniemi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burrows's head.
Kotkaniemi working Burrows over with strikes.
Kotkaniemi not doing much here.
Kotkaniemi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kotkaniemi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burrows tries to roll over but Kotkaniemi keeps him under control.#T1#
Burrows is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kotkaniemi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burrows taking some punishment here, with Kotkaniemi in his half guard.
Kotkaniemi not doing much here.
Burrows is doing well to control the position and prevent Kotkaniemi from advancing to side control.
Burrows punching from the bottom.
Kotkaniemi lands with a punch from half guard.
Kotkaniemi is trying to control the action in half guard but Burrows is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burrows is trying to stand back up but Kotkaniemi is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Burrows wants to get back to full guard.
Burrows has hold of Kotkaniemi's hands but Kotkaniemi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kotkaniemi slips a nice elbow through Burrows's hands, connecting with Burrows's forehead.#ROC#
Burrows is rocked!
Kotkaniemi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burrows is still in real trouble! Can Kotkaniemi finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kotkaniemi connects with a nice short shot to Burrows's temple.
Kotkaniemi is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Burrows is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kotkaniemi fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Burrows from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kotkaniemi! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva 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.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Kotkaniemi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva keeps Kotkaniemi under control for a moment.
Kotkaniemi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is not content to let Kotkaniemi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotkaniemi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kotkaniemi. #T1#
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Kotkaniemi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Kotkaniemi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is trying to stand.
Kotkaniemi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kotkaniemi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva keeping control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kotkaniemi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Silva managing to control the position.
Kotkaniemi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kotkaniemi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva connects with the punch.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotkaniemi defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Kotkaniemi shoots in.#T3#
Silva jabs at Kotkaniemi's body.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Kotkaniemi.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kotkaniemi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kotkaniemi takes one to the side of the head.
Silva cracks Kotkaniemi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kotkaniemis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kotkaniemi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kotkaniemi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Kotkaniemi has Silva up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Kotkaniemi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Kotkaniemi has mounted him!
Kotkaniemi avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva regains half guard.#T4#
Kotkaniemi trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to kick Kotkaniemi off but Kotkaniemi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva has hold of Kotkaniemi's hands but Kotkaniemi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Kotkaniemi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotkaniemi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Manuel Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kotkaniemi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kotkaniemi can do to turn this around?
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kotkaniemi ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Kotkaniemi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva looks to land a combination but Kotkaniemi avoids it well.
Kotkaniemi wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotkaniemi doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Kotkaniemi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kotkaniemi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head. #T1#
Silva wants to control but Kotkaniemi is keeping busy.
Silva wants to control but Kotkaniemi passes into side.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to buck Kotkaniemi off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotkaniemi tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kotkaniemi lands an elbow.
The strikes coming from Kotkaniemi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotkaniemi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva regains half guard, as Kotkaniemi was trying to land strikes.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kotkaniemi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kotkaniemi's back!#T3#
Silva keeps control of the position as Kotkaniemi tries to break free.
Silva throws a series of strikes and Kotkaniemi wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Kotkaniemi is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva tries to control but Kotkaniemi wriggling away.
Kotkaniemi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kotkaniemi prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kotkaniemi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi is trying to stand.
Kotkaniemi trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Kotkaniemi is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throwing shots but Kotkaniemi is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Kotkaniemi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Kotkaniemi's head. #TD#
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kotkaniemi wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Kotkaniemi blocks nicely.
Silva throws a strike but Kotkaniemi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kotkaniemi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva pulls Kotkaniemi in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position. #T1#
Kotkaniemi is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Kotkaniemi scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva seems keen to control Kotkaniemi's posture.
Silva wants to stand up but Kotkaniemi is controlling him.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotkaniemi is one step ahead there.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kotkaniemi looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Kotkaniemi 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.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Kotkaniemi blocks nicely.
Kotkaniemi wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Our spies down at at Deep waters inform us that Kotkaniemi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Kotkaniemi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Kotkaniemi!#REVB#
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully.
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kotkaniemi is controlling him.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Kotkaniemi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kotkaniemi won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Kotkaniemi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Kotkaniemi shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Kotkaniemi slips a jab from Silva.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kotkaniemi quickly recovers to half guard.
Jesse Kotkaniemi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kotkaniemi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kotkaniemi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Kotkaniemi's head back.
Silva scores with a head kick. Kotkaniemi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva tries for a takedown but Kotkaniemi circles away easily#CL2#
and Kotkaniemi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Kotkaniemi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to work over Kotkaniemi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Kotkaniemi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Kotkaniemi manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva 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.#T1#
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kotkaniemi is controlling him.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Kotkaniemi stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Kotkaniemi slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kotkaniemi prevents Silva from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Kotkaniemi closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Kotkaniemi pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manuel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kotkaniemi.
Silva scores with the left hand. Kotkaniemi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kotkaniemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotkaniemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva scores with a jab. Kotkaniemi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kotkaniemi tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kotkaniemi moves away.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Silva.#T3##CL2#
Kotkaniemi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Silva.
Silva is trying to drag Kotkaniemi to the mat but Kotkaniemi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Kotkaniemi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manuel Silva is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kotkaniemi gets a clinch.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kotkaniemi has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kotkaniemi blocks an uppercut.
Kotkaniemi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kotkaniemi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kotkaniemi lands strikes from half guard.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Kotkaniemi prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the pace.
Silva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kotkaniemi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kotkaniemi connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva had his way with Jesse Kotkaniemi in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Silva tests Kotkaniemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Kotkaniemi takes one to the side of the head.
Kotkaniemi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotkaniemi avoids the head kick by Silva.
Kotkaniemi with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Kotkaniemi, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Kotkaniemi against the cage but Kotkaniemi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kotkaniemi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Silva misses #TD2#
and Kotkaniemi counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotkaniemi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Kotkaniemi is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kotkaniemi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotkaniemi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kotkaniemi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silva wants to control but Kotkaniemi postures up.
Kotkaniemi looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kotkaniemi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Kotkaniemi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kotkaniemi wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kotkaniemi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva parries the strikes from Kotkaniemi easily there. Kotkaniemi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silva to escape.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotkaniemi takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kotkaniemi throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kotkaniemi takes one to the side of the head.
Silva cracks Kotkaniemi with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Silva throws a hook but Kotkaniemi blocks it.
Silva lands a nice hook to Kotkaniemi's body. Kotkaniemi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kotkaniemi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Kotkaniemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Kotkaniemi blocks a jab.
Silva leaves Kotkaniemi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jesse Kotkaniemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kotkaniemi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Kotkaniemi's head.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kotkaniemi is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manuel Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kotkaniemi is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Kotkaniemi 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: RRFC Challengers 24
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Kotkaniemi drives through and clinches with Vidal against the cage.
Vidal is trying to break free.#TD2#
Kotkaniemi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kotkaniemi manages to end up in side control.
Kotkaniemi misses with the ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi cracks Vidal with a big right hand but Vidal just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kotkaniemi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vidal is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kotkaniemi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kotkaniemi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vidal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kotkaniemi lands a couple of good shots and Vidal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kotkaniemi lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kotkaniemi is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Vidal. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kotkaniemi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T1#
Kotkaniemi has Vidal flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC2#
Vidal is rocked!
Kotkaniemi lands strikes to the head.
Oh Vidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotkaniemi is riding his opponent, not letting Vidal buck him off.
Kotkaniemi lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Vidal hold on?!
Kotkaniemi lands a good shot there. Vidal covers up! Kotkaniemi smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Vidal to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Kotkaniemi jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: RRFC 22: Haggar vs Bennett
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kotkaniemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Kotkaniemi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kotkaniemi shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kotkaniemi moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Kotkaniemi attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Kotkaniemi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kotkaniemi moves out of range as Silva strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kotkaniemi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva wants to stand up but Kotkaniemi is controlling him.
Kotkaniemi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kotkaniemi controlling from the top position.
Kotkaniemi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kotkaniemi stops Silva from standing up.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kotkaniemi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kotkaniemi won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kotkaniemi misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kotkaniemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kotkaniemi feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Kotkaniemi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kotkaniemi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Kotkaniemi being controlled here momentarily.
Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Big Bear Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kotkaniemi throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kotkaniemi won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Kotkaniemi is stalling in the full guard.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kotkaniemi is controlling him.
Kotkaniemi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kotkaniemi controls the pace.
Kotkaniemi prevents Silva from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Silva is trying to control the position but Kotkaniemi postures up.
Silva pulls Kotkaniemi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kotkaniemi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva leaves Kotkaniemi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kotkaniemi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kotkaniemi slips under a jab.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kotkaniemi ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Kotkaniemi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Kotkaniemi wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range. #T4#
Kotkaniemi moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva 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.#TD#
Kotkaniemi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kotkaniemi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva wants to stand but Kotkaniemi is controlling the position.
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to stand but Kotkaniemi is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Silva throws a hook to the side of Kotkaniemi's head but Kotkaniemi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kotkaniemi shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Kotkaniemi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kotkaniemi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Kotkaniemi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kotkaniemi is in Silva's guard.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva wants to stand up but Kotkaniemi is controlling him.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kotkaniemi controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Kotkaniemi is having none of it.
Kotkaniemi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kotkaniemi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kotkaniemi is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kotkaniemi throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard. #REVB#
Silva wants to control from the top but Kotkaniemi keeps moving.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Kotkaniemi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kotkaniemi controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kotkaniemi 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.
Kotkaniemi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kotkaniemi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Manuel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kotkaniemi takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Kotkaniemi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Kotkaniemi looking to control. #SUB#
Kotkaniemi looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Kotkaniemi wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Kotkaniemi is rocked!#T4#
Kotkaniemi looking to control but Silva passes into half guard.
Silva working Kotkaniemi over with strikes.
Oh Kotkaniemi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotkaniemi is looking to improve his position.
Silva scores with a big shot! Kotkaniemi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kotkaniemi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
A victorious Manuel Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FARTMMA 72
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Kotkaniemi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erwin stuffs the takedown.
Kotkaniemi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kotkaniemi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kotkaniemi looking to score a takedown here. Erwin is defending well but Kotkaniemi drives through and ends up in Erwin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kotkaniemi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Erwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kotkaniemi has managed to get both his arms back between Erwin's legs - danger averted.
Kotkaniemi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Erwin pushes a forearm under Kotkaniemi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kotkaniemi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Erwin!
Derek Erwin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RapidFC 49
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Kneereaper tests Kotkaniemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kneereaper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kotkaniemi on the side of the head.
Kneereaper tests Kotkaniemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kotkaniemi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kneereaper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kneereaper feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Kotkaniemi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kneereaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kneereaper actively working from the bottom here.
Kotkaniemi working Kneereaper over with strikes.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back.
Kotkaniemi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Kneereaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kneereaper is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Kneereaper actively working from the bottom here.
Kneereaper tries to roll over but Kotkaniemi keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Kotkaniemi.
Kneereaper tries to roll over but Kotkaniemi keeps him under control.
We've been hearing that Kotkaniemi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Kneereaper actively working from the bottom here.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotkaniemi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kneereaper! #T2#
Kneereaper is looking to get to half guard.
Kneereaper keeps trying to improve his position.
Kotkaniemi with the ground and pound from mount.
Kneereaper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kotkaniemi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kotkaniemi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Kneereaper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kneereaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kotkaniemi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kotkaniemi's back!
Kotkaniemi turns into Kneereaper and is now in his guard.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Kneereaper keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kotkaniemi has picked Kneereaper up and slammed him! Kneereaper can't keep hold of the triangle and Kotkaniemi manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches and elbows.
Kotkaniemi scores with punches from side control.
Kneereaper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotkaniemi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Kneereaper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kotkaniemi has his hands clasped together around Kneereaper's back. He's all about the action.
Kotkaniemi trying to control here.
Kotkaniemi is concentrating on defense, preventing Kneereaper from advancing position. #T4##SUB2#
Kneereaper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kotkaniemi defends it well.
Kotkaniemi is trying to control but can't.
Kneereaper tries to pass to full mount but Kotkaniemi defends it. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is trying to work for a kimura but Kotkaniemi is defending well.
Kneereaper is looking to advance position but Kotkaniemi won't allow it.
Kotkaniemi is pressing down on Kneereaper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kotkaniemi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kotkaniemi keeping full guard, as Kneereaper tries to pass.
Kotkaniemi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kneereaper throws a hook but Kotkaniemi avoids it easily.
Kneereaper looks to land a combination. Kotkaniemi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kotkaniemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kotkaniemi misses with a straight right.
Kneereaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kotkaniemi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kotkaniemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kneereaper.
Kotkaniemi throwing a counter right hand but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Kneereaper
and Kotkaniemi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Kotkaniemi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kneereaper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotkaniemi trying to control the position but Kneereaper is working away.
Kotkaniemi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to half guard.
Kotkaniemi scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Kotkaniemi lands some shots froms side control.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Jesse Kotkaniemi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kneereaper is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kotkaniemi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kotkaniemi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneereaper can do to turn this around?
Kneereaper is trying to escape the mount.
Kneereaper gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.
Kotkaniemi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Kotkaniemi. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kotkaniemi working over Kneereaper with some ground and pound. Kneereaper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kneereaper regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kotkaniemi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Kotkaniemi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kotkaniemi passes Kneereaper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kneereaper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kotkaniemi is working Kneereaper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!#SUB2#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kotkaniemi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kneereaper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kotkaniemi stacks Kneereaper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kotkaniemi!
Kneereaper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kotkaniemi is putting a hurting on Kneereaper here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Kotkaniemi cracks Kneereaper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kotkaniemi landing strikes.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound.
Kneereaper takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kneereaper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kotkaniemi's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kotkaniemi connects with a nice short shot to Kneereaper's temple.
Kotkaniemi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the action but Kneereaper is working from the bottom.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep. Kotkaniemi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kotkaniemi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kotkaniemi is looking to take a break and control but Kneereaper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kneereaper tries to buck Kotkaniemi off but Kotkaniemi is having none of it.
Kneereaper looks to move to half guard but instead Kotkaniemi has passed into mount! Damn!
Kneereaper regains half guard.
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Kotkaniemi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kotkaniemi pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotkaniemi moves into full mount! Kneereaper won't be happy about that!
Kneereaper working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kneereaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kotkaniemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kotkaniemi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Kotkaniemi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kneereaper to the mat! Kneereaper manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Kneereaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kotkaniemi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Kneereaper keeps moving.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kneereaper keeping full guard, as Kotkaniemi tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kneereaper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotkaniemi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kotkaniemi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Kotkaniemi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kotkaniemi has picked Kneereaper up and slammed him! Kneereaper can't keep hold of the triangle and Kotkaniemi manages to pass to side control!
Kneereaper tries to buck Kotkaniemi off but Kotkaniemi is having none of it.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the position but Kneereaper is working away.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Kotkaniemi working the head and body with strikes.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneereaper is looking to reverse the position.
Kotkaniemi cracks Kneereaper with a big elbow.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound.
Kneereaper manages to get back to half guard.
Kneereaper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kotkaniemi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kneereaper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kneereaper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kotkaniemi scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back.
Kotkaniemi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneereaper has hold of Kotkaniemi's hands but Kotkaniemi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kneereaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneereaper trying to get back to full guard but Kotkaniemi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kotkaniemi lands a couple of good shots and Kneereaper has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Kotkaniemi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kotkaniemi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kotkaniemi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kneereaper is looking for a way out.
Kneereaper rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kneereaper works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kneereaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotkaniemi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kneereaper has his foot on Kotkaniemi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotkaniemi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kotkaniemi chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kotkaniemi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneereaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kotkaniemi has managed to get both his arms back between Kneereaper's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotkaniemi is working Kneereaper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kotkaniemi landing some decent shots from guard.
Kotkaniemi works over Kneereaper with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kotkaniemi passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotkaniemi working the head and body with strikes.
Kneereaper is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kneereaper takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC#
Kneereaper is rocked!
Kneereaper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kotkaniemi's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kotkaniemi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kotkaniemi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kotkaniemi, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: RapidFC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kotkaniemi tries to counter with a takedown but Waters is quick to defend against it.
Waters throws a head kick that misses.
Kotkaniemi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters looks to throw the jab but Kotkaniemi is out of range.
Kotkaniemi misses with a hook to the body
and Waters counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Kotkaniemi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Waters sprawls well initially but Kotkaniemi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
Kotkaniemi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kotkaniemi is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
Kotkaniemi throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Waters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Tyrone Waters has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kotkaniemi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Waters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Waters is rocked!
Kotkaniemi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waters is still in real trouble! Can Kotkaniemi finish him?
Waters is pressing down on Kotkaniemi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Waters seems to have recovered his senses.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands a big shot to Waters's brow.
Kotkaniemi works over Waters with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Kotkaniemi chips away with some ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Waters's head off the mat! Waters is out! He's out! Kotkaniemi jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 21
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Kotkaniemi jabs at Gogo's body.
Kotkaniemi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gogo momentarily. #TD#
Kotkaniemi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gogo on his heels. He'll look to pass Gogo's guard now, I'm sure.
Kotkaniemi works over Gogo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gogo working a defensive guard here.
Kotkaniemi controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotkaniemi is looking to work some ground and pound but Gogo has wrist control.
Kotkaniemi throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Kotkaniemi looking to pass the guard.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Gogo keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Kotkaniemi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kotkaniemi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kotkaniemi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kotkaniemi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kotkaniemi content to stall in guard here.
Gogo pulls Kotkaniemi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kotkaniemi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kotkaniemi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kotkaniemi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi controlling the action here.
Gogo wants to control but Kotkaniemi is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kotkaniemi in particular looking to stall.
Gogo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi trying to control from Gogo's half guard. Gogo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gogo is wriggling around but Kotkaniemi manages to pass to half guard.
Kotkaniemi is thwarting Gogo's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Kotkaniemi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kotkaniemi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kotkaniemi winds up and cracks Gogo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kotkaniemi is thwarting Gogo's attempts to control the position.
Kotkaniemi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gogo won't allow Kotkaniemi to pass to mount.
Kotkaniemi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gogo trying to get back to full guard but Kotkaniemi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotkaniemi lands a couple of good shots and Gogo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Gogo breaks Kotkaniemi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kotkaniemi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gogo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotkaniemi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kotkaniemi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gogo with a nice head shot there.
Kotkaniemi is adopting a defensive guard.
Kotkaniemi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gogo works over Kotkaniemi with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Gogo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kotkaniemi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kotkaniemi wants to hit a switch here but Gogo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kotkaniemi there!
Kotkaniemi wants to control but Gogo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kotkaniemi lands a glancing blow to the side of Gogo's head.#TD#
Kotkaniemi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kotkaniemi showed some decent athleticism there.
Gogo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gogo trying to hold on to Kotkaniemi's head to control him but Kotkaniemi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogo has his hands clasped together around Kotkaniemi's back. He's all about the action.
Gogo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kotkaniemi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jesse Kotkaniemi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Gogo tries to roll over but Kotkaniemi keeps him under control.
Kotkaniemi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kotkaniemi drops an elbow to the side of Gogo's head.
Gogo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gogo.
Kotkaniemi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kotkaniemi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotkaniemi landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotkaniemi throwing strikes but missing.
Kotkaniemi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gogo working a defensive guard here.
Gogo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kotkaniemi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kotkaniemi is looking to work some ground and pound but Gogo has wrist control.
Kotkaniemi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kotkaniemi postures up in Gogo's guard and throws a big left but Gogo blocks it. #T3#
Kotkaniemi with a nice head shot there.
Kotkaniemi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotkaniemi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gogo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kotkaniemi cracks a nice hook into Gogo's ribs.
Kotkaniemi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Kotkaniemi throws a body shot but no joy.
And Gogo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kotkaniemi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kotkaniemi misses with a body shot.
Gogo feints the counter takedown.
Gogo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Kotkaniemi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kotkaniemi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gogo is refusing to be controlled, as Kotkaniemi sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kotkaniemi scores with a hook to the body. Gogo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Kotkaniemi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gogo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kotkaniemi is in Gogo's guard.
Gogo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gogo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kotkaniemi is working Gogo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kotkaniemi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotkaniemi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gogo can do to turn this around?
Gogo is adopting a defensive guard.
Kotkaniemi is looking to work some ground and pound but Gogo has wrist control.#T1#
Kotkaniemi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Gogo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kotkaniemi defends it easily.
Kotkaniemi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kotkaniemi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kotkaniemi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Gogo trying to control the position.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Gogo is working from the bottom.
Gogo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Gogo is working from the bottom.
Kotkaniemi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gogo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kotkaniemi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gogo's guard.
Kotkaniemi drops an elbow to the side of Gogo's head. #T3#
Kotkaniemi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kotkaniemi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gogo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi with the ground and pound but Gogo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gogo wants to stand and escape but Kotkaniemi is having none of it.
Kotkaniemi is looking to work some ground and pound but Gogo has wrist control.
Kotkaniemi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gogo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kotkaniemi wants to pass the guard but Gogo is keeping the position.#T4#
Kotkaniemi works over Gogo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kotkaniemi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gogo keeping full guard, as Kotkaniemi tries to pass.
Gogo is looking to stand up but Kotkaniemi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kotkaniemi chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kotkaniemi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaga Gogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Kotkaniemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kotkaniemi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kotkaniemi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kotkaniemi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: RapidFC 39
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kotkaniemi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kotkaniemi takes one to the side of the head.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atunes as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Kotkaniemi is rocked!
Kotkaniemi backs away from a small jab... but Atunes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kotkaniemi crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Atunes with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Edison Atunes!

Event: WPFC 19 - Babinski vs.Ouelette
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Kotkaniemi connects with a right hand. Lothbrok shakes it off.
Lothbrok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kotkaniemi misses with a takedown attempt - Lothbrok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lothbrok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kotkaniemi finds it's way round the side to connect with Lothbrok's head. #TD#
Kotkaniemi feints and as Lothbrok raises his hands in defense, Kotkaniemi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kotkaniemi working some strikes from top position.
Kotkaniemi preventing the sweep.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kotkaniemi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrok is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lothbrok looking for a sweep. Not yet Lothbrok, not yet.
Kotkaniemi with a nice head shot there.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands a big shot to Lothbrok's brow. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kotkaniemi defends well.
Kotkaniemi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lothbrok throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lothbrok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotkaniemi with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lothbrok working for submissions but it's allowed Kotkaniemi to get to half guard. #T2#
Lothbrok is trying to maintain the position but Kotkaniemi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotkaniemi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lothbrok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kotkaniemi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kotkaniemi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kotkaniemi preventing the sweep.
Kotkaniemi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lothbrok is trying to keep Kotkaniemi in close. #T3#
Kotkaniemi looking to pass the guard.
Lothbrok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotkaniemi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lothbrok's head.
Kotkaniemi with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kotkaniemi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kotkaniemi scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Kotkaniemi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kotkaniemi lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Lothbrok is rocked!
Kotkaniemi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kotkaniemi working some strikes from top position.
Lothbrok is trying to control the position but Kotkaniemi postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Kotkaniemi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lothbrok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotkaniemi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kotkaniemi lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Kotkaniemi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kotkaniemi showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Lothbrok kicks off Kotkaniemi and gets to his feet.
Kotkaniemi connects with a jab.#TD#
Kotkaniemi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kotkaniemi manages to pass to side control.
Lothbrok is still in real trouble! Can Kotkaniemi finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Kotkaniemi scores with a big shot! Lothbrok's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lothbrok! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: WPFC 15 - Camacho vs. Fuchs 3
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Hill throws a sloppy head kick
and Kotkaniemi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Hill 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hill lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kotkaniemi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kotkaniemi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill motions for Kotkaniemi to come forward. Hill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kotkaniemi misses with a straight left.
Kotkaniemi misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Kotkaniemi throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range. #CL2#
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Kotkaniemi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kotkaniemi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kotkaniemi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.
Kotkaniemi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hill's head.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Kotkaniemi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kotkaniemi is trying to control the action in half guard but Hill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hill wants to control but Kotkaniemi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kotkaniemi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kotkaniemi 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.
Kotkaniemi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hill gets back to full guard. #T2#
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Kotkaniemi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kotkaniemi cracks Hill with a solid left hand.
Kotkaniemi stands up over Hill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kotkaniemi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hill has his foot on Kotkaniemi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotkaniemi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kotkaniemi cracks Hill with a solid left hand.
Hill has momentary wrist control but Kotkaniemi slips an elbow through the middle.
Kotkaniemi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is looking to stand up but Kotkaniemi isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Kotkaniemi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hill's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kotkaniemi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotkaniemi connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Hill is rocked!
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Kotkaniemi is proving a slippery customer.
Hill is still in real trouble! Can Kotkaniemi finish him?
Kotkaniemi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kotkaniemi gets to his feet and stands over Hill, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hill felt that one! Kotkaniemi unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hill from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: WPFC 11 - Majere vs. James III
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Shah throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kotkaniemi counters with a shoot takedown. Shah fights it but they end up in guard.
Shah trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shah wants to sweep but no luck.
Kotkaniemi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Shah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kotkaniemi is aware though and is defending well.
Shah trying to keep a closed guard but Kotkaniemi is proving a slippery customer.
Kotkaniemi stops Shah from standing up.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotkaniemi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kotkaniemi taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shah is trying to control Kotkaniemi's posture but Kotkaniemi avoids it.
Kotkaniemi working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Shah is looking for a sweep.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound.
Shah taking a bit of punishment here - Kotkaniemi scoring with strikes.
Kotkaniemi avoids the strikes from the bottom by Shah.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face as Kotkaniemi controls the position.
Shah bucks up and tries to throw Kotkaniemi off but instead Kotkaniemi has got his back!
Shah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shah is covering up but some of the strikes from Kotkaniemi are getting through and doing damage.
Kotkaniemi tries to get the hooks in deep but Shah pushed the leg off.
Kotkaniemi scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #ROC#
Shah is rocked!
Kotkaniemi cracks Shah with a big right hand from the back mount! Shah immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Kotkaniemi takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: WPFC 7 - Apex Predators
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Bryn Makar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kotkaniemi to the ground. Bryn Makar is now in Kotkaniemi's guard.
Bryn Makar preventing the sweep.
Kotkaniemi striking off his back but it's not causing Bryn Makar any problems.
Bryn Makar throws a big elbow that misses.
Kotkaniemi trying to strike off his back.
Bryn Makar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotkaniemi is keeping the position for now.
Kotkaniemi controls Bryn Makar momentarily but Bryn Makar frees himself.
Bryn Makar wants to control from the top but Kotkaniemi keeps moving.
Bryn Makar wants to pass the guard but Kotkaniemi is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bryn Makar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryn Makar wants to control from the top but Kotkaniemi keeps moving.
Bryn Makar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Bryn Makar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotkaniemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryn Makar preventing the sweep.
Kotkaniemi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kotkaniemi is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Bryn Makar keeps moving.
Kotkaniemi postures up in Bryn Makar's guard and throws a big left but Bryn Makar blocks it.
Bryn Makar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotkaniemi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kotkaniemi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryn Makar on the ground.
Kotkaniemi wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kotkaniemi is adopting a defensive guard.
Bryn Makar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryn Makar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotkaniemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotkaniemi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryn Makar.
Kotkaniemi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kotkaniemi, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bryn Makar keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully.
Kotkaniemi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryn Makar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kotkaniemi with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bryn Makar looking for a guillotine here but Kotkaniemi defends easily.
Kotkaniemi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryn Makar's head.
Kotkaniemi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryn Makar's head.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Bryn Makar is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kotkaniemi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kotkaniemi throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bryn Makar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotkaniemi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryn Makar is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Bryn Makar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kotkaniemi is looking to improve his position.
Kotkaniemi gets full guard.
Bryn Makar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotkaniemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotkaniemi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kotkaniemi tries to get out of the position.
Kotkaniemi wants to sweep here but Bryn Makar controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bryn Makar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryn Makar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryn Makar preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryn Makar throws a big elbow that misses.
Kotkaniemi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azrell Bryn Makar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Kotkaniemi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bryn Makar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Kotkaniemi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bryn Makar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kotkaniemi is looking to defend but Bryn Makar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kotkaniemi! Bryn Makar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kotkaniemi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azrell Bryn Makar!

Event: WPFC 5 - Scratch and Claw
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Kotkaniemi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Kotkaniemi avoids them all with ease. #TD#
McDonald gets caught flat footed, as Kotkaniemi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McDonald has his feet on Kotkaniemi's thighs here. He's pushed Kotkaniemi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kotkaniemi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019

#R1#
Korotkov looks for a takedown but Kotkaniemi sprawls well.
Kotkaniemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kotkaniemi moves out of range of the body kick from Korotkov. #TD#
Kotkaniemi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korotkov sprawls well initially but Kotkaniemi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kotkaniemi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Korotkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotkaniemi working over Korotkov with some ground and pound. Korotkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korotkov tries to get to full guard but Kotkaniemi has control of the leg.
Kotkaniemi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotkaniemi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi lands strikes from half guard.
Korotkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotkaniemi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kotkaniemi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi is trying to control the action in half guard but Korotkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Korotkov wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kotkaniemi winds up and cracks Korotkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Korotkov lands with a few short shots to the body.
Kotkaniemi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Korotkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kotkaniemi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kotkaniemi working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotkaniemi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kotkaniemi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Korotkov is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.
Korotkov is still in real trouble! Can Kotkaniemi finish him?
Kotkaniemi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Korotkov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kotkaniemi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!

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