Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Machine
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Kontiainen tries to clinch up but Bautista circles away and keeps his distance.
Bautista keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kontiainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bautista.
Bautista tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kontiainen's elbow.
Bautista can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kontiainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Bautista looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bautista goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bautista tries to pull guard but Kontiainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kontiainen.
Bautista has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bautista working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Bautista is trying to pull guard but Kontiainen has him pressed against the cage.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bautista is trying to break the clinch but Kontiainen is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bautista.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Bautista tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kontiainen's elbow.
Good body shot from Bautista.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bautista.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bautista.
Bautista lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Kontiainen.
Still in the clinch, Kontiainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bautista is trying to break the clinch but Kontiainen has him pressed against the cage.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kontiainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bautista digs a right hand into Kontiainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kontiainen's gas tank.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bautista tries to pull guard but Kontiainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Bautista drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drax Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bautista throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Bautista's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bautista lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bautista blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bautista's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Bautista drags the fight down to the ground.
Kontiainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bautista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kontiainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kontiainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kontiainen stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bautista has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kontiainen manages to get his head free but now Bautista has transitioned to an armbar! Kontiainen grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bautista! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drax Bautista!
After the fight, Drax Bautista was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 287 Kuomanen vs Khan
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain tries to clinch up but Kontiainen circles away and keeps his distance.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
McCain lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
McCain is looking to slow Kontiainen down with leg kicks.
McCain digs a good hook to Kontiainen's body.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCain slips under a jab from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from McCain .
McCain lands a right hook to the body.
McCain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A cross from Kontiainen lands.
McCain misses with a hook #TD#
and Kontiainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontiainen is looking to work some ground and pound but McCain has wrist control.
Kontiainen is looking to advance position but McCain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Kontiainen is working to get back to half guard.
McCain avoids the attempt from Kontiainen to control.
Kontiainen is trying to escape the mount.
McCain tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Kontiainen reaches up to try and control the position but McCain seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kontiainen rolls and tries to escape and now McCain has his back! #SU2#
McCain has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Kontiainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kontiainen misses the shot to the body.
McCain throws a body punch but Kontiainen moves out of range. #T2#
Kontiainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCain moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
McCain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kontiainen is out of range and McCain settles back down.
McCain tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kontiainen misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from McCain .
McCain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain scores with a sloppy right hand. Kontiainen should have avoided that one.
McCain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain lands a head kick. Kontiainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kontiainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCain . McCain obviously looking to wear him down.
Lucas McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kontiainen throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range. #T3#
McCain throws a leg kick that misses.
McCain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kontiainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kontiainen throws a low kick but McCain moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and McCain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kontiainen staying out of range there.
McCain doesn't manage to clinch there - Kontiainen circles away.
McCain stuns Kontiainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain swings for the body but Kontiainen moves out of range.
McCain misses with a shot to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a nice leg kick.
McCain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kontiainen rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCain defends well and Kontiainen ends up having to push McCain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCain lands a left hand. #T4#
Kontiainen tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Kontiainen avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
McCain presses Kontiainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
McCain prevents a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kontiainen tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McCain .
McCain misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
McCain breaks from the clinch.
McCain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kontiainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Kontiainen.
McCain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen takes one to the chin there.
McCain slips under a jab from Kontiainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCain lands a lovely overhand right.
McCain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kontiainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kontiainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kontiainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCain misses with a looping right.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCain lands with a kick to the temple. Kontiainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kontiainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCain .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Kontiainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kontiainen scores with a hook to the body. McCain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nice body kick from Kontiainen.
McCain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kontiainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kontiainen.
McCain moves out of range as Kontiainen throws a body kick.
McCain moves out of range as Kontiainen throws a body kick. #TD#
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kontiainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kontiainen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kontiainen working the head with strikes.
Kontiainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Kontiainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Kontiainen.#T2#
Kontiainen throws a strike aimed at the side of McCain 's head but McCain avoids it well.
Kontiainen lands a few punches from side control.
Kontiainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kontiainen tries to score with some ground and pound. McCain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCain dodges the ground and pound from Kontiainen.
Paavali Kontiainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kontiainen working the ground and pound.
Kontiainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McCain defending against the ground and pound.
Kontiainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kontiainen with the ground and pound but McCain regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kontiainen slips a nice elbow through McCain 's hands, connecting with McCain 's forehead.#T3#
McCain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Kontiainen connects with a nice short shot to McCain 's temple.
McCain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kontiainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontiainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCain 's head.
Kontiainen throws a strike but McCain avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kontiainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kontiainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kontiainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kontiainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Kontiainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kontiainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kontiainen 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.
Kontiainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kontiainen prevents McCain from getting back to his feet.
Kontiainen postures up in McCain 's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kontiainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCain wants to stand but Kontiainen is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kontiainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kontiainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kontiainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kontiainen takes a swing at McCain 's ribcage but misses.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Kontiainen throws a right hand that misses
and McCain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kontiainen thinking.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
McCain works the jab nicely.
McCain wants to clinch up but Kontiainen keeps it at a distance.
McCain tries a head kick but it misses.
McCain is looking to land body kicks.
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCain as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McCain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kontiainen, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kontiainen.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Kontiainen cracks McCain with a nice body shot.
McCain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kontiainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from McCain .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Kontiainen avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen lands a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCain is working Kontiainen over against the cage.
McCain prevents a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucas McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCain blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from McCain . #BC2#
McCain breaks the clinch.
McCain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
McCain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCain lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by McCain .#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Kontiainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCain lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from McCain .
McCain throws a head kick that Kontiainen semi-blocks.
Kontiainen throws a push kick but McCain slaps the foot to one side.
Kontiainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by McCain .
Kontiainen looks to throw a body kick
and McCain counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McCain jabs at Kontiainen's body.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kontiainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kontiainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCain pinned against the cage. McCain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCain lands a slapping body shot.
McCain throws a hook to the side of Kontiainen's head but Kontiainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kontiainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCain misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a leg kick. #T4#
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
McCain lands with a right hand.
McCain misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain digs a good hook to Kontiainen's body.
McCain feints and then cracks Kontiainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kontiainen down.
McCain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick lands for Kontiainen.
McCain needs to keep his hands up - Kontiainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kontiainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kontiainen moves forwards but McCain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kontiainen thuds his shin into the meat of McCain 's side.
McCain throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas McCain !
A victorious Lucas McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 278 Bundy vs Khan
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Mumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Kontiainen closes the distance and pushes Mumba back into the cage.
Kontiainen tries to work over Mumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Kontiainen has him pressed against the cage.
Mumba blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Mumba jumps guard but Kontiainen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mumba is trying to break the clinch but Kontiainen has him pressed against the cage.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Mumba.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Kontiainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumba drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumba's elbow.
Mumba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kontiainen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mumba fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mumba is trying to break free.
Mumba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Mumba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Kontiainen has him pressed against the cage.
Mumba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kontiainen smiles and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Mumba blocks the low kick.
Mumba throwing a counter right hand but Kontiainen manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Mumba throws out a loose jab but Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kontiainen! But no joy.
Kontiainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kontiainen loads up on a big right hand but Mumba slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Mumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Kontiainen tenderised Mumba's leg. Mumba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kontiainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mumba swings widly with a right hand
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kontiainen with a nice calf kick.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut.
Kontiainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Mumba throws out a loose jab but Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumba looks to land a right hand but Kontiainen moved out of range.#T2##CL2#
Kontiainen instigates a clinch.
Kontiainen lands a body punch.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Kontiainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!
Kontiainen gets through Mumba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Mumba gets control of Kontiainen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mumba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mumba seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Mumba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kontiainen is aware though and is defending well.
Kontiainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mumba's head.#SUB#
Mumba has his foot on Kontiainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kontiainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mumba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kontiainen lands a couple of elbows.
Kontiainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kontiainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mumba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontiainen has managed to get both his arms back between Mumba's legs - danger averted.
Kontiainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mumba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kontiainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kontiainen works over Mumba with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Kontiainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mumba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontiainen has managed to get both his arms back between Mumba's legs - danger averted.
Mumba trying to control the position. #T3#
Kontiainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kontiainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kontiainen with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Mumba looking for a triangle here. Kontiainen is fighting it but it looks tight! Mumba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kontiainen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kwawi Mumba!
During a confident post fight interview, Kwawi Mumba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 265 Martin vs Wasselach
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Kontiainen connects with a single shot there.
Kontiainen feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kontiainen!
Kontiainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
As Kontiainen backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but Kontiainen manages to avoid it all.
Evans throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big left from Evans misses.
Kontiainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Kontiainen keeps Evans at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontiainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans slips a jab from Kontiainen.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Kontiainen moved out of range.
Kontiainen tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range. #T1#
Kontiainen throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Kontiainen throws a body kick that misses
and Evans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kontiainen really felt that one!
A telegraphed right hand from Kontiainen misses the target.
Evans lands the left hand.
Kontiainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kontiainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans throws a solid leg kick but Kontiainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evans.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.#CL#
Kontiainen gets a clinch. #BC2#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans avoids the body shot from Kontiainen. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kontiainen digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.#CL2#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans working aggressively here.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evans lands a body punch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen takes a shot to the head.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Evans lands a left hand. #T3#
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Evans. #BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Kontiainen is just out of range.
Kontiainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans throws out a counter right but Kontiainen avoids it with no problem.
Kontiainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kontiainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen backing away here, and Evans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kontiainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kontiainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kontiainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Kontiainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans flicks out a counter leg kick but Kontiainen steps away.#TD#
Kontiainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans is looking to escape.#ES2#
Evans kicks off Kontiainen and gets to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Kontiainen moved out of range nicely.
Kontiainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Kontiainen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Kontiainen getting side control.
Evans told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans desperately trying to maintain half guard. #ES2#
Evans has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kontiainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Evans back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Kontiainen.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kontiainen can pounce on him.
Kontiainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kontiainen is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kontiainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Kontiainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Evans walks into a jab.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kontiainen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen with the inside leg kick.
Kontiainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for Evans.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Kontiainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Kontiainen scores with a nice body kick.
Gwynn Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontiainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kontiainen.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kontiainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Evans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Evans takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Kontiainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Evans misses with a hook
and Kontiainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Kontiainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kontiainen can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans scores with a kick to the body.
Kontiainen lands a slapping body shot.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kontiainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen misses with a hook.
Kontiainen scores with a nice strike.
Evans moves out of range as Kontiainen throws a body kick.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kontiainen with a body shot.#T3#
Kontiainen connects with the punch.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kontiainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kontiainen throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Evans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kontiainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kontiainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Evans follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kontiainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kontiainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kontiainen cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Kontiainen walks into a stiff left hand from Evans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kontiainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kontiainen with a jab.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kontiainen is looking to counter punch.
Evans lands a nice hook to Kontiainen's body. Kontiainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kontiainen, as that shot connected.
Kontiainen thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Kontiainen instigates a clinch.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Kontiainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kontiainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
Evans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Kontiainen backing away here, and Evans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kontiainen doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kontiainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Kontiainen.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans flicks out a counter leg kick but Kontiainen steps away.
Evans throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Kontiainen tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action. #T2#
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gwynn Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen misses with a body punch.
Kontiainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans cracks Kontiainen with a nice body shot.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Kontiainen avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage. #BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kontiainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#Kontiainen is rocked!
Kontiainen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Evans! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gwynn Evans!
Gwynn Evans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Taneyev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taneyev advances position into side control!
Kontiainen prevents Taneyev from improving position.
Kontiainen is looking for a sweep.
Taneyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kontiainen keeps working.
Kontiainen 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.
Kontiainen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Taneyev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Taneyev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kontiainen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taneyev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taneyev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kontiainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taneyev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Kontiainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kontiainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kontiainen works over Taneyev with some ground and pound from guard.
Taneyev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kontiainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taneyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Taneyev looking for a guillotine here but Kontiainen defends easily.
Taneyev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Kontiainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kontiainen, not yet.
Kontiainen keeps trying to improve his position.
Kontiainen keeping full guard, as Taneyev tries to pass.
Taneyev trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Taneyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taneyev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kontiainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taneyev's guard. #REVB#
Taneyev 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.
Kontiainen with a nice head shot there.
Kontiainen distracts Taneyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Taneyev has his foot on Kontiainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kontiainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Taneyev wants to sweep but no luck.
Taneyev is trying to keep Kontiainen in close. #T3#
Taneyev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kontiainen controls the pace.#SUB#
Taneyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontiainen defends it easily.
Kontiainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kontiainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kontiainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taneyev's head.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taneyev is trying to keep Kontiainen in close.
Taneyev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taneyev is controlling Kontiainen's posture.#T4#
Taneyev trying to control the position.
Kontiainen working some strikes from top position.
Taneyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kontiainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taneyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Kontiainen from controlling successfully.
Kontiainen lands a couple of digs.
Taneyev 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.
Kontiainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taneyev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Kontiainen from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavali Kontiainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taneyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kontiainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kontiainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Kontiainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kontiainen keeps Taneyev at a distance using the push kick.
Kontiainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kontiainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kontiainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev with a nice cross.
Taneyev tries to clinch up but Kontiainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kontiainen lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
Kontiainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen throws a big shot that misses.
Taneyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kontiainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kontiainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Kontiainen tenderised Taneyev's leg. Taneyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kontiainen defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Taneyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taneyev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kontiainen.#TD2#
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taneyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen cracks Taneyev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taneyev prevents Kontiainen from moving into mount.
Kontiainen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taneyev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taneyev is looking to reverse the position.
Kontiainen landing a few strikes. #T2#
Taneyev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kontiainen lands a nice forearm strike.
Kontiainen works to advance to full mount. Taneyev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taneyev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Taneyev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kontiainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taneyev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontiainen lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Taneyev is rocked!
Taneyev taking shots to the head.
Oh Taneyev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taneyev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kontiainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taneyev's face. #T3##SUB2#
Kontiainen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kontiainen connects with a bit shot that sees Taneyev covering up! More strikes from Kontiainen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kontiainen is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
Paavali Kontiainen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Valentin Taneyev spoke after the fight, saying 'This is Number one Bullshit'.

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Kontiainen connects with a body shot that sends Cabal's belly button to the back.
Cabal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kontiainen misses with a hook. Cabal ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cabal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kontiainen scores with a punch to the head.
Cabal takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen jabs Cabal right on the nose. Cabal blinks but takes it well.
Kontiainen tests Cabal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabal throws a leg kick
and Kontiainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabal scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Cabal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Cabal as he connects with a hook.
Kontiainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
Kontiainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kontiainen scores with the left hand. Cabal knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Cabal is rocked!
Kontiainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Cabal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Cabal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Cabal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kontiainen.
Cabal throws a hook to the side of Kontiainen's head but Kontiainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabal seems to have got his legs back now.
Kontiainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cabal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kontiainen slips under a jab.
Kontiainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Cabal misses
and Cabal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabal thuds a left hand into Kontiainen's body.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kontiainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabal is able to avoid easily.#KD2#
Kontiainen cracks Cabal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cabal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kontiainen finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen misses with a looping left.
Cabal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Cabal finds it's target.
Cabal throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Cabal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kontiainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kontiainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kontiainen is out of range and Cabal settles back down. #T2#
Cabal throws a head kick that misses.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kontiainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cabal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabal.
Cabal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Cabal strikes.
Kontiainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kontiainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
Kontiainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cabal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cabal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Cabal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kontiainen.
Cabal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kontiainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cabal is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Cabal.
Kontiainen throws the left hand but Cabal avoids the punch easily.
Kontiainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kontiainen.
Kontiainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cabal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cabal throws a jab but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
It seemed like Kontiainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabal misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kontiainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cabal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kontiainen checks a leg kick.
Kontiainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Cabal.
Kontiainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick lands for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Cabal throws a head kick but Kontiainen moves out of range.
Cabal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kontiainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabal misses with a hook.
Cabal is looking to chop away at Kontiainen's legs.
Kontiainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabal cracks Kontiainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
Kontiainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Cabal misses
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kontiainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kontiainen looks to land a body kick but Cabal moved away.
Cabal wants to land a leg kick but Kontiainen is out of range.
Cabal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cabal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabal takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
Cabal tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cabal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kontiainen.
Cabal fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Kontiainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabal doesn't seem phased though.
Kontiainen scores with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Kontiainen drops Cabal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cabal looks back up at him and smiles so Kontiainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Cabal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kontiainen counters with a crisp right that sends Cabal to the canvas! Kontiainen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
Paavali Kontiainen made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Sausagestrong misses with a kick to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kontiainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Sausagestrong has been cut.
Kontiainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sausagestrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sausagestrong missing with a left hand there. Kontiainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kontiainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Kontiainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Kontiainen throws a nice looking combination but Sausagestrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sausagestrong has his takedown stuffed
and Kontiainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kontiainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sausagestrong misses the body punch
and Kontiainen counters with a body kick that stops Sausagestrong in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Sausagestrong throws a sloppy head kick
and Kontiainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sausagestrong tries for a takedown but Kontiainen circles away easily
and Kontiainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paavali Kontiainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sausagestrong looks winded!
Kontiainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kontiainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kontiainen slips under a jab.
Kontiainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sausagestrong on the side of the head.
Kontiainen lands the left hand.
Sausagestrong closes the distance but Kontiainen moves to the side
and Kontiainen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Tommy Sausagestrong's cut even more.
Kontiainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Sausagestrong tries to counter it with a takedown but Kontiainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kontiainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Sausagestrong misses with a lunging right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sausagestrong thinking.
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!
Kontiainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sausagestrong moves out of range as Kontiainen throws a body kick.
Sausagestrong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sausagestrong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick by Sausagestrong misses
and Kontiainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kontiainen - that will leave a mark!
Sausagestrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kontiainen.
Sausagestrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kontiainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kontiainen.
Sausagestrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kontiainen but Kontiainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sausagestrong.
Kontiainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sausagestrong doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Sausagestrong throws a head kick but Kontiainen moves out of range.
Kontiainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kontiainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sausagestrong if he has to take too many more of those.
Sausagestrong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sausagestrong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kontiainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kontiainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Sausagestrong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Kontiainen lands a big right hand that sends Sausagestrong crashing to the mat! Kontiainen stays standing though and waves Sausagestrong back to his feet!#ROC#Sausagestrong is rocked!
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!
Sausagestrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontiainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sausagestrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Kontiainen finish him?
Kontiainen weaves into range and cracks Sausagestrong right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sausagestrong goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kontiainen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavali Kontiainen!
A relieved looking Paavali Kontiainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tommy Sausagestrong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Unfortunately I lost, I am going to come back stronger than ever, I will be champ one day.'.

Event: DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Kontiainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolt avoids the body shot from Kontiainen.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Kontiainen's head.#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kontiainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Bolt's head coaches at Dog Pound that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kontiainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolt throws a lazy right hand but Kontiainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Kontiainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kontiainen tries to score with a low kick but Bolt moves his leg out of the way.
Bolt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick which misses Bolt's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolt tries to avoid it.
Kontiainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolt lands with a straight right. Kontiainen didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontiainen with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolt misses with a double jab
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kontiainen lands with a nice body kick.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolt.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Kontiainen is out of range.
Bolt slips under a jab from Kontiainen.
Bolt with a hook.
Bolt misses with a right hand
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolt misses with a straight right.
Bolt connects with a crisp jab.
Kontiainen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#That has opened up Paavali Kontiainen's cut even more.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen looks to land a body kick but Bolt moved away.#T2#
Bolt throws an off balance right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Kontiainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bolt's half guard.
Bolt won't allow Kontiainen to pass to mount.
Kontiainen throwing shots but Bolt is blocking nicely.
Kontiainen with the ground and pound but Bolt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kontiainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kontiainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kontiainen throws a strike but Bolt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kontiainen wants to improve his position but instead Bolt has moved into half guard. #T3#
Kontiainen tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
Kontiainen wants to control but Bolt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kontiainen is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Bolt decides to stand up.
Kontiainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kontiainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Kontiainen misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Kontiainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolt takes one to the chin there.
Bolt lands with a kick to the temple. Kontiainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#The cut above Paavali Kontiainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Bolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses.
Bolt throws a sloppy head kick and Kontiainen moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Kontiainen saw that one coming.
Kontiainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Bolt.
Bolt connects with a right hand. Kontiainen shakes it off.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Bolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolt misses with a head kick.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolt misses with an uppercut
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kontiainen tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kontiainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolt.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolt but Bolt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bolt misses with the combination.
Kontiainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kontiainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolt.
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing.
Kontiainen lands a front kick.
Bolt misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
Kontiainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Kontiainen. That snapped Bolt's head back.
Kontiainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolt pinned against the cage. Bolt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen connects with a right hand. Bolt shakes it off.
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kontiainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kontiainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bolt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kontiainen takes a step back to recover.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kontiainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kontiainen lands a really nice looking cross but Bolt seems unphased.
Kontiainen dodges the punch combination from Bolt.
Bolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kontiainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kontiainen slips a jab and a cross from Bolt.
Bolt misses with a hook
and Kontiainen counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Bolt.
Donk. Kontiainen catches Bolt right on the button with a cross.
Kontiainen is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Bolt.
Kontiainen throws out a counter right but Bolt avoids it with no problem.
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Kontiainen saw that one coming.
Bolt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ryan Bolt's cut is getting worse.
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kontiainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolt doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolt ducks right into an uppercut from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolt misses the target.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Kontiainen.#ROC2#Bolt is rocked!#CUT2#Ryan Bolt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Bolt strikes.#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bolt enables Kontiainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bolt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kontiainen postures up in Bolt's guard and throws a big left but Bolt blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kontiainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kontiainen stands up over Bolt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kontiainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolt has wrist control.
Bolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kontiainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Bolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kontiainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.
Paavali Kontiainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kontiainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kontiainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontiainen looking to pass the guard.
Kontiainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kontiainen trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Bolt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kontiainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Nice cross by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bolt.
Bolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolt lands with a cross.
Kontiainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bolt eats them both and turns towards Kontiainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kontiainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kontiainen wants to clinch.#T1#
Kontiainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bolt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kontiainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Kontiainen moved out of range nicely.
Kontiainen punishes Bolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bolt takes a step back to recover.
Kontiainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolt circles away.
Bolt lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Kontiainen finds it's target.
Kontiainen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Bolt misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Kontiainen counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontiainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kontiainen scores with a hook to the body.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kontiainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kontiainen tries to work over Bolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Bolt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolt working hard to break the clinch.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen misses with some punches. #BC#
Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kontiainen. #T3#
Bolt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kontiainen lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Bolt blocks the low kick.
Kontiainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bolt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Kontiainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Kontiainen is out of range.
Kontiainen staying out of range there.
Kontiainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Kontiainen misses the shot to the body.
Bolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolt wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan Bolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavali Kontiainen.
Bolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolt connects with a body shot.
Kontiainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt feints a jab promting Kontiainen to slip. Bolt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kontiainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kontiainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontiainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolt defending well as Kontiainen loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt misses with a shot to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Kontiainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bolt's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paavali Kontiainen.
Well Kontiainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavali Kontiainen!
A victorious Paavali Kontiainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 214 Gora vs Mfer
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch. #TD#
Kontiainen pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Jackson stands and steps away. Kontiainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kontiainen. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses its target.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses its target.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kontiainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut.#TD#
Kontiainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Kontiainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kontiainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Kontiainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kontiainen manages to mount him!
We've been hearing that Kontiainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson regains half guard.
Kontiainen prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Kontiainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontiainen lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kontiainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kontiainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kontiainen winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kontiainen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Kontiainen winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Kontiainen 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.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiainen prevents Jackson from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to get back to full guard but Kontiainen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson won't allow Kontiainen to pass to mount. #T4#
Jackson is looking to escape.
Kontiainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontiainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontiainen lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kontiainen is working away from the top position though.
Jackson pushes Kontiainen off looking to stand but Kontiainen dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kontiainen on the side of the head.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Kontiainen saw that one coming.
Kontiainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kontiainen.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Kontiainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with a looping left.
Kontiainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Kontiainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kontiainen is trying to break free.#BC#
Kontiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kontiainen throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kontiainen.
Jab by Jackson.
Kontiainen ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Good leg kick by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kontiainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kontiainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Kontiainen blocks a head kick by Jackson. #T2#
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Kontiainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kontiainen lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontiainen dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Kontiainen scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kontiainen scores with a hook.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Kontiainen manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Kontiainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kontiainen blocks a head kick by Jackson. #CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Kontiainen avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Kontiainen is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.#BC#
Kontiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kontiainen dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Kontiainen's head and hops out.
Kontiainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jackson pushes Kontiainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kill Shot Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
That's time! Kontiainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson! #CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Paavali Kontiainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kontiainen missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kontiainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kontiainen throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Kontiainen closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Kontiainen pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kontiainen in a clinch.
Kontiainen wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Kontiainen can't get the takedown.
Kontiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kontiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kontiainen avoids it.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Kontiainen is blocking nicely.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Kontiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kill Shot Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Kontiainen up against the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it. #T2#
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontiainen avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Kontiainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Kontiainen manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kontiainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kontiainen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavali Kontiainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kontiainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kontiainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kontiainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Kontiainen thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Kontiainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Kontiainen blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.#T4#
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Kontiainen breaks from the clinch.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontiainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kontiainen prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kontiainen keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kill Shot Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kill Shot Jackson!
After the big win, Kill Shot Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento 3
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Cabal fails to land with a series of punches.
Kontiainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabal scores with a spinning back kick!
Kontiainen wants to slow Cabal down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Cabal does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cabal throws a sloppy head kick and Kontiainen moves out of range easily.
Kontiainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kontiainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabal is out of range.
Cabal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cabal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontiainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kontiainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kontiainen misses with a body kick.
Cabal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1##KD#
Cabal lands a big head kick that sends Kontiainen tumbling to the mat! Cabal takes a step backwards and waves Kontiainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kontiainen is rocked!
Kontiainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a straight right hand.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen moves forwards but Cabal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kontiainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabal finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Paavali Kontiainen's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Cabal misses #CL2#
and Kontiainen counters by moving into the clinch.
Kontiainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Cabal.
Cabal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabal blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabal.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabal's elbow.
Cabal tries a body shot but Kontiainen blocks it. #BC#
Cabal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabal cracks Kontiainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kontiainen slips under a jab.
It looks like Cabal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kontiainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabal thumps Kontiainen with a low kick.#T2#
Cabal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kontiainen scores with a jab to the head.
Cabal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Cabal misses #CL2#
and Kontiainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kontiainen.
Cabal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cabal breaks the clinch.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabal.
Kontiainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kontiainen keeps Cabal at a distance using the push kick.
Cabal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Cabal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kontiainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kontiainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#The cut above Paavali Kontiainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cabal scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Cabal misses.
Cabal lands with an overhand left.
Cabal staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kontiainen!
Cabal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kontiainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kontiainen slips a jab from Cabal.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
Cabal misses with a low kick.
Cabal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKontiainen.#T4#
The fighters circling - Cabal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabal punishes Kontiainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Cabal misses with a looping left.
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!
Cabal swings for the body but Kontiainen moves out of range.
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabal throws out the jab.
Kontiainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kontiainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Cabal.
Kontiainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kontiainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabal clobbers Kontiainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cabal throws a right and a left that Kontiainen avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabal throws the left hand but Kontiainen avoids the punch easily.
Cabal looks to throw the jab but Kontiainen is out of range.
Kontiainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cabal moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Cabal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cabal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kontiainen.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kontiainen loads up on a big right hand but Cabal slips the punch.
Cabal moves away from the strike by Kontiainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabal misses the target.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
Kontiainen loads up on a big right hand but Cabal slips the punch.
Cabal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kontiainen.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Cabal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabal slips a jab from Kontiainen.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabal scores with a four punch combination!
Kontiainen lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Kontiainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabal checks a leg kick.
Cabal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kontiainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Cabal is wise to it.
Cabal cracks a nice hook into Kontiainen's ribs.
Cabal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cabal blocks a jab.
Cabal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Santino Cabal!
A less than humble Santino Cabal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Reedtz
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Kontiainen tries to land a body kick
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.#CL2#
Kontiainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Torsten swings wildly with an uppercut but Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten wants to get back to striking at distance but Kontiainen won't allow it.
Kontiainen tries for a takedown but Torsten manages to get underhooks.
Kontiainen lands with a right to the head.
Torsten misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Torsten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torsten blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen blocks an elbow strike.
Kontiainen cracks Torsten with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen misses with a body punch.
Torsten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Torsten is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Torsten prevents the takedown attempt.
Baldur Torsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavali Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Torsten working aggressively here.
Torsten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Torsten controls the action.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiainen misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torsten's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Torsten.
Kontiainen looks winded!
Torsten tries a body shot but Kontiainen blocks it.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
Torsten lands with a right to the head.
Torsten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kontiainens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torsten.
Torsten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Torsten.
Torsten lands a left hand.
Torsten scores with a shot to the side of Kontiainen's head.
Torsten scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Torsten - that landed with a thud.
Torsten lands an uppercut.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Torsten lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Torsten.
Torsten misses with the head strike.
Torsten scores with a shot to the side of Kontiainen's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Torsten lands a hook that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torsten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Torsten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
A short left from Torsten.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torsten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Torsten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torsten gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torsten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kontiainen is rocked!
Torsten creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kontiainen with a big uppercut! Kontiainen tries to clinch up but Torsten pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kontiainen to the mat! Kontiainen covers up and Torsten unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 188 Roos Vs Kaupens
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Kontiainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Antony finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antony as he avoids it easily.
Antony paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Antony. No joy for Kontiainen on that attempt.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antony moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Antony misses the target.
Kontiainen throws a lazy body kick
and Antony counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.#CL2#
Kontiainen instigates a clinch.
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Antony controls his hands.
Antony has a couple of punches blocked by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antony is looking to break free of the clinch but Kontiainen has double underhooks.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Antony.
Antony throws a punch but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kontiainen. #T1##BC#
Antony manages to break the clinch.
Antony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen scores with a hook to the body. Antony takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kontiainen wants to clinch.
Kontiainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Antony has been cut.
Kontiainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kontiainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kontiainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Antony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kontiainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Antony has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen connects with a looping right hand.
Kontiainen lands with a cross. #T2#
Kontiainen wants to clinch
and Antony counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antony circles away quickly and effectively.
Antony avoids the body shot from Kontiainen.
It appears Antony was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kontiainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Antony if he has to take too many more of those.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kontiainen.
Antony on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kontiainen!
A big right from Antony misses.
Antony takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kontiainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kontiainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kontiainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Kontiainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Antony tried to counter with a leg kick but Kontiainen avoided it.
Antony takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kontiainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Antony takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Antony is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kontiainen looks for the body kick but Antony saw that one coming.
Kontiainen wants to clinch up but Antony keeps it at a distance.
Antony was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Antony gets caught napping as Kontiainen dives in and scores a takedown. Antony manages to retain guard.
Kontiainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Antony can't keep his opponent in guard - Kontiainen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Kontiainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Antony is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kontiainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kontiainen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antony really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Antony is working hard here to advance position.
Kontiainen avoids the attempt from Antony to control.
Kontiainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kontiainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Kontiainen closes the distance and pushes Antony back into the cage.
Antony wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kontiainen has him pressed against the cage.
Kontiainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kontiainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Antony throws a head punch that misses.
Antony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kontiainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Antony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen blocking some punches.
Kontiainen tries a body shot but Antony blocks it.
Kontiainen misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antony.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antony's elbow.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antony lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC#
Antony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kontiainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Antony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kontiainen.
Antony blocks the body kick.
Kontiainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kontiainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kontiainen clinches up with Antony and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antony tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kontiainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Antony fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kontiainen.
Antony tries to throw a body punch but Kontiainen avoids it by throwing Antony back against the cage.
Kontiainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Antony swings wildly with an uppercut but Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kontiainen. #TD2#
Kontiainen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kontiainen manages to end up in side control.
Kontiainen controlling the position from side mount.
Antony tries to buck Kontiainen off but Kontiainen is having none of it.
Kontiainen controlling the position from side mount.
Kontiainen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Kontiainen controls the position.
Antony wants to control but Kontiainen postures up.
Kontiainen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Antony sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antony on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kontiainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Antony can't do much from the bottom here.
Kontiainen has control of an arm but Antony manages to advance to Kontiainen's back!
Antony is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Antony keeps control of the position as Kontiainen tries to break free.
Kontiainen is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Antony is looking to control Kontiainen but Kontiainen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Antony has good solid back control here.
Antony struggling to keep hold of the position.
Antony controls the action.
Paavali Kontiainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kontiainen staying busy and making it hard for Antony to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Antony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Antony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antony is looking to counter punch.
Kontiainen lands a head kick. Antony smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kontiainen shoots in and drives through. Antony sprawls well.
Mark Antony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Kontiainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Antony wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kontiainen manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Antony is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Antony is trying is best to control the position here.
Antony is trying to get back to full guard.
Antony is trying to control but can't.
Kontiainen is looking to take a break and control but Antony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antony tries to get to full guard but Kontiainen has control of the leg.
Antony taking some punishment here, with Kontiainen in his half guard. #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.
Antony is looking to improve his position.
Kontiainen is taking a breather. Antony says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Antony wants to control but Kontiainen is keeping busy.
Kontiainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kontiainen working Antony over with strikes.
Kontiainen is thwarting Antony's attempts to control the position.
Kontiainen slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kontiainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antony at a distance. #T3#
Kontiainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kontiainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antony at a distance.
Kontiainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kontiainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Antony to counter with a crisp jab.
Kontiainen lands a leg kick that knocks Antony off balance momentarily.
Kontiainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Antony. Antony circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kontiainen misses with a leg kick
and Antony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kontiainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Antony checks it well.
It looked like Antony wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Antony has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kontiainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Antony's head.
Antony tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Antony's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kontiainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Antony scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looks like Antony has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Kontiainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kontiainen closes the distance but Antony moves to the side
and Antony counters with a good low kick that Kontiainen was not able to check.
Kontiainen closes the distance but Antony moves to the side
and Antony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kontiainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kontiainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kontiainen lands with a right hand.
Kontiainen looks to land a body kick but Antony moved away.
Antony throws a chopping leg kick but Kontiainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paavali Kontiainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kontiainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 180 Harakka vs Kwong
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Kontiainen is looking to clinch but Tucker is avoiding it.
Kontiainen wants to clinch but Tucker slips to the side
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kontiainen misses with a looping left.
A jab from Tucker finds it's way through Kontiainen's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the body
and Tucker counters with a good low kick that Kontiainen was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Tucker.
That kick from Tucker tenderised Kontiainen's leg. Kontiainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kontiainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kontiainen is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Kontiainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kontiainen is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kontiainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Good leg kick by Kontiainen.
Tucker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kontiainen misses with a kick to the body.
Tucker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kontiainen blocks a jab.
Tucker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kontiainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Kontiainen clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kontiainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kontiainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kontiainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Kontiainen scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kontiainen slips a straight right by Tucker.
A big left from Tucker misses. #T2#
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Kontiainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kontiainen tries to avoid it.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kontiainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Tucker checks it.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Kontiainen closes the distance but Tucker moves to the side
and Tucker counters with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tucker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kontiainen lands with a nice body punch.
Tucker walks into a straight right hand from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kontiainen.
Jab, jab by Tucker - just one landing. #T3#
Kontiainen scores with a leg kick.
Tucker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tucker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kontiainen under the eye.
Kontiainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Kontiainen scores with a punch to the head.
Tucker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kontiainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tucker. That's going to slow Kontiainen down.
Tucker walks into a stiff left hand from Kontiainen.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen is looking to land body kicks.
Tucker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kontiainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Kontiainen catches Tucker right on the button with a cross.
Kontiainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kontiainen is out of range and Tucker settles back down.
Kontiainen takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Tucker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kontiainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tucker in his tracks.
Kontiainen looks for the body kick but Tucker saw that one coming.
Kontiainen throws a low kick but Tucker moves out of range easily.
Tucker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kontiainen slips under a jab from Tucker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker lands with an overhand left.
Kontiainen lands a high kick!
That kick from Tucker tenderised Kontiainen's leg. Kontiainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tucker throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paavali Kontiainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Kontiainen misses its intended target.
Kontiainen slips a jab and a cross from Tucker.
Kontiainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tucker is looking to slow Kontiainen down with leg kicks.
Tucker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kontiainen.
Tucker takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kontiainen.
A cross from Tucker lands.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kontiainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paavali Kontiainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kontiainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kontiainen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kontiainen - that will leave a mark!
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tucker throws out the jab. #T1#
Tucker lands with a hook. Kontiainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Tucker cracks Kontiainen with an open hand slap.
Kontiainen misses with a head kick.
Kontiainen misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tucker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kontiainen at a distance.
Kontiainen tries for a takedown but Tucker circles away easily
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kontiainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kontiainen.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Kontiainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kontiainen tries to avoid it.
Kontiainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tucker. #CL#
Kontiainen clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiainen misses with some punches. #T2#
Kontiainen lands a shot to the body.
Kontiainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker. #BC#
Kontiainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kontiainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tucker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kontiainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kontiainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Charles Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
Kontiainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kontiainen checks a leg kick.
Kontiainen looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Kontiainen, right into the meat of the thigh. #KD2#
Tucker lands a left and a right that send Kontiainen crashing to the mat, dazed. Tucker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A nice leg kick from Kontiainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kontiainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kontiainen is looking to clinch but Tucker is avoiding it.
Tucker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kontiainen with the inside leg kick.
Kontiainen connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kontiainen gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Tucker!
A relieved looking Charles Tucker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 170 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kontiainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson slips a jab from Kontiainen.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kontiainen.
Jackson throws a big counter head kick but Kontiainen avoids it with no problem.
Kontiainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.
Kontiainen needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.#TD#
Kontiainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Kontiainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontiainen has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Kontiainen pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kontiainen distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Kontiainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kontiainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kontiainen with a nice head shot there.
Kontiainen trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Kontiainen won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Kontiainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kontiainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kontiainen wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kontiainen missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Kontiainen didn't see that one coming.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kontiainen works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kontiainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kontiainen digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a knee strike. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Kontiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kontiainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Kontiainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Kontiainen is now in Jackson's guard.
Kontiainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Kontiainen postures up.
Kontiainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kontiainen lands a couple of elbows.
Kontiainen trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Kontiainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiainen throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kontiainen passes into half guard.
Kontiainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson wants to control but Kontiainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kontiainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen is controlling Jackson's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Kontiainen up against the cage.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kontiainen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kontiainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the head. #BC#
Kontiainen manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Kontiainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Kontiainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kontiainen misses with a hook.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paavali Kontiainen is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Jackson misses. #TD#
Kontiainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Kontiainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson wants to control but Kontiainen is keeping busy.
Kontiainen trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Kontiainen working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kontiainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kontiainen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kontiainen trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kontiainen drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Kontiainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Kontiainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kontiainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Kontiainen content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kontiainen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Kontiainen is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Kontiainen has control of the leg.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kontiainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson trying to control here. #T4#
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kontiainen lands strikes from half guard.
Kontiainen is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking to control Kontiainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is not content to let Kontiainen control the position.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kontiainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kontiainen.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kontiainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Kontiainen didn't expect that.
Kontiainen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavali Kontiainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kontiainen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Kontiainen wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kontiainen is looking to improve his position.
Kontiainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Kontiainen is keeping the position.
Jackson pushes down on Kontiainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kill Shot Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jackson trying to control the action but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Kontiainen is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson is pressing down on Kontiainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kontiainen is holding on for now.
Kontiainen is not content to let Jackson control the position.#T3#
Kontiainen trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a jab when Kontiainen was well out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson defending well as Kontiainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kontiainen throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kontiainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kontiainen blocks a leg kick.
Kontiainen with a hook.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kontiainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Kontiainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kontiainen.
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!
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Jackson misses. #CL#
Kontiainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kontiainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kontiainen is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kontiainen has his back to the cage.
Kontiainen lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Kontiainen.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Kontiainen breaks from the clinch.
Kontiainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kontiainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paavali Kontiainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kontiainen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavali Kontiainen!
Paavali Kontiainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 1
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Shifter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kontiainen's guard.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kontiainen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shifter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kontiainen dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kontiainen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shifter's guard.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kontiainen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shifter to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kontiainen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shifter pulls down on the head and he's put Kontiainen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shape Shifter!

Event: DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Good leg kick by Dodgers.
Dodgers throws a low kick but Kontiainen moves out of range easily.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kontiainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kontiainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dodgers misses with a leg kick
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Dodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kontiainen manages to avoid it.
Dodgers misses with a low kick.
A big left from Dodgers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen clobbers Dodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dodgers throws a leg kick
and Kontiainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kontiainen scores with a head kick. Dodgers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Dodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Kontiainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dodgers throws an off balance right hand
letting Kontiainen counter with a right hand.
Dodgers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kontiainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dodgers! But no joy.
Kontiainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Dodgers saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Kontiainen there.
Nice body kick from Dodgers.#T2##KD2#
Dodgers cracks Kontiainen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dodgers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kontiainen to stand back up!
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!
Dodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kontiainen's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Kontiainen misses #KD2#
and Dodgers counters with a nice right hand that sends Kontiainen toppling to the canvas! Kontiainen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dodgers finish him?!#ROC2#Kontiainen is rocked!#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Kontiainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kontiainen is breathing heavily.
Kontiainen bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dodgers comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kontiainen falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kontiainen was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duck Dodgers!
A very excited looking Duck Dodgers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XII
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Kontiainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCain . McCain obviously looking to wear him down.
McCain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kontiainen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McCain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Kontiainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain misses with the body kick
and Kontiainen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McCain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kontiainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Kontiainen blocks the leg kick.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Kontiainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain lands a nice hook to Kontiainen's body. Kontiainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCain scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
McCain closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from McCain .
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCain 's elbow.
Kontiainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kontiainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kontiainen cracks McCain with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kontiainen lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McCain .
McCain prevents Kontiainen from breaking the clinch.
Kontiainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
McCain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kontiainen blocks a head kick by McCain .
McCain missing with a left hand there. Kontiainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kontiainen throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCain misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kontiainen to counter with a crisp jab.
McCain thumps Kontiainen with a low kick.
McCain lands a lovely overhand right.
Kontiainen blocks a head kick by McCain .
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kontiainen.
McCain misses with a low kick. #T3#
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucas McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from McCain misses
and Kontiainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
McCain clinches up against the cage.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Kontiainen avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
McCain lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McCain .
Kontiainen lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen wants a takedown but no success here.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Kontiainen controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
McCain lands a nice looking body kick.
Kontiainen misses with a looping left.#CL#
McCain clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain .
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Kontiainen avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCain .
McCain pushes Kontiainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kontiainen.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain .
McCain blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCain s head.
Kontiainen prevents a body shot from McCain .
Kontiainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavali Kontiainen.
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCain slips a straight right by Kontiainen.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCain throws out the jab.
McCain lands a right hook to the body.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kontiainen moves forwards but McCain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCain cracks Kontiainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain thuds a left hand into Kontiainen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
McCain is looking to clinch but Kontiainen is avoiding it.
Kontiainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - McCain coming out on top.
McCain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
McCain jabs Kontiainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCain cracks Kontiainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
Kontiainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from McCain misses.
McCain fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCain fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as McCain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kontiainen doesn't seem phased though.
McCain connects with a nice looking jab.
McCain tries to clinch
and Kontiainen counters with a nice body shot.
McCain misses with a looping right.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCain takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
McCain moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKontiainen.
McCain connects with a leg kick.
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!
A lazy body kick from McCain
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Kontiainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

McCain explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain throws out a powerful jab.
McCain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kontiainen.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain misses with a low kick. #T3#
McCain thuds his shin into the meat of Kontiainen's side.
McCain digs a good hook to Kontiainen's body.
McCain tries to clinch there but Kontiainen circles away.
Kontiainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontiainen can do to turn this around?
McCain lands a really nice looking cross but Kontiainen seems unphased. #CL#
McCain rushes Kontiainen and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kontiainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen blocks a body shot from McCain .
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by McCain .
McCain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kontiainens head.
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain digs a right hand into Kontiainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kontiainen's gas tank. #T4#
McCain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kontiainens head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiainen is working for takedown but McCain is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCain works on Kontiainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Kontiainen is breathing heavily.
McCain scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCain lands a shoulder strike.
Kontiainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by McCain .
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen lands with a short shot to the head.
McCain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from McCain as the two fighters clinch.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Lucas McCain has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kontiainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McCain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kontiainen feints the counter takedown.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
McCain rushes Kontiainen and presses him up against the cage.
Kontiainen is working for takedown but McCain is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCain .
Kontiainen blocks an uppercut.
McCain is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kontiainen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kontiainen tries to pass to full mount but McCain defends it.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McCain to regain full guard.
Kontiainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCain is looking to stand back up but Kontiainen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McCain .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCain 's head.
Kontiainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
McCain looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCain regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen is looking to work some ground and pound but McCain has wrist control.
McCain wants to stand but Kontiainen is controlling the position.
Kontiainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kontiainen landing with the ground and pound.
Kontiainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kontiainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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.
Kontiainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kontiainen throws an elbow that misses. McCain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kontiainen's guard. Nice move by McCain !#REVR#
Kontiainen wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontiainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCain has passed into side control.
Kontiainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
McCain decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kontiainen to his feet.
Lucas McCain is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from McCain .
McCain dips to his left and cracks Kontiainen with an uppercut!
Kontiainen misses the jab.
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
McCain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kontiainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
McCain clinches up with Kontiainen and pushes him back against the cage.
McCain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
McCain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
McCain misses with some punches.
McCain is stalling here.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain lands with a light punch inside.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action.
McCain lands a right hand.
McCain prevents Kontiainen from breaking the clinch.
Kontiainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCain tries a body shot but Kontiainen blocks it.
Kontiainen lands an uppercut.
Kontiainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McCain .

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas McCain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCain 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas McCain !
A very excited looking Lucas McCain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Dennison misses with a hook
and Kontiainen counters with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen scores with a nice head shot.
Dennison lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Dennison dives in and scores a takedown into Kontiainen's guard.
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison content to stall in guard here.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Kontiainen has wrist control.#T1#
Kontiainen working a defensive guard here.
Dennison lands a couple of elbows.
Kontiainen is trying to control the position but Dennison postures up.
Kontiainen 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.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Kontiainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Kontiainen!#REVB#
Dennison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kontiainen throws a strike but Dennison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kontiainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dennison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontiainen is trying to escape back to his feet but Dennison uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kontiainen is trying to control Dennison's posture but Dennison avoids it.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kontiainen is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control.
Dennison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kontiainen some visible discomfort.
Kontiainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dennison wants to take a breather but Kontiainen is having none of it.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kontiainen defending well though.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison is trying to control the action in half guard but Kontiainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kontiainen dodges it nicely.
Well, if Dennison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontiainen is controlling Dennison's trapped leg to prevent Dennison from advancing to side control.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Kontiainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kontiainen's head.
Kontiainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennison is taking a breather. Kontiainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dennison wants to control but Kontiainen is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison misses with a straight right.
Dennison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kontiainen counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Kontiainen finds it's target.#ROC2#Dennison is rocked!
Kontiainen misses the jab.#TD#
Dennison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kontiainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dennison.
Kontiainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kontiainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dennison feinted with a counter takedown.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
Dennison feinted with a counter takedown.
Dennison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontiainen can do to turn this around?
Kontiainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kontiainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dennison fails to land the takedown.
Donk. Dennison catches Kontiainen right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Kontiainen tries to sprawl but Dennison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kontiainen is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison 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.
Kontiainen wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
Dennison is controlling the pace.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kontiainen is looking to improve his position.
Dennison throws a strike but Kontiainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kontiainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dick Dennison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dennison distracts Kontiainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dennison is stalling in the full guard.
Dennison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Dennison trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kontiainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennison manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
Kontiainen misses with a hook.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kontiainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Dennison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Dennison.
Kontiainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dennison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontiainen.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen defending well as Dennison loads up on a big left hand.
Kontiainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Dennison steps away.#T4#
Kontiainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Dennison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dennison.
Dennison lands with a shot to the body.
Dennison scores with a nice right hand.
Dennison throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennison misses with a hook.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Jab, jab by Dennison - just one landing.
Dennison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kontiainen pinned against the cage. Kontiainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dennison looking to score a takedown here. Kontiainen is defending well but Dennison drives through and ends up in Kontiainen's guard.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kontiainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennison trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen wants to sweep here but Dennison controlling him for the moment.
Kontiainen is still trying to improve position.
Dennison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Kontiainen keeps moving. #T1#
Dennison stays in close to Kontiainen's body and controls the position.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kontiainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Dennison.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Dennison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kontiainen to the mat! Kontiainen manages to get full guard.
Kontiainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dennison is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Kontiainen there.
Dennison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennison looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennison, not yet.
Dennison has momentary wrist control but Kontiainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Kontiainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennison has wrist control.
Dennison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kontiainen has passed into side control.
Kontiainen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Kontiainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dennison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kontiainen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kontiainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kontiainen is controlling well.
Kontiainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Dennison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison is looking for a sweep. Kontiainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kontiainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.
Dennison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kontiainen is working away from the top position though.
Kontiainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kontiainen. #T4#
Kontiainen throwing shots but Dennison is blocking nicely.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.
Kontiainen unloads with some huge strikes here! Dennison is out! Kontiainen wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
A victorious Paavali Kontiainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 136 Misha vs Paavali
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot. #KD#
Hasselhoff lands a big head kick that sends Kontiainen tumbling to the mat! Hasselhoff takes a step backwards and waves Kontiainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Hasselhoff 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.
Kontiainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kontiainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kontiainen blocks a head kick by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Hasselhoff drops Kontiainen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kontiainen looks back up at him and smiles so Hasselhoff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kontiainen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Paavali Kontiainen's cut even more.
Kontiainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hasselhoff.
Kontiainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hasselhoff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Kontiainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kontiainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kontiainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kontiainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kontiainen scores with the left hand. Hasselhoff knows he should have avoided that one.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hasselhoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff throwing a counter right hand but Kontiainen manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen catches Hasselhoff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hasselhoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hasselhoff's knee momentarily.
Hasselhoff jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hasselhoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Kontiainen.
Misha Hasselhoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hasselhoff missing with a left hand there. Kontiainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hasselhoff dips to his left and cracks Kontiainen with an uppercut!
Hasselhoff throws an off balance right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hasselhoff throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Hasselhoff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a head kick! #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hasselhoff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kontiainen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#The cut above Paavali Kontiainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hasselhoff tries to land a body kick
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Misha Hasselhoff's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Hasselhoff misses with a lunging right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kontiainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hasselhoff throws out a powerful jab.
Hasselhoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kontiainen slips under a jab from Hasselhoff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hasselhoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hasselhoff throws a lazy right hand but Kontiainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Hasselhoff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hasselhoff takes one to the side of the head.
Kontiainen cracks Hasselhoff with an open hand slap.
Hasselhoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kontiainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hasselhoff has got the better of the exchanges.
Hasselhoff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Hasselhoff feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kontiainen sprawling to the canvas! Kontiainen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hasselhoff finish him?!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Misha Hasselhoff!
A very excited looking Misha Hasselhoff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 127 Grant Vs Kofel IV
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Kontiainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Nate DeBramalo has been cut.
A jab from DeBramalo does it's job there.
DeBramalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kontiainen on the side of the head.
A big right from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo takes one on the button.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo blocks a head kick by Kontiainen.
DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kontiainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeBramalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#DeBramalo is rocked!
DeBramalo throws a lazy right hand but Kontiainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kontiainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.#T1#
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeBramalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kontiainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo with the inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeBramalo. #CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kontiainen.
Kontiainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Kontiainen misses with a hook
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kontiainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Kontiainen moves out of range.
DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
Kontiainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kontiainen.#T2#
DeBramalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeBramalo misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Kontiainen.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen scores with a punch to the head.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
Kontiainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kontiainen loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
DeBramalo throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo throwing a counter right hand but Kontiainen manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
A nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat of the thigh. #KD2#
Kontiainen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeBramalo sprawling to the canvas! DeBramalo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kontiainen finish him?!
Oh DeBramalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeBramalo throws a good cross that connects.
DeBramalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Nate DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo slips under a jab.
Kontiainen throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Nate DeBramalo's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from DeBramalo misses the target.
DeBramalo misses with a shot to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a monster head kick that knocks DeBramalo out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paavali Kontiainen!
After winning the bout, Paavali Kontiainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 119 Contreiras vs Tyler
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Kimura drops his hands momentarily and Kontiainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Kimura has been cut.
Kontiainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kontiainen throws a hook but Kimura blocks it.
Gunnar Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Kontiainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimura with the inside leg kick.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura misses with a left hand
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kontiainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kontiainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kimura.
Kimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Kontiainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Kimura misses.
Kontiainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kontiainen feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Kontiainen throws an off balance right hand
and Kimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kimura looks to land a right hand but Kontiainen moved out of range.
Kontiainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kimura just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Kimura should have avoided that one.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kontiainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Kontiainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kimura throws a body punch but Kontiainen moves out of range.
Kimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kimura throws a head kick but Kontiainen moves out of range. #T2#
Kimura misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
Kimura misses with a right hand
and Kimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Gunnar Kimura's cut is getting worse.
Kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kontiainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kimura lands with 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!
A head kick by Kimura misses #KD2#
and Kontiainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Kimura toppling to the canvas! Kimura scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kontiainen finish him?!#ROC2#Kimura is rocked!
Kimura misses with an uppercut.
Kontiainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Kimura is wise to it.
Kimura misses with a straight left.
Kontiainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kimura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kontiainen cracks Kimura on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kimura falls backwards against the cage. Kontiainen follows up with more strikes that drop Kimura to his knees. Kontiainen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kimura! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Paavali Kontiainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Gunnar Kimura stepped up to the mic, saying ' the record a loss!? How cares psst always F boring fights and fighters'.

Event: DMMA 104 Van Asch vs Abarai II
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kontiainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martin scores with the left hand. Kontiainen knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Kontiainen.
Martin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kontiainen tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kontiainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin throws a hook but Kontiainen blocks it.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kontiainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Kontiainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin misses with a low kick as Kontiainen jumps back.
Kontiainen slips under a jab.
Kontiainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martin throws a low kick but Kontiainen moves out of range easily. #T1#
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a nice leg kick.
Kontiainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kontiainen's sensitive parts.
Martin thuds his right hand into Kontiainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin throws a shot to the body.
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Kontiainen is out of range.
Kontiainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
It looked like Kontiainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Martin.#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Martin throws a hook but Kontiainen avoids it easily.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Kontiainen slips the punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiainen throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there
and Kontiainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin tries to land a leg kick but Kontiainen saw it coming and moves away.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Kontiainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Martin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy body kick from Martin
and Kontiainen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martin throws a low kick but Kontiainen moves out of range easily.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martin misses with a shot to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin walks into a left hand.
Kontiainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Kontiainen swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Kontiainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Kontiainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Martin misses.
Martin stuns Kontiainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kontiainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kontiainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kontiainen. That did some damage!
Martin looks to throw a body kick
and Kontiainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin misses with a leg kick
letting Kontiainen counter with a right hand.
Kontiainen lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Kontiainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kontiainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Martin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Martin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Kontiainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kontiainen is just out of range.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
A big right from Martin misses.
Kontiainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kontiainen with the inside leg kick.
Martin cracks Kontiainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Martin throws a jab when Kontiainen was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Swole Ricky Martin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Martin digs a good body shot into Kontiainen's ribs.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kontiainen counters with a straight right hand.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Kontiainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kontiainen tries to avoid it.
Martin thows a leg kick but Kontiainen checks it
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Martin misses
and Kontiainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Kontiainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kontiainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Martin slips under a jab from Kontiainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Kontiainen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Martin feints and then cracks Kontiainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kontiainen down. #T1#
Kontiainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kontiainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kontiainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kontiainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin scores with a punch to the head.
Martin throws a combination that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kontiainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martin with a hook.
Martin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKontiainen.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kontiainen scores with a jab to the head.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Kontiainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kontiainen checks a leg kick.
Kontiainen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kontiainen looks to land a body kick but Martin moved away.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Martin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Jeez, Paavali Kontiainen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kontiainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kontiainen counters with a good low kick that Martin was not able to check.
Martin misses with a leg kick
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin connects with a right hand. Kontiainen shakes it off.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Kontiainen sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Kontiainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kontiainen checks a low kick from Martin.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kontiainen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kontiainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kontiainen.
Martin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Swole Ricky Martin!
After winning the bout, Swole Ricky Martin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 98: Kersikov vs Hightower
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Zhikova lands with a nice body punch.
Zhikova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the body kick from Zhikova.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Zhikova manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhikova.
Zhikova misses the shot to the body.
Zhikova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhikova.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Zhikova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinina Zhikova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhikova misses with a wild combination.
Zhikova misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a head kick.
Zhikova misses with a hook to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhikova throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Kontiainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Zhikova toppling to the canvas! Zhikova scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kontiainen finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhikova.
Zhikova dives in and grabs Kontiainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kontiainen pushes down on Zhikova's head and hops out.
Kontiainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhikova throws a hook but Kontiainen blocks it.
A big right from Zhikova misses. #T1#
Zhikova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kontiainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhikova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kontiainen moves away.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kontiainen but Kontiainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Zhikova manages to avoid it.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kontiainen, as that shot connected.
Zhikova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a body kick.
Zhikova looks winded!
Zhikova takes one to the side of the head.
Zhikova fails with the takedown.
Zhikova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kontiainen moves away.
Zhikova looks for a takedown but Kontiainen sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kontiainen misses the target.
Zhikova darts in looking for a takedown but Kontiainen gets double underhooks and turns Zhikova into the cage.
Zhikova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kontiainen.
Zhikova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Zhikova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kontiainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhikova cracks a nice hook into Kontiainen's ribs.
Kontiainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhikova has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Zhikova is predictable there
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhikova closes the distance and clinches up with Kontiainen, looking for a takedown. Zhikova pushes Kontiainen against the cage but Kontiainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Zhikova manages to avoid it.#KD#
Kontiainen cracks Zhikova with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kontiainen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zhikova to stand back up!#ROC#Zhikova is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pinina Zhikova has been cut.
Zhikova misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Zhikova out cold! What a finish! Kontiainen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavali Kontiainen!
A victorious Paavali Kontiainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 85: Johnson vs Amida
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Corleone Jr..#CL#
Corleone Jr. takes the fight into the clinch.
Kontiainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corleone Jr. misses with some punches.
Kontiainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corleone Jr. lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corleone Jr. blocks an uppercut.
Corleone Jr. taking a breather.
Corleone Jr. lands a right hand.
Corleone Jr. 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.
Kontiainen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone Jr. works on Kontiainen's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kontiainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corleone Jr. backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corleone Jr..
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone Jr. controls his hands.
Kontiainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corleone Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corleone Jr.s head.
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone Jr. controls his hands.
Corleone Jr. is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Corleone Jr. displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kontiainen up against the cage.
Corleone Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone Jr. controls the action.
Corleone Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Corleone Jr..
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. digs a right hand underneath Kontiainen's ribcage. Kontiainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kontiainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Corleone Jr. tries to stall but Kontiainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen tries to throw a body punch but Corleone Jr. avoids it by throwing Kontiainen back against the cage.
Corleone Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Corleone Jr. blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corleone Jr. wants to stall.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kontiainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corleone Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kontiainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Corleone Jr. seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kontiainen can turn it around.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kontiainen.
Corleone Jr. blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Corleone Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Kontiainen controls his hands.
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kontiainen blocking some punches.
Corleone Jr. digs a right hand into Kontiainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kontiainen's gas tank.
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corleone Jr. looking to slow down the pace here.
Corleone Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action.
Kontiainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kontiainen tries to work over Corleone Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kontiainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Corleone Jr. misses with the head strike.
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kontiainen lands a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Corleone Jr. backwards.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone Jr. controls his hands.
Corleone Jr. is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corleone Jr. throws a punch but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Corleone Jr.. #T4#
Kontiainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen blocking some punches.
Corleone Jr. blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corleone Jr. lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Corleone Jr. tries a body shot but Kontiainen blocks it.
Kontiainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kontiainen blocking some punches.
Corleone Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kontiainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corleone Jr..
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone Jr. controls the action.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kontiainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corleone Jr..
Kontiainen blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kontiainen.
Corleone Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action.
Corleone Jr. lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Corleone Jr. throws a leg kick but Kontiainen checks it.
Corleone Jr. throws a poor cross that misses
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Sonny Corleone Jr. has been cut.
Sonny Corleone Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen pushes Corleone Jr. away with a front kick.
Corleone Jr. throws a hook but Kontiainen avoids it easily.
Kontiainen throws a jab when Corleone Jr. was well out of range.
It looked like Corleone Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corleone Jr. pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kontiainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone Jr. scores with a sloppy right hand. Kontiainen should have avoided that one.
Kontiainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corleone Jr. avoids the body shot from Kontiainen. #T1#
Corleone Jr. throws a leg kick
and Kontiainen counters with a good low kick that Corleone Jr. was not able to check.
Corleone Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kontiainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corleone Jr. misses the jab.
Corleone Jr. throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kontiainen counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kontiainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kontiainen scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Kontiainen.
Corleone Jr. scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook
and Kontiainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kontiainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Corleone Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Corleone Jr. fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corleone Jr. chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kontiainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corleone Jr. on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kontiainen slips a jab from Corleone Jr..#T3#
Kontiainen misses with a straight left.
Corleone Jr. throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Corleone Jr. misses with a looping left.
Sonny Corleone Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut
and Corleone Jr. makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kontiainen throws a good cross that connects.
Corleone Jr. swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen swings widly with a right hand
and Corleone Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Corleone Jr. instigates a clinch.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike. #T4#
Kontiainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone Jr.'s elbow.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corleone Jr. lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corleone Jr. backwards.
Corleone Jr. is trying to maintain a safe position but Kontiainen gets an underhook and turns Corleone Jr. into the cage.
Corleone Jr. throws a punch but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
Corleone Jr. is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kontiainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen tries to throw a body punch but Corleone Jr. avoids it by throwing Kontiainen back against the cage.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone Jr.'s elbow.
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corleone Jr. misses with the head strike.
Corleone Jr. misses with some punches.
A short left from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen digs a right hand into Corleone Jr.'s ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corleone Jr.'s gas tank.
Corleone Jr. takes a shot to the head.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paavali Kontiainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A shot to the liver by Kontiainen. Beautiful body shot.
Corleone Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kontiainen.
Corleone Jr. throws a body kick that misses.
Kontiainen blocks a jab.
Corleone Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kontiainen. That did some damage!
Corleone Jr. stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kontiainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen looks for the body kick but Corleone Jr. saw that one coming.
Corleone Jr. throws a sloppy head kick
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Corleone Jr. misses its intended target. #T1#
Corleone Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kontiainen cracks Corleone Jr. with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut is getting worse.
Corleone Jr. scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. misses with a left hand
and Kontiainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corleone Jr.'s knee momentarily.
Kontiainen with a hook.
Corleone Jr.'s corner calls for a 1-2. Corleone Jr. obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Corleone Jr..
Kontiainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Corleone Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Kontiainen.
Corleone Jr. looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kontiainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corleone Jr. finds it's way round the side to connect with Kontiainen's head.
Corleone Jr. tries a low kick but Kontiainen avoids it.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kontiainen slips under a jab.
Kontiainen throws out a counter right but Corleone Jr. avoids it with no problem.
Kontiainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick by Corleone Jr. misses
enabling Kontiainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Corleone Jr. throws an off balance right hand
and Kontiainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Sonny Corleone Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##KD2#
Kontiainen drops Corleone Jr. with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Corleone Jr. looks back up at him and smiles so Kontiainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Corleone Jr. is rocked!#CUT2#Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kontiainen feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Corleone Jr. collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paavali Kontiainen!
Our winner, Paavali Kontiainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 75: Account vs Ignatov
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kontiainen throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen lands a jab.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Kontiainen throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen cracks Kontiainen with a solid left hand.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiainen seems keen to control Ilmarinen's posture.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Kontiainen is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kontiainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen passes into half guard.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing that Ilmarinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Ilmarinen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kontiainen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Kontiainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei throws a hook but Kontiainen avoids it easily.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Kisei 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.
Kisei looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kontiainen holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Kontiainen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kisei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisei.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei. #T1#
Kisei tries to pull guard but Kontiainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kisei wants a takedown.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kisei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kisei has Kontiainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kontiainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kontiainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kontiainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kisei swings for the body but Kontiainen moves out of range.
Kontiainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Kiso Kisei has been cut.
Kisei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Kontiainen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kisei throws a jab when Kontiainen was well out of range.
Kisei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kontiainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kisei lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kisei or perhaps it was just good defense by Kontiainen, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Kontiainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kontiainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kontiainen. Those never looked like landing.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kontiainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Kisei. Those never looked like landing.
Kisei thuds a left hand into Kontiainen's body.
Kontiainen leaves Kisei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Kisei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kisei tries a low kick but Kontiainen avoids it.
Kontiainen slips under a jab.
It looked like Kontiainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kisei cracks a nice hook into Kontiainen's ribs.#T3#
Kisei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kontiainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kisei avoids it.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei lands with a nice body punch.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kisei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kontiainen tries to avoid it but Kisei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kontiainen to the ground. Kontiainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Kontiainen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kisei is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Kisei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kisei is pressing down on Kontiainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kontiainen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kisei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kontiainen defends it well.
Kontiainen wants to improve his position but Kisei is controlling well. #T4#
Kisei wants to advance to full mount but Kontiainen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kontiainen keeping moving, preventing Kisei from controlling successfully.
Kisei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kontiainen is keeping the position for now.
Kisei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kontiainen wants to sweep here but Kisei controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen has his hands on Kisei's head, controlling the position.
Kisei is looking to advance position but Kontiainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kiso Kisei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kisei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kontiainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kisei shoots and misses
and Kontiainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kontiainen defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Kisei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kontiainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Kisei.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kisei connects with a body shot that sends Kontiainen's belly button to the back.
Kontiainen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei fails to land the takedown.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kontiainen manages to avoid it.
Kisei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kontiainen's waist but Kontiainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kisei off to one side.
Kontiainen misses with a looping right.#T1#
Kontiainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kontiainen swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kontiainen back to the cage. Kisei follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good leg kick by Kisei.
Kisei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kontiainen counters with a big head kick but Kisei shrugs it off.
Kontiainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisei is just out of range.
Kontiainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kontiainen drops his hands momentarily and Kisei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Kisei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kisei lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kisei is controlling him. #T2#
Kontiainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kisei controls the pace.
Kisei throwing strikes from guard but Kontiainen blocks nicely.
Kontiainen pulls Kisei in close to his closed guard and prevents Kisei from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kontiainen is trying to hold Kisei in close to prevent damage but Kisei has managed to pass into half guard. #ES#
Kontiainen kicks Kisei off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Kisei connects with an inside leg kick.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kontiainen checks the leg kick.
Kisei shoots in looking for a takedown. Kontiainen tries to sprawl out of it but Kisei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kontiainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kontiainen is looking to counter punch.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kontiainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei lands with a nice combination. Kontiainen backs away looking to recover.
Kontiainen moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Kisei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kisei throws a right and a left that Kontiainen avoids nicely. #T4#
Kisei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontiainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kontiainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kontiainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
Kisei checks a leg kick.
Kisei tries to counter with a clinch but Kontiainen shakes him off and moves away.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
Kisei tries to land a leg kick but Kontiainen saw it coming and moves away.
Kontiainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kontiainen has time to react.
Kisei misses with a hook
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kisei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kontiainen pinned against the cage. Kontiainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kiso Kisei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kisei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Kisei is working for a submission of some sort.
Kontiainen is pressing down on Kisei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kontiainen is keeping the position for now.
Kontiainen 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#
Kontiainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kisei pushes down on Kontiainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kisei wants to pass to mount but Kontiainen is defending the position.
Kisei is trying to control. Kontiainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kontiainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kontiainen.
Kisei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kontiainen is keeping the position for now.
Paavali Kontiainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kisei looking to sit in guard and control but Kontiainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Kisei is trying to keep Kontiainen in close.
Kontiainen preventing the sweep.
Kisei is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kontiainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kisei is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kisei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kontiainen.
Kisei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiso Kisei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kisei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paavali Kontiainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kontiainen misses the shot to the body.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Kisei there.
Kisei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kontiainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiseis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Kisei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kontiainen checks it well.
Kisei tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kisei scores with a hook to the body. Kontiainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kisei shoots and misses
and Kontiainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Kisei throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Kontiainen counters with a head kick that drops Kisei to the mat! Kisei scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Kisei is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei swings for the body but Kontiainen moves out of range.
Kisei is still on wobbly legs! Can Kontiainen finish him?
Kisei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kontiainen as he avoids it easily.
Kisei seems to have recovered his senses.
Kisei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kisei avoids a kick to the body.
Kontiainen cracks Kisei with a hook to the temple - Kisei is on wobbly legs here! Kontiainen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kisei falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kontiainen wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paavali Kontiainen!
A very excited looking Paavali Kontiainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Ignatov scores with the left hand. Kontiainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Ignatov cracks Kontiainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kontiainen pushes Ignatov away with a front kick.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontiainen checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Kontiainen misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice body shot.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Ignatov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ignatov cracks Kontiainen with an open hand slap.
Kontiainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kontiainen. Ignatov shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatov moves out of range as Kontiainen throws a body kick.
Ignatov takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kontiainen misses its intended target.
Kontiainen walks into a jab.
Kontiainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kontiainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kontiainen throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Kontiainen.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kontiainen moves away.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Kontiainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Kontiainen throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kontiainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kontiainen.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Kontiainen.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kontiainen steps away.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Kontiainen misses with a hook. Ignatov ducked under it nicely.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kontiainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kontiainen doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kontiainen drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kontiainen takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ignatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kontiainen throws out the jab.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Kontiainen.
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kontiainen can pounce on him.
Kontiainen lands a head shot.
Kontiainen throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Kontiainen avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Ignatov.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Kontiainen.
Ignatov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kontiainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.#T3#
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov blocks a head kick by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries a quick counter leg kick but Kontiainen is wise to it.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Kontiainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kontiainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatov staying out of range there.
Kontiainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kontiainen manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the body.
Kontiainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kontiainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Kontiainen sizes up Ignatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Kontiainen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Ignatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a looping right.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kontiainen throws a low kick, looking for Ignatov's leg but Ignatov calmly moves out of range.
Kontiainen scores with a hook.
Kontiainen throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kontiainen defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kontiainen defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kontiainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov lands a really nice looking cross but Kontiainen seems unphased.
Kontiainen throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
A jab from Kontiainen finds it's way through Ignatov's defenses.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kontiainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Kontiainen tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov lands with a nice body punch.
Kontiainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kontiainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kontiainen lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kontiainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kontiainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kontiainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot that snaps Ignatov's head back.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Kontiainen looks to throw a body kick
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatov swings for the body but Kontiainen moves out of range.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kontiainen slips the punch.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.#T2#
Ignatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kontiainen walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Ignatov.
Kontiainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kontiainen with a body shot.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kontiainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body. Kontiainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kontiainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Kontiainen scores with a head kick.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Kontiainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Kontiainen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ignatov avoids the head kick by Kontiainen.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kontiainen is just out of range.
Kontiainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kontiainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kontiainen dips to his left and cracks Ignatov with an uppercut!
Ignatov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov throws a hook to the side of Kontiainen's head but Kontiainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Ignatov lands a slapping body shot.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatov lands a head shot.
Kontiainen motions for Ignatov to come forward. Kontiainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov lands with a right hand.
Kontiainen throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kontiainen misses with a head kick.
Kontiainen throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Kontiainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.
Kontiainen takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov slips under a jab from Kontiainen.
Ignatov jabs at Kontiainen's body.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Ignatov.
Ignatov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kontiainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Ignatov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kontiainen. That one must have hurt.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
Kontiainen checks the leg kick.#T1#
Ignatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kontiainen motions for Ignatov to come forward. Kontiainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Kontiainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kontiainen tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kontiainen misses
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kontiainen misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kontiainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kontiainen looks to land a body kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kontiainen. That did some damage!
Ignatov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kontiainen has time to react.
Kontiainen drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Kontiainen misses with a head kick.
Ignatov thumps Kontiainen with a low kick.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Ignatov.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kontiainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kontiainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kontiainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kontiainen throws out a leg kick but Ignatov moves out of range and Kontiainen only half commits.
Ignatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kontiainen ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov slips a jab from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Kontiainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Kontiainen moves forwards but Ignatov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ignatov lands a nice hook to Kontiainen's body. Kontiainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kontiainen tried to score with a low kick but Ignatov checks it.
Kontiainen staying out of range there.
Kontiainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatov to score with a decent uppercut.
Yevgeny Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kontiainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatov sizes up Kontiainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kontiainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kontiainen throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kontiainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Kontiainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignatov scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kontiainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kontiainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kontiainen should have avoided that one.
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
A swing and a miss from Kontiainen.
Ignatov defending well as Kontiainen loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Kontiainen misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatov.
Ignatov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov digs a good hook to Kontiainen's body.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kontiainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kontiainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ignatov counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeny Ignatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ignatov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 48: Kamenev vs Nansen
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Kontiainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Westen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kontiainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Westen misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen gets through Westen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen has Westen pressed against the cage, preventing Westen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kontiainen pushes Westen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Westen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen tries a body shot but Westen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Westen. #CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Westen controlling the action here for a moment.
Kontiainen misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Westen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kontiainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick and Westen moves out of range easily. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Westen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kontiainen throws a lazy right hand but Westen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westen, as that shot connected.
Westen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kontiainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kontiainen tries to clinch there but Westen circles away.
Kontiainen thuds a left hand into Westen's body.
Westen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses its target.
Westen walks into a jab.
Kontiainen misses with a body kick.
Westen misses with an uppercut. Kontiainen saw that one coming.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut
and Westen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kontiainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Westen checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Kontiainen lands.
Kontiainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Westen's sensitive parts.
A jab from Westen misses.
Kontiainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westen manages to avoid it.
Westen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kontiainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westen.
Kontiainen lands the left hand.
Westen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kontiainen moves to clinch but Westen breaks away
and Westen counters with a left to the body.
Westen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Westen should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Westen. That's going to slow Kontiainen down. #T3#
Westen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kontiainen.
Westen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kontiainen lands the left hand.
Kontiainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Westen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Westen 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 Kontiainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kontiainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Westen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kontiainen lands a body shot.
Kontiainen digs a right hand into Westen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westen's gas tank.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Westen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Westen blocking some punches.
Westen misses with the head strike.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen tries to work over Westen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westen.
Westen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kontiainen's elbow.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Westen controls the action.
Kontiainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen blocks a body shot from Westen.
Westen blocking some punches.
Kontiainen tries to work over Westen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kontiainen lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westen.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws an off balance right hand
letting Westen counter with a right hand.
Kontiainen scores with a jab to the body.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westen walks into a stiff left hand from Kontiainen.
Good standup being displayed there by Kontiainen as he connects with a hook.
Kontiainen tries to clinch up but Westen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kontiainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westen.
Paavali Kontiainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Westen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontiainen.
Westen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kontiainen loads up on a big right hand but Westen slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen connects with a single shot there.
Kontiainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.
Kontiainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westen! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kontiainen. #T1#
Westen moves out of range as Kontiainen strikes.
Westen tries to move into range but Kontiainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Westen misses with a double jab.
Westen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kontiainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kontiainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westen takes one to the side of the head.
Kontiainen misses with a head kick.
Westen with the inside leg kick.
Kontiainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kontiainen misses with a hook
and Westen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kontiainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Westen counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kontiainen.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Kontiainen misses with a punch to the body.
Westen tries to break the clinch but Kontiainen is controlling the position.
Westen prevents a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a punch to the body.
Paavali Kontiainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Kontiainen.
Westen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Westen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kontiainen keeps control of Westen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands a body shot.
Westen is breathing heavily.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Westen.
Kontiainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Westen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kontiainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westen backwards.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands a right hand.
Kontiainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westen can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Kontiainen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Westen backwards.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kontiainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westen backwards.
Kontiainen lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westen backwards.
Kontiainen tries to throw a body punch but Westen avoids it by throwing Kontiainen back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westen.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westen misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Westen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kontiainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Kontiainen. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Westen.
Westen throws out a counter right but Kontiainen avoids it with no problem.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kontiainen forces Westen back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Westen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westen blocks an uppercut.
Westen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kontiainen on the inside.
Westen tries to stall but Kontiainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Westen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westen is trying to break the clinch but Kontiainen is controlling him.
Kontiainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Westen misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kontiainen.
Westen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards. #T1#
Kontiainen lands a shot to the body.
Westen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Westen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kontiainen stays in close to Westen's body and controls the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kontiainen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kontiainen is looking to stand up but Westen won't let him.
Kontiainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kontiainen continues to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Westen 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.
Kontiainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Westen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kontiainen jabs Westen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Braun Westen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kontiainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Westen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Westen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Westen keeps the fight on the outside.
Westen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Westen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Westen checks a low kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen ducks right into an uppercut from Westen.
Westen cracks Kontiainen with a good jab.#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kontiainen is looking to clinch.
Westen throws out a counter right but Kontiainen avoids it with no problem.
Kontiainen wants to clinch up but Westen keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westen! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kontiainen lands with a cross. #T4#
Westen misses with a double jab.
Paavali Kontiainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westen misses with a kick to the body.
Westen misses with a hook
and Kontiainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Kontiainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Westen's sensitive parts.
Westen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kontiainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Kontiainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Westen, pushing him back against the cage.
Westen misses with some punches.
Westen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kontiainen on the inside.
Westen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westen is trying to push Kontiainen away but Kontiainen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paavali Kontiainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kontiainen, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavali Kontiainen!
After winning the bout, Paavali Kontiainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 39: Hussein vs Kontiainen
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Hussein.
A head kick by Hussein misses
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein dips to his left and cracks Kontiainen with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hussein. Kontiainen shrugs it off though.
Kontiainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kontiainen throws a shot to the body.
Hussein scores with a shot to the body.
Kontiainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hussein lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kontiainen.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hussein scores with a three punch combo!
Hussein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kontiainen's head.#CUT#That has opened up Paavali Kontiainen's cut even more.
Kontiainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussein scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Hussein lands with a right hand.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kontiainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hussein connects with an inside leg kick.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Hussein works Kontiainen's body with a nice hook.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Hussein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kontiainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Kontiainen works Hussein's body with a nice hook.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kontiainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hussein 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.#T2#
Hussein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kontiainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Kontiainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kontiainen does it's job there.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Kontiainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein cracks Kontiainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hussein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kontiainen on the side of the head.
Kontiainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Kontiainen.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Hussein misses.
A little jabbing left from Kontiainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#The cut above Paavali Kontiainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen clobbers Hussein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hussein looks to land a body kick but Kontiainen moved away.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussein.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussein misses with an uppercut
letting Kontiainen counter with a right hand.
Hussein throws a hook but Kontiainen blocks it.
Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Kontiainen moves out of range easily.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut.
Kontiainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hussein has time to react.
Hussein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kontiainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Kontiainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kontiainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hussein - the referee stops the clock and Kontiainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hussein. Kontiainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A leg kick checked by Kontiainen.
Hussein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussein.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Kontiainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kontiainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hussein is able to avoid easily.
Hussein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Kontiainen moved out of range.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Hussein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kontiainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hussein throws a head kick that half lands.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses.
Hussein misses with a double jab. #T1#
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen motions for Hussein to come forward. Kontiainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kontiainen throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein is looking to land body kicks.
Kontiainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hussein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kontiainen throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kontiainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kontiainen scores with a body shot.
Hussein lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hussein lands a slapping body shot.
Kontiainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kontiainen! But no joy.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Kontiainen slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kontiainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hussein has got the better of the exchanges.
Hussein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hussein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussein is looking to counter the offense by Kontiainen and move into the clinch.
Hussein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kontiainen. Kontiainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kontiainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Kontiainen moved out of range.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! Hussein slams his shin into Kontiainen's torso.
Hussein tries to clinch but Kontiainen moves away
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Nice body punch from Hussein.
Kontiainen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hussein fails to land.
A short left from Hussein.
Hussein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hussein.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mahmoud Hussein!
Mahmoud Hussein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 28: Imanari vs Kamenev
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Kontiainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atunes throws the left hand but Kontiainen avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Atunes . #CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kontiainen.
Atunes lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Kontiainen.
Atunes works over Kontiainen's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes scores with a jab to the head.
Kontiainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Atunes .
Kontiainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes .#T1#
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Atunes .
As Atunes backs away, Kontiainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Atunes pushes Kontiainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kontiainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen digs a right hand underneath Atunes 's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes .
Atunes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kontiainen to keep the fight standing.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kontiainen lands an uppercut.
Atunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atunes s head.
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to pull guard but Kontiainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Atunes drops back down to his feet.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rivelino Atunes .
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Kontiainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kontiainen digs a right hand underneath Atunes 's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kontiainen lands a body shot.
Atunes looks winded!#TD2#
Atunes manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atunes trying to keep a closed guard but Kontiainen is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Kontiainen wants to stand but Atunes has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Kontiainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontiainen has managed to get both his arms back between Atunes 's legs - danger averted.
Kontiainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kontiainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Atunes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontiainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Atunes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontiainen defends it easily.
Kontiainen is fighting to break Atunes 's control of his arms but Atunes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kontiainen.
Atunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kontiainen misses the target.
Kontiainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Rivelino Atunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Atunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kontiainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Atunes just manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen takes one to the side of the head.
Kontiainen moves forwards but Atunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Kontiainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kontiainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Atunes .
Kontiainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atunes .
Kontiainen moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Atunes closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Kontiainen as the two fighters clinch.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes is trying to pull guard but Kontiainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kontiainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes fails to pull guard.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kontiainen is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Kontiainen lands an uppercut.
Paavali Kontiainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kontiainen tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kontiainen smiles and moves away.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rivelino Atunes .
Kontiainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes .#T2#
Kontiainen throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Atunes .
An attempted straight right counter from Kontiainen misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atunes .
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kontiainen.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Kontiainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kontiainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kontiainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes 's head back.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Kontiainen.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
As Atunes backs away, Kontiainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kontiainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jose Rivelino Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontiainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Atunes moves to clinch but Kontiainen breaks away
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes tries to clinch up but Kontiainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kontiainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kontiainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kontiainen cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Atunes pushes Kontiainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Atunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes tries to pull guard but Kontiainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Atunes drops back down to his feet.
Atunes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kontiainen to keep the fight standing.
Atunes blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Kontiainen to work.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen pushes Atunes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kontiainen on the inside.
Kontiainen lands with a left to the head.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Atunes throws a jab when Kontiainen was well out of range.
Atunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Kontiainen's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kontiainen misses the target.
Atunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
It looked like Kontiainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes 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.#T1#
Atunes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kontiainen on the side of the head.
Kontiainen cracks Atunes with an open hand slap.
Kontiainen swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes throws a combination. Kontiainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kontiainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes walks into a stiff left hand from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atunes slips a straight right by Kontiainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Kontiainen.#CL2#
Atunes clinches with his opponent.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kontiainen lands a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kontiainen cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes tries a body shot but Kontiainen blocks it.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow. #T3#
Kontiainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kontiainen scores with a hook to the body.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kontiainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atunes can turn it around.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
Atunes jumps guard but Kontiainen stands there with Atunes around his waist. Atunes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the side of Atunes 's head.
Kontiainen pushes Atunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Kontiainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kontiainen lands a body shot.
A short right from Kontiainen on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes .
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes .
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen gets through Atunes 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atunes s head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paavali Kontiainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kontiainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavali Kontiainen!
Paavali Kontiainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 18: Mack vs Amida
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Allu tried to score with a low kick but Kontiainen checks it.
Allu tries to land a body kick
and Kontiainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Allu takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.#CL#
Kontiainen tries to keep at a distance but Allu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen blocks a body shot from Allu.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Allu on the inside.
Allu stalling.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Allu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allu lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Allu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kontiainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
I was talking to Allu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Allu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Allu pushes Kontiainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen prevents a body shot from Allu.
Allu controlling the action here for a moment.
Kontiainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Allu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kontiainen up against the cage.
Allu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Allu.
Allu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kontiainen cracks Allu with a nice body shot.
Allu is breathing heavily.
Kontiainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
A short uppercut from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Allu.
Kontiainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Allu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kontiainen pushes Allu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Kontiainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allu's elbow.
Allu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allu.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Kontiainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kontiainen.
A short body shot lands from Kontiainen as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Kontiainen to work.
Allu takes a shot to the head.
Allu can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Allu controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Kontiainen as the two fighters clinch.
Kontiainen blocks a body shot from Allu.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Kontiainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Allu controls the action.
Kontiainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kontiainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Nice body punch from Kontiainen - that landed with a thud.
Kontiainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the side of Allu's head.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Allu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kontiainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allu blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kontiainen works on Allu's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu blocking some punches.
Allu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kontiainen. #T4#
Kontiainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kontiainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allu's elbow.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kontiainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kontiainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kontiainen. #CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Kontiainen slowing the pace effectively.
Kontiainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Kontiainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Allu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allu blocking some punches.
Kontiainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kontiainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kontiainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Allu is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kontiainen clinches with his opponent.
Allu working aggressively here.
Allu tries to work over Kontiainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the side of Allu's head.
Oh Allu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Kontiainen on the inside.
A short right from Allu on the inside.
Allu blocking some punches.
Allu seems to have got his legs back now.
Kontiainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Kontiainen.
Allu blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Allu blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allu's efforts to push away.
Allu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kontiainen's elbow. #T1#
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Allu.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kontiainen tries to work over Allu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kontiainen has Allu pushed against the cage.
Allu throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen tries to work over Allu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Allu scores with a hook to the body.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Allu.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allu has a couple of punches blocked by Kontiainen. #T2#
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Allu has a couple of punches blocked by Kontiainen.
Allu misses with some punches.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Allu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kontiainen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kontiainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kontiainen on the inside.
Allu trying to stall but Kontiainen improves his position.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allus head.
Allu tries to stall but Kontiainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kontiainen is leaning against Allu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kontiainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kontiainen.
Allu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice left hand lands by Kontiainen.
Still in the clinch, Kontiainen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Kontiainen lands a left hand.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Allu controls the action.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Allu.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands with a left to the head.
Kontiainen tries a body shot but Allu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allu.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kontiainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allu.
Allu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen works on Allu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kontiainen tries a body shot but Allu blocks it. #T4#
Kontiainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allus head.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
Allu has a couple of punches blocked by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen lands a shot to the body.
Kontiainen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen tries a body shot but Allu blocks it. #KD2#
Kontiainen drops Allu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Allu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Allu out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavali Kontiainen!
An out of breath Paavali Kontiainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 5: Nadadora vs Khufu
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Rose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kontiainen misses with a looping right.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
Rose throws a right hand that Kontiainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kontiainen also avoids with ease.
Kontiainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Kontiainen misses.
Rose looks to throw a body kick
and Kontiainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen tries to land a front kick but Rose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kontiainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kontiainen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rose counters with a three punch combo that has Kontiainen backing up. Kontiainen nods at Rose to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Kontiainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Rose tries to counter it with a takedown but Kontiainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kontiainen 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.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kontiainen. #CL#
Kontiainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kontiainen.
Rose throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kontiainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kontiainen.
Still in the clinch, Kontiainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kontiainen.
A short uppercut from Kontiainen. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
Kontiainen lands a left hand.
Rose tries to circle away but Kontiainen has him pinned against the cage.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
Kontiainen lands with a left to the head.
Kontiainen gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rose is working for takedown but Kontiainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kontiainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
I was talking to Kontiainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rose looks winded!
A short right from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kontiainen.
A nice left hand lands by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a body punch.
Kontiainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kontiainen lands a right hand. #T3#
Kontiainen pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Rose is rocked!
Kontiainen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rose to his knees! Kontiainen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
A victorious Paavali Kontiainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWMMA: Tucker Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with a looping left.
Rose throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kontiainen is defending well.
Rose blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with a body punch.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kontiainen scores with a hook to the body.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
A short right from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Rose tries to circle away but Kontiainen has him pinned against the cage.
Kontiainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kontiainen. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Good body shot from Kontiainen.
Rose looks winded!
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands with a right to the head.
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose is trying to break free.
Rose has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kontiainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rose can turn it around.
Kontiainen tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Kontiainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Kontiainen keeps him there for the moment.
Rose tries to break the clinch but Kontiainen is controlling the position.
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A short left from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Kontiainen lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kontiainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
Kontiainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Rose is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kontiainen misses with some punches. #T4#
Kontiainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kontiainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen is struggling to control the position.
Kontiainen lands a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen cracks Rose with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
Kontiainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kontiainen is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kontiainen down to the mat. Kontiainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kason Rose.
Kontiainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kontiainen thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD#
Kontiainen cracks Rose with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rose looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kontiainen finish him?
Rose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Rose is rocked!
Rose circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kontiainen. Rose falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kontiainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavali Kontiainen!
Paavali Kontiainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin moves out of range as Kontiainen strikes.
A lazy left from Kontiainen finds it's target.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen defending well as Putin loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Putin clinches up against the cage.
Kontiainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kontiainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kontiainen is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Putin keeps control of Kontiainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kontiainen's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen is trying to break free.
Putin works on Kontiainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Kontiainen is breathing heavily.
A short right from Putin on the inside.
Putin lands a body shot.
Putin cracks Kontiainen with a nice body shot.#T1#
Putin gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Kontiainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Putin has double underhooks.
Kontiainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Putin won't allow it.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kontiainens head.
Putin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Putin gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD2#
Putin drops Kontiainen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kontiainen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Kontiainen is rocked!#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin dips a shoulder and cracks Kontiainen with a mighty uppercut! Kontiainen falls back against the cage and Putin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kontiainen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Putin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladislav Putin!

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