Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Mountainjoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk scores with a sloppy right hand. Mountainjoki should have avoided that one.
Mountainjoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountainjoki with a nice calf kick.
Mountainjoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountainjoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Hawk misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Hawk coming out on top.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountainjoki. #T1#
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mountainjoki loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Mountainjoki misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk throws a jab when Mountainjoki was well out of range.
Mountainjoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Mountainjoki.
Hawk scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Mountainjoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk tries to move into range but Mountainjoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mountainjoki on the side of the head.
Mountainjoki throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab.
Mountainjoki misses with a looping left.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Mountainjoki.
Hawk throws a hook but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Hawk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawk connects with a nice looking jab.
Mountainjoki misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Mountainjoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mountainjoki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mountainjoki scores with a nice head shot.
We've been informed that Mountainjoki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mountainjoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountainjoki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Mountainjoki moved out of range.
Mountainjoki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mountainjoki scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountainjoki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mountainjoki throws out a powerful jab.
Mountainjoki throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Mountainjoki scores with a head kick. Hawk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountainjoki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountainjoki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountainjoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
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 Schreesch Hawk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schreesch Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Mountainjoki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawk cracks Mountainjoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mountainjoki blocks a jab.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Mountainjoki's shoulder, as Mountainjoki tries to avoid the shot.
Mountainjoki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountainjoki misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountainjoki defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Mountainjoki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountainjoki manages to avoid it.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Mountainjoki is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Mountainjoki misses with a hook to the body
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountainjoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Mountainjoki tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Mountainjoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk misses the jab.
Hawk lands a jab.
Mountainjoki misses with a wild body shot.
Mountainjoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Mountainjoki is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mountainjoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Mountainjoki scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Mountainjoki lands a front kick.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Mountainjoki.
Hawk slips a jab from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountainjoki connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Mountainjoki tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountainjoki.#T3#
Mountainjoki ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Mountainjoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Mountainjoki misses.
Mountainjoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mountainjoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountainjoki swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Mountainjoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Mountainjoki.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Mountainjoki ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Mountainjoki loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Mountainjoki connects with a body shot.
Mountainjoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Mountainjoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk lands a jab to the head.
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hawk slips under a jab from Mountainjoki.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mountainjoki.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
letting Mountainjoki counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Mountainjoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Mountainjoki.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Mountainjoki.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Mountainjoki moves away and avoids it.
Mountainjoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab.
Mountainjoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountainjoki defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Mountainjoki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hawk blocks it well.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Mountainjoki slips the punch.#T1#
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mountainjoki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mountainjoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountainjoki feints a counter leg kick.
Mountainjoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mountainjoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountainjoki.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk slips a straight right by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Hawk misses. #T2#
Mountainjoki scores with a nice right hand.
Mountainjoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawk at a distance.
Mountainjoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hawk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawk throws a body punch but Mountainjoki moves out of range.
Mountainjoki tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
A little jabbing left from Mountainjoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A big right from Hawk misses.
Mountainjoki throws a counter combo.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk throws a hook but Mountainjoki avoids it easily.
Mountainjoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk throws a hook but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki misses with a looping left.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountainjoki stuns Hawk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target. #T4#
Mountainjoki misses the jab.
Mountainjoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mountainjoki misses with an uppercut
and Mountainjoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountainjoki misses with a body shot
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Mountainjoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Mountainjoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a good, hard body kick but Hawk shrugs it off.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Mountainjoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mountainjoki 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... Onni Mountainjoki!
Onni Mountainjoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kong shoots for a takedown but Muzhaiev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muzhaiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Muzhaiev gets a double leg takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but Muzhaiev passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Muzhaiev lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muzhaiev slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kong can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Muzhaiev is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Muzhaiev in particular looking to stall.
Kong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Muzhaiev manages to pass to mount!
The referee warns Kong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Muzhaiev scoring with strikes but Kong is staying in there.
Muzhaiev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Muzhaiev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Muzhaiev with the ground and pound from mount.
Muzhaiev controlling his opponent.
Kong tries to hold on but Muzhaiev postures up.
Muzhaiev with a couple of short strikes.
Muzhaiev landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong tries to hold on but Muzhaiev pushes him away. #SUB#
Muzhaiev has hold of Kong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Muzhaiev unloading with bombs!#T3#
Muzhaiev avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
A nice elbow there by Muzhaiev.
Muzhaiev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Muzhaiev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kong looks a forlorn figure.
Muzhaiev 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.
Muzhaiev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Muzhaiev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muzhaiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muzhaiev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Muzhaiev with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Muzhaiev raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Kong is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muzhaiev lands a nice shot to the head.
Kong is still in real trouble! Can Muzhaiev finish him?
Muzhaiev looking to finish Kong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kong!
A big strike lands for Muzhaiev! That's really hurt Kong and he's turned his back - Muzhaiev keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Muzhaiev jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammed Muzhaiev!
Kinii Kong spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back!'.

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones presses Swahn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Swahn blocking some punches.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Swahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocks a body shot from Swahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Swahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swahn cracks Jones with a nice body shot.#T1##BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Swahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Swahn pushes him off.
Swahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Swahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Swahn tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Swahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swahn circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Swahn in a clinch.
Swahn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Swahn tries to tie him up. #T4#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swahn blocking some punches.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swahn scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Swahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swahn being controlled against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jones dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Swahn trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Swahn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones is looking to clinch but Swahn is avoiding it.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Swahn gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Swahn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Swahn misses with some punches.
Swahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Swahn.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn lands a body shot.
Swahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a body punch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Swahn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Samuel Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones taking a breather.
A short right from Jones.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with the head strike. #T3#
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Swahn's head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Jones is leaning against Swahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swahn tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Swahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Swahn and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Swahn.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Swahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones moves out of range as Swahn throws a body kick.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Swahn pushes him away.#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swahn after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Swahn's head back. #T2#
Swahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swahn. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Swahn back into the cage.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses.
Swahn tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Swahn.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
Jones lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Samuel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #T3#
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swahn misses with a punch to the body.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Samuel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn is struggling to control the position.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jones!
Samuel Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Puikkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okwi throws a sloppy body shot
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okwi's knee momentarily.
Puikkonen lands a slapping body shot.
Puikkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okwi was well out of range. Poor timing from Puikkonen.
Okwi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puikkonen avoids the head kick by Okwi.
A big right from Puikkonen misses.
Okwi misses with an uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a low kick, right behind Okwi 's knee.
Puikkonen scores with a body shot.
Okwi throws a hook to the side of Puikkonen's head but Puikkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okwi motions for Puikkonen to come forward. Okwi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okwi looks for the body kick but Puikkonen saw that one coming.
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!
Okwi throws a leg kick
and Puikkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okwi throws a hook but Puikkonen blocks it.
Okwi slips under a jab from Puikkonen.
A head kick misses from Okwi. #T1#
Okwi misses with a hook.
Okwi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puikkonen scores with a nice right hand.
Puikkonen staying out of range there.
Okwi misses with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puikkonen misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Okwi
and Puikkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puikkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okwi manages to avoid it.
Okwi jabs Puikkonen right on the nose. Puikkonen blinks but takes it well.
Puikkonen throws a shot from downtown. Okwi moves away and avoids it.
Okwi lands with an uppercut that bounces Puikkonen off the cage and back into range.
Puikkonen checks a leg kick.
Okwi slips a straight right by Puikkonen.
A left lands for Puikkonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Puikkonen. #T2#
Okwi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okwi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okwi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okwi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puikkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puikkonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okwi's head.
Puikkonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Okwi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okwi misses with a lunging right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okwi thinking.
Okwi tries a head kick but it misses.
Puikkonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Okwi throws a leg kick
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Okwi catches Puikkonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puikkonen dips to his left and cracks Okwi with an uppercut!
Okwi throws a head kick but Puikkonen moves out of range.
It looked like Puikkonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Puikkonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okwi doesn't seem phased though.
Puikkonen tests Okwi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puikkonen connects with a body shot.
Puikkonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Okwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puikkonen throws a hook but Okwi avoids it easily.
Donk. Okwi catches Puikkonen right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Okwi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puikkonen lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okwi misses with a straight left.
Okwi lands a head kick. Puikkonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Jari Puikkonen has been cut.#T4#
Jab from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okwi.
Okwi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puikkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okwi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okwi.
It looked like Puikkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Puikkonen.
Okwi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puikkonen.
Okwi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Okwi counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okwi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puikkonen is out of range and Okwi settles back down.
Andrew Okwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puikkonen cracks Okwi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puikkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okwi.
Okwi misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Puikkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Puikkonen'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.#R2#
Okwi thows a leg kick but Puikkonen checks it
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okwi scores with the left hand. Puikkonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Okwi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Puikkonen counter with a right hand.
Okwi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puikkonen throws out a loose jab but Okwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okwi swings widly with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okwi thinking.
Okwi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puikkonen can pounce on him.
Puikkonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puikkonen digs a good body shot into Okwi's ribs.
Puikkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puikkonen cracks Okwi with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Puikkonen catches Okwi right on the button with a cross.
Okwi throws a poor cross that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okwi throws a chopping leg kick but Puikkonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Puikkonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okwi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okwi misses the shot to the body.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okwi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puikkonen throws out the jab.
Puikkonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puikkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okwi can do to turn this around?
Puikkonen avoids the body shot from Okwi.
Puikkonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puikkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Okwi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okwi misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okwi 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 Puikkonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puikkonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puikkonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okwi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puikkonen.
A little jabbing left from Okwi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okwi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Okwi.
Okwi throws a solid leg kick but Puikkonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okwi.#T2#
Puikkonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puikkonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okwi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okwi 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.
A jab from Puikkonen misses.
Okwi throws a looping overhand right but Puikkonen ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Puikkonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puikkonen misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Okwi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jari Puikkonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Okwi ducks under a wild hook from Puikkonen.
Okwi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Okwi.
Puikkonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Puikkonen.
Okwi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okwi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Puikkonen misses the jab.
Puikkonen misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Okwi misses.
Puikkonen checks a leg kick.
Okwi moves away from the strike by Puikkonen.
Okwi misses with a body shot.
Okwi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okwi throws a sloppy body shot
and Puikkonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okwi is looking to chop away at Puikkonen's legs.
Okwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Puikkonen misses with a hook.
A big right from Puikkonen misses.
Okwi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okwi.
It seemed like Okwi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Okwi misses with a looping left.
Okwi throws a solid leg kick but Puikkonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okwi.
An attempted straight right counter from Puikkonen misses the target.
Puikkonen clobbers Okwi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okwi 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!
Puikkonen 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.
Puikkonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okwi throws the left hand but Puikkonen avoids the punch easily.
Okwi misses with a hook.
Okwi takes one to the chin there.
Okwi lands a jab.
Okwi misses with an uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a leg kick.
Okwi looks for the body kick but Puikkonen saw that one coming.
Puikkonen connects with a single shot there.
Okwi slips under a jab from Puikkonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Puikkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jari Puikkonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Puikkonen lands a jab.
Okwi swings widly with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a left to the body.
Okwi throws a poor cross that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okwi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puikkonen is just out of range.
Okwi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puikkonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okwi misses with a double jab
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puikkonen misses with the combination.
Okwi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okwi throws a lazy uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okwi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puikkonen moves away.
Okwi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Okwi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okwi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puikkonen misses with a hook.
Okwi misses with a left hand
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okwi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puikkonen misses with a hook. Okwi ducked under it nicely.
Puikkonen throws out a loose jab but Okwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okwi stuns Puikkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puikkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okwi.
A low kick from Okwi misses
enabling Puikkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Okwi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okwi slips a straight right by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okwi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okwi lands an overhand right.
Puikkonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okwi. Okwi obviously looking to wear him down.
Okwi misses with a leg kick.
Okwi lands with a shot to the body.
Okwi tries a head kick but it misses.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puikkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okwi works Puikkonen's body with a nice hook.
Okwi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puikkonen lands with a right hand.
Okwi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okwi. Puikkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okwi throws a leg kick
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okwi throws an overhand right that lands on Puikkonen's shoulder, as Puikkonen tries to avoid the shot.
Puikkonen checks a leg kick. #T3#
Puikkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Puikkonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Okwi off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puikkonen. Okwi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puikkonen throws a hook but Okwi blocks it.
Puikkonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puikkonen digs a good body shot into Okwi's ribs.
Okwi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okwi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puikkonen.
As Okwi looks to move away, Puikkonen throws a big counter combo but Okwi just gets out of the way.
Okwi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okwi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Puikkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puikkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Okwi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puikkonen cracks a nice hook into Okwi's ribs.
Okwi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okwi motions for Puikkonen to come forward. Okwi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Puikkonen misses. #T4#
Okwi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okwi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Puikkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okwi misses with a low kick.
Andrew Okwi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okwi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okwi tries a low kick but Puikkonen avoids it.
Okwi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okwi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okwi connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Okwi there.
Okwi misses the jab.
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi throws a low kick but Puikkonen avoids it.
It looked like Puikkonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okwi.
A low kick from Okwi is predictable there
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a left to the body.
Okwi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jari Puikkonen.
Well Puikkonen 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Puikkonen!
A relieved looking Jari Puikkonen 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: BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Joki tries to work over Korpi's front leg with a kick but Korpi checks it.
Korpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Korpi misses the target.
Joki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Korpi staying out of range there.
Korpi throws a counter high kick but Joki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Korpi moves away from the strike by Joki.
Korpi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joki misses with a wild body shot.
Korpi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Korpi throws a leg kick which misses Joki's front leg but catches the back leg as Joki tries to avoid it.
Korpi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joki.
Korpi wants to land a leg kick but Joki is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki misses with a looping right.
A combination from Joki does no damage.
Korpi looks to land a left hand but Joki moved out of range nicely.
Korpi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joki if he has to take too many more of those.
Joki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Korpi tries a head kick but it misses.
Joki misses with an uppercut
and Korpi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joki lands a jab to Korpi's midsection.
Korpi tries a low kick but Joki avoids it.
Joki throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korpi. That's going to slow Joki down.
Korpi misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Korpi tenderised Joki's leg. Joki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Korpi throws a head kick that misses
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Joki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korpi.
Korpi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aatami Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joki throws a big shot that misses.
Joki throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Korpi lands with a straight right. Joki didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joki blocks a head kick by Korpi.
Korpi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joki. Korpi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korpi throws a sloppy head kick
and Joki counters with a nice uppercut.
Joki misses with a hook
and Korpi counters with a three punch combo that has Joki backing up. Joki nods at Korpi to acknowledge the strikes.
Korpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joki.
Korpi thows a leg kick but Joki checks it
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joki.
It looked like Korpi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Joki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joki.
Korpi lands a leg kick that knocks Joki off balance momentarily.
Korpi throws a leg kick that misses.
Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
Korpi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Korpi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korpi throws a lazy head kick
and Joki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korpi thinking.
Joki throws an overhand right that lands on Korpi's shoulder, as Korpi tries to avoid the shot.
Korpi misses with an uppercut
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Korpi defending well as Joki loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korpi.
Korpi looks to land a right hand but Joki moved out of range.#T4#
Korpi throws a front kick aimed at Joki's knee but Joki avoids it well.
Korpi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Joki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the 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!
A jab from Joki finds it's way through Korpi's defenses.
Korpi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joki.
Korpi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joki.
Korpi is looking for a counter combo.
Korpi misses with a shot to the body
and Joki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korpi throws a lazy head kick
and Joki counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Korpi tenderised Joki's leg. Joki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joki avoids the head kick by Korpi.
Korpi throws a leg kick
and Joki counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Joki.
Korpi throws a head kick that misses
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joki misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valto Joki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Korpi throws a head kick but Joki moves out of range.
Joki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korpi counters with a leg kick.
Korpi slips under a jab from Joki.
Joki throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range.
Korpi loads up on a big right hand but Joki slips the punch.
Korpi lands a jab to the nose.
Joki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joki misses with a two punch combination.
Joki looks to land a right hand but Korpi moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korpi. Joki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korpi throws a leg kick which misses Joki's front leg but catches the back leg as Joki tries to avoid it.
Joki moves out of range of the strikes.
Joki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Joki checks a low kick from Korpi.
Korpi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Korpi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korpi thows a leg kick but Joki checks it
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
Joki throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range.
Korpi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joki.
Korpi thumps Joki with a low kick.
Korpi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joki checks it well.
Korpi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joki manages to avoid it.
Joki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joki moves out of range of the body kick.
Joki misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Joki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
As Joki backs away, Korpi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Korpi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Korpi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joki.
Joki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korpi.
Korpi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joki lands a body shot.
No joy there for Korpi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpi.
Joki connects with a solid leg kick.
Joki connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Joki.
Joki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Korpi moves out of range as Joki strikes.
Korpi blocks a jab.
Joki throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range.
Korpi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joki ducks right into an uppercut from Korpi.
Korpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korpi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Joki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korpi tries to land a front kick but Joki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joki checks the leg kick.
Korpi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joki is able to avoid easily.
Valto Joki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joki looks to throw the jab but Korpi is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joki!
A jab from Joki misses. #T4#
Joki throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korpi throws a leg kick but Joki moved away.
Korpi throws out a leg kick but Joki moves out of range and Korpi only half commits.
Korpi misses with a low kick.
Joki throws a low kick, looking for Korpi's leg but Korpi calmly moves out of range.
Joki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korpi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korpi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korpi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korpi throws a leg kick but Joki sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Joki misses.
Korpi thows a leg kick but Joki checks it
letting Joki counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Joki.
Joki throws a shot from downtown. Korpi moves away and avoids it.
Korpi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joki just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valto Joki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Korpi misses with a leg kick
and Joki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joki misses with a hook.
Korpi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korpi misses with a kick to the body.
Korpi throws a leg kick
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Joki misses with a straight left.
Joki moves away from the strike by Korpi.
Joki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korpi is looking to slow Joki down with leg kicks.
Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
It looked like Korpi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki avoids the head kick by Korpi.
Joki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korpi misses with a body shot.
Joki throws a shot from downtown. Korpi moves away and avoids it.
Joki throws a looping overhand right but Korpi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Korpi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joki throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korpi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joki throws a looping overhand right but Korpi ducks down to avoid it.
Korpi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Korpi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Korpi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korpi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Korpi misses with a head kick.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Joki misses.
Korpi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Korpi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korpi.
A slow jab from Joki misses its intended target.
A big left from Korpi misses.
Korpi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korpi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Korpi slips under a jab from Joki.
Korpi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aatami Korpi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joki throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korpi tried to counter with a leg kick but Joki avoided it.
Korpi staying out of range there.
Joki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korpi checks it well.
Joki looks to land a right hand but Korpi moved out of range.
Korpi throws a solid leg kick but Joki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korpi.
You can see that Joki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Joki scores with a body shot. #T3#
Korpi slips a jab from Joki.
Joki blocks the body kick.
Korpi 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.
Joki misses with an uppercut.
Korpi wants to slow Joki down by chopping away at his legs.
Korpi ducks under a wild hook from Joki.
Korpi tries to work over Joki's front leg with a kick but Joki checks it.
Korpi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korpi defending well as Joki loads up on a big left hand.
Joki throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Korpi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Korpi can pounce on him.
Joki missing with a left hand there. Korpi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Joki catches Korpi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joki scores with a jab. Korpi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korpi throws a leg kick
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Korpi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joki.
Korpi wants to land a leg kick but Joki is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korpi.
A big right from Joki misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joki lands a nice looking body kick.
Joki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joki cracks Korpi with an open hand slap.
Joki pushes Korpi away with a front kick.
Joki takes a swing at Korpi's ribcage but misses.
Korpi takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valto Joki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joki 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valto Joki!

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Nimoy swings widly with a right hand
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Nimoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nimoy throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruttu misses its target.
Nimoy lands with a hook. Ruttu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nimoy missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Nimoy manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nimoy backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ruttu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nimoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Nimoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Ruttu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nimoy scores with a hook to the body. Ruttu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nimoy takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Nimoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonard Nimoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu misses with a lunging right hand
and Nimoy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nimoy lands with a nice body punch.
Nimoy misses with a looping right.
Nimoy lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nimoy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruttu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruttu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Nimoy.
Ruttu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nimoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Ruttu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
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!
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Nimoy.
Ruttu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nimoy throws a right hand that Ruttu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruttu also avoids with ease.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nimoy throws a looping overhand right but Ruttu ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Ruttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nimoy.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nimoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimoy throws a good cross that connects.
Nimoy misses the jab.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimoy. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nimoy looks to land a right hand but Ruttu moved out of range.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu misses with a kick to the body.
Ruttu blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Nimoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruttu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nimoy to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from Nimoy.
Nimoy throws a body shot but no joy.
As Nimoy backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nimoy tries to land a front kick but Ruttu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Ruttu defending well as Nimoy loads up on a big left hand.
Ruttu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nimoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruttu's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Nimoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nimoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nimoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Nimoy blocks a jab.
Nimoy lands with a shot to the body.
Ruttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nimoy.
Nimoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nimoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ruttu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Nimoy is rocked!
Ruttu is stalking Nimoy. Nimoy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ruttu, and it's lights out! Nimoy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!
A relieved looking Reino Ruttu 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: FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Kuja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuja slaps away a takedown attempt from Vann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Vann misses
and Kuja counters with a nice uppercut.
Vann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Vann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vann is looking to take a break and control but Kuja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuja manages to get back to half guard.
Vann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vann wants to control but Kuja is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kuja pushes Vann off but Vann dives into side control.
Kuja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vann sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kuja is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vann looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kuja is avoiding damage well.
Vann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kuja down.
Vann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuja keeps working.
Kuja is holding Vann down, trying to stall.
Vann throws an elbow but Kuja slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kuja tries to improve position but can't.
Vann advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vann throwing strikes but Kuja uses the opportunity to regain half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Vann is trying to work for a kimura but Kuja is defending well.
Vann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vann looks to land a strike but Kuja avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kuja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuja pulls Vann in close to his closed guard and prevents Vann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuja works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Vann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vann wants to control from the top but Kuja keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Kuja. Beautiful body shot.
Arsi Kuja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vann throws a head kick but Kuja moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuja.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Vann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Vann is looking to advance position but Kuja won't allow it.
Vann is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuja gets full guard.
Vann looking to sit in guard and control but Kuja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuja is looking to stand up but Vann won't let him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Vann is looking for a triangle but Kuja pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kuja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuja has managed to get both his arms back between Vann's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Arsi Kuja will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kuja. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuja enables Vann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuja manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vann postures up in Kuja's guard and throws a big left but Kuja blocks it.
Kuja keeping moving, preventing Vann from controlling successfully.
Kuja looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuja, not yet.
Kuja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vann.
Calvin Vann has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vann throws an elbow that misses. Kuja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vann's guard. Nice move by Kuja!#REVR#
Vann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuja won't allow Vann to sweep him here. #T1#
Vann has a closed guard, preventing Kuja from standing up.
Kuja looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Vann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuja wanted to stand there but Vann had control of the position. #SUB2#
Vann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuja wants to stand but Vann is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuja is stalling in the full guard.
Kuja wants to get up but he can't break Vann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vann misses with a looping left.
Kuja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vann dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuja sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuja defends well and Vann ends up having to push Kuja into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vann misses with a left hand
and Kuja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calvin Vann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vann is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kuja lands with a straight right. Vann didn't see that one coming.
Kuja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vann misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuja makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arsi Kuja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Vann.
Kuja cracks Vann with an open hand slap.
Kuja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuja connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuja connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuja scores with a sloppy right hand. Vann should have avoided that one. #ROC#Vann is rocked!
Kuja fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vann is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuja finish him?
Kuja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Kuja.
Kuja walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Vann drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kuja swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Vann's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arsi Kuja!
Arsi Kuja thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Pauschi tries to work over Maki's front leg with a kick but Maki checks it.
Chris Pauschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maki throws a hook but Pauschi blocks it.
Maki moves out of range of the body kick.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pauschi throws a big shot that misses.
Pauschi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pauschi throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maki misses with a hook. Pauschi ducked under it nicely.
Pauschi tries to clinch but Maki is having none of it.
Maki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pauschi. Pauschi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pauschi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Maki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maki throws a hook to the side of Pauschi's head but Pauschi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Pauschi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.
Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pauschi misses the shot to the body.
Maki misses with a looping left.
Maki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pauschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Pauschi's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maki throws a leg kick but Pauschi checks it.
Pauschi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Maki.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pauschi's hands.
Pauschi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pauschi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Pauschi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauschi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Pauschi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maki connects with a solid leg kick.
Pauschi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pauschi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pauschi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maki throws out a counter right but Pauschi avoids it with no problem.
Pauschi scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Pauschi.
Pauschi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pauschi swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Pauschi defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand.
Pauschi with a hook.#T3#
Maki misses with a hook.
Pauschi blocks a low kick nicely.
Pauschi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maki.
A low kick from Pauschi misses
and Maki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pauschi thinking.
Pauschi throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pauschi slips a straight right by Maki.#CL#
Pauschi forces Maki back against the cage and clinches.
Pauschi pushes off an throws an elbow but Maki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pauschi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pauschi throws an elbow but it misses.
Pauschi working Maki over with knees to the body.
Maki taking a breather.
Pauschi blocks an uppercut.
Maki lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pauschi fails to land. #BC2#
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pauschi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
Pauschi just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Maki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki scores with a hook.
Pauschi moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Pauschi misses the target.
Pauschi misses with a body shot.
Pauschi thows a leg kick but Maki checks it
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Pauschi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maki wants to land a leg kick but Pauschi is out of range.
Maki thuds his shin into the meat of Pauschi's side.
Pauschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maki is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Maki misses.
Maki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maki misses with a low kick.
Pauschi wants to clinch up but Maki keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Pauschi misses.
Maki blocks a jab.
Pauschi lands with an uppercut that bounces Maki off the cage and back into range.
Maki blocks a jab.
Pauschi tries to close the distance and clinch but Maki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Maki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seppo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maki throws a hook to the side of Pauschi's head but Pauschi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki lands with an uppercut that bounces Pauschi off the cage and back into range.
Pauschi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maki lands with an overhand left.
Pauschi moves to clinch but Maki breaks away
and Pauschi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Maki circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Maki misses.
A low kick from Pauschi is predictable there
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Pauschi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maki.
Pauschi is looking for a counter combo.
Pauschi moves out of range of the body kick.
Pauschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maki.
Pauschi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maki just manages to avoid it.
Pauschi ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
Maki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Maki.
Pauschi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maki cracks Pauschi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Pauschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pauschi looks to throw the jab but Maki is out of range.
Pauschi tries to clinch
and Maki counters with a left to the body.
Maki slips under a jab from Pauschi.
Pauschi misses with a combination
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pauschi throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pauschi throws a leg kick
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pauschi throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pauschi's sensitive parts.
Maki slips a jab from Pauschi.
Maki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Pauschi misses
and Maki counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Maki lands with a nice body kick.
Maki defending well as Pauschi loads up on a big left hand.
Pauschi misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a one-two to the body.
Maki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pauschi walks into a straight right hand from Maki.
Pauschi lands a leg kick that knocks Maki off balance momentarily.
Pauschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauschi moves out of range as Maki throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pauschi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maki takes one to the chin there.
Pauschi tries to clinch but Maki moves away
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauschi misses with a body shot. #T4#
Pauschi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pauschi.
Pauschi throws a sloppy head kick and Maki moves out of range easily.
Pauschi tries to clinch up.
Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pauschi.
Maki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pauschi blocks it well.
Maki lands an overhand right.
Pauschi misses with a hook
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maki checks a leg kick.
Pauschi backing away here, and Maki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pauschi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pauschi swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Pauschi misses with a wild body shot.
Maki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pauschi blocks it well.
Pauschi 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.

Seppo Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Maki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pauschi's head backwards.
Pauschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maki. That did some damage!
A combination from Maki does no damage.
Maki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pauschi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maki lands a nice shot to the body.
Maki swats away the attempt to clinch by Pauschi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pauschi moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with an inside leg kick.
Pauschi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pauschi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
Pauschi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maki misses with an uppercut. Pauschi saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Pauschi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A jab from Maki misses.
Pauschi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pauschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki throws the left hand but Pauschi avoids the punch easily.
Pauschi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Pauschi finds it's way through Maki's defenses.
Maki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pauschi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maki.
Pauschi throws a right hand that misses
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pauschi.
A leg kick checked by Maki.
Maki lands with a straight right. Pauschi didn't see that one coming.
Chris Pauschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pauschi misses the body punch
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Maki slips under a jab from Pauschi.
Pauschi misses the jab.
Maki moves out of range as Pauschi strikes.
Maki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pauschi scores with a shot to the body.
Pauschi throws a sloppy body shot
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pauschi misses with a jab to the body
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pauschi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pauschi scrambles back to his feet.
Maki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maki.
Pauschi tries to clinch there but Maki circles away. #T3##CL2#
Maki pushes Pauschi up against the cage in a clinch.
Pauschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauschi.
Maki slows down the pace here.
Pauschi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maki lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pauschi throws a punch but it's blocked by Maki.
Maki lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maki lands with a light punch inside.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pauschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Maki lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pauschi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Maki lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Maki - that landed with a thud.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
A shot in the inside from Maki.
Pauschi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maki.
Maki lands a left hand.
Maki pushes Pauschi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maki lands with a right to the head.
Maki is struggling to control the position.
Maki pushes Pauschi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki scores with a hook to the body.
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Pauschi's head. #ROC2#Pauschi is rocked!
Nice body punch from Maki - that landed with a thud.
Pauschi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Pauschi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Maki.
Maki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pauschi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Maki is unloading with more strikes now! Pauschi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Maki!
A very excited looking Seppo Maki 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: RSE 60: Burn In Hell
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#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.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rauta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Kai Gold has been cut.
Gold scores with a decent looking hook.
Gold moves out of range as Rauta throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice cross by Gold.
Gold throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta staying out of range there.
Gold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rauta counters with a body kick.#T1#
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Rauta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rauta to the mat! Rauta manages to get full guard.

Rauta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Rauta slips a jab from Gold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Gold.
Rauta counters with a body kick.
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rauta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold throws a hook but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Rauta staying out of range there.#T3#
Gold throws an off balance right hand
and Rauta counters with a nice body shot.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rauta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold tries to bum rush Rauta with a series of wild strikes but Rauta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rauta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gold misses the jab.
Rauta throws out a counter right but Gold avoids it with no problem.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Gold goes for a double leg but Rauta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rauta continues to drive forward.#T4##BC2#
Rauta breaks the clinch.
Gold misses with an uppercut
and Rauta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauta misses with a straight right.
Gold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gold takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Gold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Gold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Rauta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gold blocks it well.
Rauta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kai Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rauta. #T1#
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Gold misses.
Rauta staying out of range there.
Rauta thinks about the counter body kick.
Gold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gold misses with a double jab
and Rauta counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rauta's head.
Gold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Rauta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Rauta throws a counter combo.#T3#
Rauta slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Rauta staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Gold with a poor takedown
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
Gold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rauta can do to turn this around?
Gold swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Rauta counters with a nice right hand that sends Gold toppling to the canvas! Gold scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rauta finish him?!#ROC2#Gold is rocked!#CUT2#Kai Gold's cut is getting worse.#T4#
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!
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Rauta counters with a huge left! Gold is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rauta isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gold from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rauta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulma Rauta!
Kulma Rauta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Lupsaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dory.
Dory tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lupsaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dory doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Lupsaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dory.
Lupsaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupsaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupsaka slows down the pace here.
Lupsaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Dory controls his hands.
Dory dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupsaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dory backwards.
Dory gets through Lupsaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Dory to work.
Dory lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dory. #T1#
Lupsaka takes a shot to the head.
Dory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupsaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lupsaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Dory shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Lupsaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupsaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Dory digs a right hand into Lupsaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupsaka's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Dory - that landed with a thud.
Lupsaka is breathing heavily.
Dory digs a right hand underneath Lupsaka's ribcage. Lupsaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dory prevents a body shot from Lupsaka.
Lupsaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dory has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dory lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupsaka backwards.
Dory throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupsakas head.
Lupsaka takes a shot to the head.
Lupsaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupsaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dory avoids it.
Lupsaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dory fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lupsaka shoots in and drives through. Dory sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herio Lupsaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupsaka tries to clinch
and Dory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupsaka slips a jab from Dory.
Lupsaka looks to clinch #KD2#
and Dory counters with a nice right hand that sends Lupsaka toppling to the canvas! Lupsaka scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dory finish him?!#ROC2#Lupsaka is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Herio Lupsaka has been cut.
Lupsaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dory makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Lupsaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dory throws a front kick that sends Lupsaka stumbling back into the cage.
Lupsaka misses with a left hand
and Dory counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Dory!
A relieved looking John Dory 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: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Swahn lands a nice shot that snaps Davito's head back.
Swahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swahn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swahn misses with a looping right.
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davito.
Swahn scores with a hook.
Swahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oke Swahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davito looks to throw a body kick
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Swahn.
Swahn throws a jab when Davito was well out of range.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Davito moved away.
Davito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swahn.
A jab from Swahn misses.
Swahn misses the shot to the body.
Swahn throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn throws a leg kick
and Davito counters with a left to the body.
Davito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Davito checks a leg kick.
Davito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davito on the side of the head.
Swahn tests Davito's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Swahn clinches.
Davito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swahn has him pressed against the cage.
Swahn leaning against his opponent.
Davito tries to break free but Swahn pushes him back against the cage.
Swahn prevents Davito from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Davito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Swahn tenderised Davito's leg. Davito is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Swahn staying out of range there.
Swahn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swahn connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Swahn takes the fight into the clinch.
Davito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Davito.
Davito lands a body punch.
Swahn scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davito. #BC#
Davito breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Swahn slips a straight right by Davito.#CL2#
Swahn has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Davito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swahn staying out of range there.
Davito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davito.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Davito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Davito tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn missing with a left hand there. Davito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn dominated that round.
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#
Swahn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swahn throws the left hand but Davito avoids the punch easily.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
and Davito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davito ducks under a wild hook from Swahn.
Davito throws a quick counter head kick but Swahn was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swahn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Davito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davito slips a jab from Swahn.#KD#
Davito lands a left and a right that send Swahn crashing to the mat, dazed. Davito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Oke Swahn has been cut.
Swahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn misses with an uppercut.
Swahn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Davito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Swahn cracks Davito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davito throws an off balance right hand
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Swahn as he connects with a hook.
Swahn looks to clinch
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Swahn instigates a clinch.
Davito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swahn lands a body shot.
Davito working hard to break the clinch.
Davito is trying to force a seperation but Swahn has the dominant position.#T3##BC#
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davito moves out of range of the body kick from Swahn.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
Swahn with the inside leg kick.
Swahn thumps Davito with a low kick.
Davito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swahn. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Davito. Swahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davito wants to slow Swahn down by chopping away at his legs.
Davito walks into a left hand.
Swahn missing with a left hand there. Davito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swahn misses with a hook
and Davito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Swahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swahn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oke Swahn'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. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Davito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Davito avoids it with no problem.
Swahn with a hook.
Davito lands a jab.
Swahn lands a nice hook to Davito's body. Davito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Davito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davito slips a jab from Swahn.
Swahn digs a good hook to Davito's body. #T1#
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn misses the jab.
Davito ducks right into an uppercut from Swahn.
Swahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swahn misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swahn.
Davito misses with a head kick.
Swahn lands with a right hand.
Swahn throws a good cross that connects.
Pelosi Davito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Swahn.
Swahn loads up on a big right hand but Davito slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swahn with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davito throws a poor cross that misses
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
A shot to the liver by Swahn. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Davito blocks a head kick by Swahn.
Davito throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Davito blocks a jab.
Swahn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swahn with a jab.
Swahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Swahn misses.
Davito blocks a jab.
Davito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davito looks to throw a body kick
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Good work by Swahn as he checks the leg kick.
Davito takes a swing at Swahn's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swahn! But no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swahn - that will leave a mark!
Swahn with a nice calf kick.
Swahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Davito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swahn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davito slips a jab from Swahn.
Swahn misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Swahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swahn 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oke Swahn!
A very excited looking Oke Swahn 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: SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Bushman misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Bushman right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bushman misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen stuns Bushman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bushman throws a right hand that misses
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bushman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Bushman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pulkkinen jabs Bushman right on the nose. Bushman blinks but takes it well.
Bushman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Bushman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Bushman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushman. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bushman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bushman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bushman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him. #T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a jab to the body
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Bushman misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Bushman slams his shin into Pulkkinen's torso.
Bushman needs to keep his hands up - Pulkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Bushman throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Bushman's leg. Bushman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bushman is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pulkkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bushman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bushman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bushman looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Pulkkinen blocks the low kick.
Bushman misses with a body kick.#T4#
Bushman misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
As Bushman looks to move away, Pulkkinen throws a big counter combo but Bushman just gets out of the way.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Bushman slips the punch.
Repa Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushman.
Bushman throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Bushman misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushman moves away.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Repa Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bushman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Bushman manages to avoid it.
Bushman misses with a body shot.
Bushman throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Bushman ducked under it nicely.
And Bushman responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
Bushman tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bushman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Bushman lands a nice looking body kick.
Pulkkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Bushman avoids them all with ease.
Bushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
A counter left hand to the body from Pulkkinen misses its target.
Pulkkinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bushman backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Terrence Bushman has been cut.
Repa Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Bushman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pulkkinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Bushman saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushman can do to turn this around?
Bushman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Bushman throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Bushman checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Bushman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Bushman avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushman.
As Bushman backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bushman blocks a jab.#T2#
Bushman throws a good cross that connects.
Bushman misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Bushman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen misses the body punch
and Bushman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bushman misses with a low kick.
Bushman slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Bushman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bushman throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Bushman's head but Bushman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bushman misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
Bushman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushman slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Bushman throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bushman counter with a right hand.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Bushman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bushman.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Bushman avoids it easily.
Bushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Bushman counters with a thumping low kick.
Bushman scores with a decent looking hook.
Pulkkinen cracks Bushman with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bushman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bushman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Repa Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Bushman'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bushman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Terrence Bushman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Bushman misses.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushman.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Bushman moved out of range nicely.
Bushman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Bushman misses.
Bushman scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pulkkinen.
Bushman checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Bushman takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bushman moves out of range.
Bushman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Pulkkinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Bushman's ribcage but misses.
Bushman scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Repa Pulkkinen has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushman. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bushman slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bushman tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Bushman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Bushman misses with the combination.
Bushman throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Bushman.
Bushman throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid 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!
Bushman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Bushman's shoulder, as Bushman tries to avoid the shot.
Bushman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pulkkinen walks into a jab.#T3#
Bushman throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Bushman misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen jabs Bushman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Pulkkinen misses
and Bushman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bushman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bushman lands a body shot.
Bushman throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Bushman throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T4#
A low kick from Bushman misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Bushman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bushman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bushman is looking to land body kicks.
Bushman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Bushman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushman misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Bushman throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushman staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrence Bushman.
Well Pulkkinen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repa Pulkkinen!

Event: OFK 382 - Sparr Vs Wahwah
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Maki defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Maki gets caught flat footed, as Edmonds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maki tries to get out of the position.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maki is trying to get back to his feet.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maki keeps working. #SUB2#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edmonds is controlling him well.#T1##SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maki is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edmonds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maki sees it coming and defends easily.
Edmonds is trying to control. Maki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edmonds tries to pass to full mount but Maki defends it.
Edmonds is stalling here. Maki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edmonds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Edmonds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edmonds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Edmonds is holding on to half guard well.
Maki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Edmonds gets full guard.
Edmonds is pulling down on Maki's head to control his posture.
Maki wants to get up but he can't break Edmonds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maki is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edmonds is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maki pulls Edmonds in close to his closed guard and prevents Edmonds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edmonds prevents Maki from getting back to his feet.
Edmonds trying to control but Maki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds moves forwards but Maki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
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#
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
A big right from Maki misses.
Edmonds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maki throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maki misses with a low kick.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maki misses with a few strikes there.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maki misses with a wild body shot.
Maki missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Maki misses.
Maki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmonds throws a sloppy body shot
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maki swivels and escapes.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki. #T2#
Edmonds misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki cracks Edmonds with a good jab.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki catches Edmonds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seppo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
Maki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maki lands with a nice body punch.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Maki moves out of range.
Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Maki ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Maki with a nice calf kick.
Edmonds blocks the body kick.
Maki takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Edmonds misses with a hook to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki connects with the punch.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki with a nice cross.
Maki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki cracks Edmonds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Edmonds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds throws a combination that misses
and Maki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Maki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maki's hands.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmonds can do to turn this around?
Maki tests Edmonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that second round.
That's time! Maki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Maki blocks a jab.
Edmonds shoots for a takedown but Maki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maki scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Maki.
Maki looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Maki looks to land a combination but Edmonds avoids it well.
Edmonds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmonds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maki with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maki enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Maki has his feet on Edmonds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Nice cross by Edmonds.
Maki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tried to counter with a leg kick but Edmonds avoided it.
Maki throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Maki sizes up Edmonds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Edmonds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.
Edmonds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maki's sensitive parts.
Maki feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
Maki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds goes for a double leg but Maki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maki continues to drive forward.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.#T2#
Edmonds throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
Maki walks into a jab.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds blocks a jab.
Maki connects with a looping right hand.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Maki.
Edmonds lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmonds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Edmonds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds shoots in and drives through. Maki sprawls well.
Maki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edmonds just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maki. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maki misses with a looping right.
Edmonds moves out of range of the body kick from Maki.
Edmonds misses with a jab to the body
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Edmonds defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand.
Maki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edmonds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maki - the referee stops the clock and Edmonds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maki. Edmonds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maki!
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds moves out of range as Maki strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Maki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maki 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Maki!
During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Maki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 378 - Bol Vs Boytsov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Ninja fails with the takedown
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Ninja moves into the clinch.
Ninja is looking for a takedown.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ninja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja misses with a takedown
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki throws a right hand that Ninja ducks under and follows up with a left that Ninja also avoids with ease.
A jab from Maki finds it's way through Ninja's defenses.
Ninja tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maki counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki connects with an inside leg kick.
Maki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ninja throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Ninja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Ninja steps away.#CL#
Ninja closes the distance and pushes Maki back into the cage.#TD#
Ninja turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ninja manages to end up in side control.

Maki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ninja missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Maki.
Ninja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Ninja closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maki to the mat! Maki manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ninja postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ninja is working Maki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ninja lands a couple of digs.
Ninja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maki can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Ninja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninja being controlled here momentarily.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maki's head.
Ninja throws a big right hand that misses.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Maki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ninja.
Maki pulls Ninja in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ninja throws an elbow that misses. Maki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ninja's guard. Nice move by Maki!#REVB#
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Maki passes into half guard.
Ninja wants to improve his position but Maki is controlling well. #T4#
Ninja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ninja gets back to full guard.
Maki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Maki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maki feints and then cracks Ninja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ninja down.
Ninja goes for a double leg but Maki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maki continues to drive forward.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Maki lands a shoulder strike.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Maki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ninja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki misses with some punches.
Maki lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maki.
Ninja takes a shot to the head.
Ninja lands with a left to the head.
Ninja looking for a takedown.
Ninja looking to slow down the pace here.
Ninja lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards. #T1#
Ninja is looking to control Maki's arms but Maki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ninja has his back to the cage.
Maki lands a nice uppercut.
Maki lands with a light punch inside.
Ninja taking a breather. #BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ninja has his takedown stuffed
and Maki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maki thumps Ninja with a low kick.
Ninja doesn't manage to clinch there - Maki circles away.
Ninja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Maki coming out on top.
Ninja is looking to clinch.
Ninja tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range.
Ninja shoots and misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki scores with a nice body kick.
Ninja swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ninja's knee momentarily.
Seppo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maki!
Maki cracks Ninja on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ninja falls backwards against the cage. Maki follows up with more strikes that drop Ninja to his knees. Maki keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ninja! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Maki!
Seppo Maki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Traynor tries to bum rush Dory with a series of wild strikes but Dory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Traynor misses with a double jab #CL#
and Dory counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dory takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor lands with a right to the head.
Traynor throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dory fails to land.
Dory gets through Traynor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Dory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dory is struggling to control the position.
Dory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Dory on the inside.
A short left from Dory.
Dory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dory scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Traynor is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Charles Traynor has been cut.
Dory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Dory finish him?
Dory creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Traynor's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Traynor drops to his knees and Dory pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dory!
A victorious John Dory thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Thuta cracks Ruttu with an open hand slap.
Ruttu defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand.
Ruttu staying out of range there.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thuta with a body shot.
Ruttu motions for Thuta to come forward. Ruttu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ruttu.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
Ruttu looks to throw the jab but Thuta is out of range.
Ruttu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thuta connects with a single shot there.
Thuta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thuta throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Thuta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thuta looks to throw the jab but Ruttu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruttu throws a good cross that connects.
Ruttu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Thuta finds it's way through Ruttu's defenses.
Ruttu tests Thuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Ruttu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thuta.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Thuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thuta backing away here, and Ruttu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Thuta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
Ruttu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
Thuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Thuta stalks Ruttu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruttu's face. Ruttu staggers backwards, shaken.
Thuta checks a low kick from Ruttu.
Thuta throws a right hand that Ruttu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruttu also avoids with ease.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Thuta.
Thuta clobbers Ruttu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruttu 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.
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Thuta's head but Thuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Thuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta connects with a nice looking jab.
Thuta throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Thuta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thuta avoids a kick to the body.
Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thuta.
Thuta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyay Thuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throws a leg kick which misses Thuta's front leg but catches the back leg as Thuta tries to avoid it.
Thuta throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Thuta avoids it with no problem.
Ruttu thuds a left hand into Thuta's body.
Ruttu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu misses with a straight left.
Ruttu throws a head kick but Thuta moves out of range.
Ruttu 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.
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thuta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thuta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruttu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thuta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruttu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thuta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thuta slips a straight right by Ruttu.
Thuta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thuta pushes Ruttu away with a front kick.#T4#
Thuta swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thuta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Ruttu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thuta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruttu in his tracks.
Ruttu throws a shot to the body.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Thuta.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Ruttu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thuta is looking to chop away at Ruttu's legs.
Ruttu feints a counter leg kick.
Thuta looks to clinch
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta misses with a looping left.
Thuta lands a high kick!
Ruttu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruttu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thuta slips under a jab.
Thuta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pyay Thuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Thuta throws a low kick but Ruttu avoids it.
Thuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruttu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thuta.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Ruttu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thuta throws a right and a left that Ruttu avoids nicely.
Thuta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruttu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta avoids the body shot from Ruttu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttu can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thuta.
Thuta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
Thuta misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttu misses with a body shot.
Thuta is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Thuta scoring well with a low kick there.
Thuta takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu misses the jab.
Ruttu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta jabs Ruttu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thuta. Ruttu shrugs it off though.
Thuta throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thuta throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruttu counters with a body kick.
Thuta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range and Thuta settles back down.
Ruttu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thuta 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.
Thuta moves out of range as Ruttu strikes.
Thuta throws a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thuta with a body shot.
Thuta 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.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Thuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thuta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ruttu misses.
Thuta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruttu loads up on a big right hand but Thuta slips the punch.
Thuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruttu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thuta misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Ruttu checks it.
Thuta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thuta throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
Thuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruttu's head.
Thuta throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Ruttu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thuta connects with a leg kick.
Ruttu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruttu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thuta has time to react.
Thuta misses with a hook.
Good work by Ruttu as he checks the leg kick.
Thuta misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Thuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Thuta.
Ruttu throws a leg kick but Thuta moved away.
Thuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut. Thuta saw that one coming.
Ruttu throws a leg kick which misses Thuta's front leg but catches the back leg as Thuta tries to avoid it. #T4#
Thuta lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuta slips under a jab from Ruttu.
Thuta checks a leg kick.
Ruttu throws a body punch but Thuta moves out of range.
Ruttu misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Thuta misses.
Thuta misses the shot to the body.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thuta misses with an uppercut
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Thuta.
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruttu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thuta's head backwards.
Thuta missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruttu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Thuta closes the distance and pushes Ruttu back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pyay Thuta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruttu.
A jab from Thuta does it's job there.
Thuta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruttu cracks Thuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thuta misses with a low kick.
Thuta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thuta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thuta scores with a nice right hand.
Thuta throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thuta throws a chopping leg kick but Ruttu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuta is just out of range.
Thuta misses with a body shot. #T1#
Thuta slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Thuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuta slips a jab from Ruttu.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruttu feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ruttu.
Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
Thuta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thuta looks to land a body kick but Ruttu moved away.
Ruttu cracks Thuta with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thuta.
Good work by Ruttu as he checks the leg kick.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruttu, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Ruttu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thuta.
Ruttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice leg kick.
Thuta scores with a one two! Ruttu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thuta throws a lazy body kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thuta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuttu.
Thuta throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta throws a hook to the side of Ruttu's head but Ruttu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thuta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ruttu walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Thuta.
Ruttu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruttu swings for the body but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thuta throws a front kick aimed at Ruttu's knee but Ruttu avoids it well.
Ruttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruttu blocks a low kick nicely.
Thuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruttu.
Ruttu misses with a straight left.
Ruttu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thuta is looking to counter punch.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Thuta misses
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttu connects with a body shot.#T4#
Thuta lands with an overhand left.
Ruttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Ruttu thows a leg kick but Thuta checks it
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Thuta is rocked!
Thuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Thuta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thuta staying out of range there.
Ruttu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruttu jabs at Thuta's body.
Thuta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
Ruttu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thuta lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Thuta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruttu scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reino Ruttu.
Well Thuta 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Khan
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Drake defending well as Swahn loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swahn misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Drake.
Drake blocks a low kick nicely.
Swahn throws a leg kick #TD#
and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Swahn didn't expect that.
Swahn working a defensive guard here.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swahn's head.
Swahn keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Swahn wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position. #T1#
Swahn has Drake pulled in close to control his posture.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swahn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
Drake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swahn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake prevents Swahn from getting back to his feet.
Swahn keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Swahn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swahn is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swahn loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake connects with a crisp jab.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake backing away here, and Swahn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Drake lands a head shot.
Swahn with a hook.
Swahn stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swahn looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Swahn throws out a leg kick but Drake moves out of range and Swahn only half commits.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swahn throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake slips a jab from Swahn.
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swahn momentarily.
Drake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drake defending well as Swahn loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swahn as he jumps to the side. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn misses with a leg kick.
Swahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Swahn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Drake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Swahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Swahn enables Drake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Swahn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swahn looking to control.
Swahn pulls Drake in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swahn counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Swahn misses.
Bobby Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Swahn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drake takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake throws a series of punches but Swahn moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Swahn throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake misses with a hook. Swahn ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swahn's waist but Swahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Drake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.#T1#
Swahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Swahn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swahn lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake misses with a shot to the body
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake blocks a jab.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drake checks a leg kick.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swahn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drake is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drake dives in and grabs Swahn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swahn pushes down on Drake's head and hops out.#T2#
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Swahn scores with a punch to the head.
Swahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swahn circles away.
Swahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Swahn settles back down.
Drake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Swahn, which made it look bad. #T3#
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Swahn throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Drake throws a hook but Swahn avoids it easily.
Swahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oke Swahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake slips a jab from Swahn.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swahn tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swahn to the ground. Swahn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swahn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drake with a body shot.
Swahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake moves out of range as Swahn strikes.#T4#
Drake cracks Swahn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swahn throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake throws a sloppy body shot
and Swahn counters with an outside leg kick.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swahn.
Swahn wants to land a leg kick but Drake is out of range.
Swahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swahn throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Swahn lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Swahn.
Swahn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swahn jabs Drake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Drake misses the jab.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swahn. #TD#
Drake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swahn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bobby Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake is putting a hurting on Swahn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Swahn struggling a bit here.
Swahn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drake.
Swahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drake is controlling him well.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Swahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Swahn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake in side control, throwing shots but Swahn defends.
Drake working the head and body with strikes.
Swahn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drake has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Swahn wants to control but Drake postures up.
Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Swahn down.
Swahn prevents Drake from improving position.
Swahn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Swahn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Drake tries to move to mount but Swahn blocks the move with his legs.
Drake working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Swahn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Swahn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Drake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Drake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Swahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Drake tries to advance to mount but can't.
Swahn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drake connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Drake are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Swahn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drake.
Drake scoring with punches and elbows.
Swahn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Drake working the ground and pound.#T4#
Drake scoring with punches from side control.
Swahn is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Swahn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drake.
Drake working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drake wants to control but Swahn is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Swahn's face as Drake controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Drake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Swahn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drake's best efforts.
Swahn is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

Event: RSE 45: Wasted World
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Detweiler throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulma Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauta throws the left hand but Detweiler avoids the punch easily.
Detweiler 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.
Detweiler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Rauta misses.
Detweiler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Detweiler slips a straight right by Rauta.
Detweiler tries to counter with a takedown but Rauta is quick to defend against it.
Rauta is looking to slow Detweiler down with leg kicks.
Detweiler goes for a double leg but Rauta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rauta continues to drive forward.
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Detweiler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta lands a body punch.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##TD#
Detweiler pulls guard.
Rauta content to stall in guard here.
Detweiler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Rauta stands up and waves to Detweiler to follow him.
Rauta misses with a looping right.
Detweiler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rauta misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rauta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Detweiler throws out the jab.
Detweiler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rauta.
Detweiler tries to counter with a takedown but Rauta is quick to defend against it.
Rauta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rauta misses the target.
Rauta with a nice cross.#TD#
Detweiler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta is controlling Detweiler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rauta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Detweiler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Detweiler is trying to control. Rauta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rauta pushes Detweiler off looking to stand but Detweiler dives back in and keeps control.
Detweiler 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.
Rauta keeping control of the position.
Detweiler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Detweiler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rauta is just riding it out for now. Detweiler eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Detweiler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rauta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Detweiler. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rauta trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Detweiler wants to take a breather but Rauta is having none of it.
Detweiler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Detweiler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kulma Rauta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Detweiler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rauta misses the jab.
Detweiler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Detweiler looks to throw the jab but Rauta is out of range.
Rauta throws a chopping leg kick but Detweiler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Detweiler throws a leg kick but Rauta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rauta tries a low kick but Detweiler avoids it.
It looked like Detweiler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Detweiler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Detweiler there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Detweiler looking to score a takedown here. Rauta is defending well but Detweiler drives through and ends up in Rauta's guard.

Rauta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Rauta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta slips under a jab.
Rauta throws out a counter right but Detweiler avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Rauta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Detweiler takes a step back to recover.
Detweiler with a nice cross.#TD#
Detweiler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rauta is trying to control Detweiler's posture but Detweiler avoids it.
Detweiler scoring with punches from side control.
Rauta taking a bit of punishment here - Detweiler scoring with strikes.
Detweiler trying to control the position but Rauta is working away.
Detweiler 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. #T2##SUB#
Detweiler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rauta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Detweiler staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Detweiler working the body and head with strikes.
Detweiler is looking to take a break and control but Rauta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Rauta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rauta has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Detweiler wants to control but Rauta is keeping him busy.
Detweiler cracks Rauta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rauta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rauta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rauta seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4#
Detweiler is pressing down on Rauta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rauta wants to control from the top but Detweiler keeps moving.
Rauta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Detweiler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rauta has passed into side control.
Rauta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Detweiler's legs.
Bart Detweiler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Detweiler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rauta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kulma Rauta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bart Detweiler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Detweiler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bart Detweiler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rauta throws a good cross that connects.
Rauta jabs Detweiler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Detweiler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rauta is fending him off so far but Detweiler persists. Nope, Rauta circles away and we're back to standing.
Detweiler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Rauta feints and then cracks Detweiler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Detweiler down.
Detweiler defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Rauta as Detweiler shoots in.
A low kick from Rauta misses
enabling Detweiler to counter with a crisp jab.
Detweiler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rauta misses with a straight left. #T1#
Detweiler moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Rauta moves out of range of the leg kick from Detweiler.
Rauta slips under a jab from Detweiler.
Detweiler slips a straight right by Rauta.
Rauta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kulma Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rauta lands a nice shot that snaps Detweiler's head back.
Detweiler ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Detweiler tries to counter with a takedown but Rauta is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Detweiler misses
and Rauta counters with an outside leg kick.
Rauta throws a shot from downtown. Detweiler moves away and avoids it.
Detweiler is looking to counter punch.
Rauta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Detweiler ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Detweiler throws a big shot that misses.
Detweiler is looking to score with low kicks.
Detweiler shoots in but Rauta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Detweiler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauta lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Detweiler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Rauta backs away, Detweiler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Detweiler.
Detweiler misses with a straight right. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Rauta there.
Detweiler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Detweiler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Detweiler tries to land a front kick but Rauta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rauta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rauta throws an off balance right hand
and Detweiler counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rauta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rauta.
Detweiler throws a body punch but Rauta moves out of range. #T4#
Rauta throws a hook but Detweiler avoids it easily.
Rauta cracks Detweiler with an open hand slap.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
Detweiler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Detweiler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Detweiler shoots in and bounces Rauta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rauta keeping moving, preventing Detweiler from controlling successfully.
Detweiler scoring with some ground and pound.
Detweiler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulma Rauta!
A very excited looking Kulma Rauta 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.
Bart Detweiler was interviewed post fight and said 'The Athletic Commission just announced my opponent has tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a No-Contest. Big up to those of us who still fight clean!'.

Event: OFK 370 - Escalante Vs Maki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Escalante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maki under the eye.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante jabs Maki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.#CL#
Escalante drives through and clinches with Maki against the cage.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Maki presses Escalante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Escalante lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Escalante has Maki pressed against the cage.
Maki takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escalante lands a body shot.
Escalante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Maki.
Escalante throws a head punch that misses.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki blocking some punches.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Maki.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
A nice left hand lands by Maki. #T2#
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escalante struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Maki leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escalante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maki blocks a leg kick.
Escalante thows a leg kick but Maki checks it
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Escalante jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maki drops his hands momentarily and Escalante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escalante. #T3#
Maki moves out of range of the strikes.
Escalante backing away here, and Maki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maki checks a low kick from Escalante.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escalante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Maki thinks about the counter body kick.
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escalante plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Escalante throws a good cross that connects.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maki.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Escalante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maki, pushing him back against the cage.
Escalante lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escalante backwards. #T4#
Escalante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escalante lands an elbow that stopped Maki in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante lands a body shot.
A short left from Maki.
Escalante misses with a body punch.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maki.
A short right from Maki on the inside.
Escalante misses with some punches.
A short right from Escalante.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Escalante blocking some punches.
Maki pushes Escalante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Escalante.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Escalante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Escalante swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escalante takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
Escalante misses with a leg kick
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Escalante throws a head kick but Maki moves out of range.
Maki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Escalante lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escalante plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Escalante backing away here, and Maki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki sizes up Escalante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Maki.#T1#
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Escalante has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Escalante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escalante scores with a hook to the body.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki wants to break free but Escalante has control.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maki.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Escalante.
Escalante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Escalante controls his hands.
Maki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Maki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maki prevents a body shot from Escalante.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Escalante tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Escalante back against the cage.
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Maki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
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!
Escalante prevents a body shot from Maki.
Vicente Escalante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maki blocking some punches.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escalante pushes Maki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escalante throws a head punch that misses.
Escalante blocks an uppercut.
Maki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escalante misses with the head strike. #T3#
Escalante struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escalante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Escalante lands with a cross.
Escalante throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maki on the side of the head.
Maki blocks a head kick by Escalante.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maki takes one on the button.
Escalante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Escalante steps away.#T4#
Escalante throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escalante connects with a crisp jab.
Maki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Escalante clinches up with Maki and pushes him back against the cage.
Maki takes an elbow to the temple.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Escalante stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Escalante lands an elbow just above Maki 's eye.
Escalante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Escalante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki tries to work over Escalante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Escalante dominated that second round.
That's time! Escalante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki lands a shot to the body.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maki.
Escalante 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.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Maki lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Escalante misses with a looping left.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escalante's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escalante lands a nice shot that snaps Maki's head back.
Escalante scores with a jab.#T1#
Maki checks a low kick from Escalante.
Escalante tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Escalante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maki doesn't seem phased though.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Maki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Maki tries to keep at a distance but Escalante has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maki.
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escalante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it. #T2#
Escalante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Escalante.
Escalante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escalante.
Maki misses with some punches.
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!
Escalante lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maki working aggressively here.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escalante misses with an elbow strike.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escalante's elbow.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Escalante avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maki.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki blocking some punches.
Escalante lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escalante throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Escalante dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Escalante throws a punch but it's blocked by Maki.
Maki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escalante taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escalante.#BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escalante lands a jab.
Escalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maki tries a quick counter leg kick but Escalante is wise to it.
Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Escalante throws a wild body kick that Maki sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Escalante misses.
Maki feints a counter leg kick.
Escalante tries to clinch there but Maki circles away.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escalante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maki throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
Escalante throws a wild body kick that Maki sees coming a mile off.
Escalante with the inside leg kick.
Escalante throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Escalante clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Escalante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escalante lands with an overhand left.
Escalante cracks Maki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escalante lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Escalante backs off Maki throws a huge counter combo but Escalante manages to avoid it all.
Escalante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escalante lands with a hook. Maki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escalante thuds his right hand into Maki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Maki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escalante swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Escalante cracks Maki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escalante misses with a looping right.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escalante thuds his shin into the meat of Maki's side.
The crowd cheers as Escalante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maki doesn't seem phased though.
Escalante lands a jab.
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Escalante steps away.
Escalante misses with a body shot. #T2#
Maki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escalante moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escalante throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with an outside leg kick.
Escalante misses with a leg kick
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante moves forwards but Maki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maki slips a jab from Escalante.
Escalante swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escalante missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maki slips a jab from Escalante.
Escalante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escalante misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escalante jabs Maki right on the nose. Maki blinks but takes it well.
Maki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escalante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maki checks a low kick from Escalante.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escalante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Escalante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Escalante controls the action.
Maki lands with a light punch inside.
Escalante pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante prevents a body shot from Maki.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Escalante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escalante fails to land.
Maki lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Maki prevents a body shot from Escalante.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Escalante had his way with Seppo Maki in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Escalante tries to clinch up
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Escalante misses.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante misses with a kick to the body
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Escalante tries to land a front kick but Maki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maki tries a quick counter leg kick but Escalante is wise to it.
Escalante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Escalante steps away.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Escalante. That's going to slow Maki down.
Escalante closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maki avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escalante is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escalante throws a body shot but no joy.
Escalante throws a solid leg kick but Maki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escalante.
Escalante throws a hook but Maki avoids it easily.#T2#
Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escalante tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Escalante.
Maki connects with a single shot there.
Maki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escalante finds it's way round the side to connect with Maki's head.
Maki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escalante connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escalante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Escalante wants to clinch
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Escalante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escalante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vicente Escalante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Escalante clinches up against the cage.
Maki avoids the elbow strike from Escalante, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escalante throws an elbow but misses.
Maki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escalante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki is leaning against Escalante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it.
Escalante is trying to maintain a safe position but Maki gets an underhook and turns Escalante into the cage.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Escalante controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Maki.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escalante scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vicente Escalante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escalante 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vicente Escalante made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Ruttu misses with an uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruttu tries to move into range but Blikstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruttu misses the jab.
Ruttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blikstein lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu misses with a hook. Blikstein ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu scores with a decent looking hook.
Blikstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Ruttu throws a shot to the body.
Ruttu throws a lazy uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruttu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blikstein takes one to the chin there.
Ruttu throws a chopping leg kick but Blikstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blikstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blikstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruttu.
It seemed like Ruttu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Blikstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruttu was covering up waiting for the punch and Blikstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruttu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blikstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blikstein postures up in Ruttu's guard and throws a big left but Ruttu blocks it.
Ruttu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruttu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Blikstein 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.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Ruttu blocks nicely.
Blikstein works over Ruttu with some ground and pound from guard.
Blikstein 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.
Ruttu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein postures up in Ruttu's guard and throws a big left but Ruttu blocks it.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruttu's head.
Ruttu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruttu is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein distracts Ruttu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blikstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Ruttu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruttu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruttu pulls Blikstein in close to prevent any damage.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruttu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruttu 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 Blikstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blikstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruttu connects with a body shot.
Reino Ruttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruttu.
Blikstein throws a front kick that sends Ruttu stumbling back into the cage.
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Ruttu.
Blikstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blikstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Blikstein walks into a left hand.
Ruttu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bliksteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Ruttu misses with a body kick.
Ruttu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blikstein. Blikstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blikstein throws a low kick but Ruttu moves out of range easily.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruttu as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruttu as he connects with a hook.
Ruttu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blikstein.
It looked like Blikstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blikstein walks into a jab.
Ruttu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Blikstein walks into a stiff left hand from Ruttu.
Ruttu scores with a nice strike.
Ruttu throws an off balance right hand
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Blikstein tries to score with a low kick but Ruttu moves his leg out of the way.
Ruttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blikstein is looking to land body kicks.
Reino Ruttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blikstein with a body shot.
Ruttu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruttu scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Ruttu.
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruttu thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it
and Blikstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruttu thinking.
Ruttu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blikstein is looking to wear down Ruttu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruttu digs a good hook to Blikstein's body.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.#T4#
Ruttu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bliksteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruttu lands a glancing blow to the side of Blikstein's head.
Blikstein defending well as Ruttu loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blikstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruttu - the referee stops the clock and Blikstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruttu. Blikstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein scores with a nice strike.
Blikstein misses with a body shot
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Blikstein tries for a takedown but Ruttu circles away easily
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reino Ruttu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ruttu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Ruttu misses.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Ruttu.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruttu throws out the jab.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blikstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruttu circles away.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blikstein with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blikstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
Ruttu cracks Blikstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruttu. That's going to slow Blikstein down.
Ruttu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruttu lands a body shot. #T2#
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Ruttu tenderised Blikstein's leg. Blikstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blikstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the body.
Ruttu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruttu misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Ruttu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruttu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlikstein.#T3#
Blikstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ruttu feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruttu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruttu throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Ruttu cracks Blikstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blikstein ducks right into an uppercut from Ruttu.
Ruttu connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but Ruttu shows good takedown defense.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruttu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruttu takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Ruttu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruttu 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reino Ruttu!
Our winner, Reino Ruttu, 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: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#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.
Kogos has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Kebab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kogos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kebab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kebab lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kogos doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab loads up on a big right hand but Kogos slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kogos misses the target.
Kebab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kogos counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Kogos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kogos.
Kebab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kogos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kebab on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Rulla Kebab has been cut.#TD#
Kogos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kebab's guard.#T2#
Kebab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kebab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kebab has wrist control.
Kebab is controlling Kogos's posture.
Kebab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kogos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kebab has wrist control.
Kogos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kebab controlling the position.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard.
Kebab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kogos throwing strikes from guard but Kebab blocks nicely.
Kogos throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Kogos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kebab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kebab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
Kogos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kebab swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kebab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kogos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kebab is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kogos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kogos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kebab is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kebab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kogos throws a big elbow that misses.
Kogos 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.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kebab has wrist control.
Kogos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kogos throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kebab working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kebab misses with a hook
and Kogos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rulla Kebab's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kogos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kebab counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Kogos closes the distance and pushes Kebab back into the cage.
Kogos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kogos throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kebab.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kogos.
Kogos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab trying to stall but Kogos improves his position.
Kebab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kebab taking a breather.
Kebab misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kogos pushes Kebab back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kogos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1##TD#
Kogos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kebab is trying to keep an underhook but Kogos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kogos thows a huge punch but Kebab dodges it nicely.
Kogos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kebab blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kogos.
Kogos slips a nice elbow through Kebab's hands, connecting with Kebab's forehead.
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kebab defending well though.
Kogos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kebab is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kogos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kogos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kogos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Kogos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kebab 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.
Kebab is looking to control Kogos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kebab avoid being mounted?
Kogos thows a huge punch but Kebab dodges it nicely.
Kebab avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kogos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kebab to regain full guard.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos working some strikes from top position.
Kebab keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kogos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kogos works over Kebab with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kebab has wrist control.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kebab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos looking to pass the guard.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Kebab keeps moving.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kebab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kebab preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kogos postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kogos connects with a couple of short punches.
Kogos postures up in Kebab's guard and throws a big left but Kebab blocks it. #T4#
Kogos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kebab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kebab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos looking to pass the guard.
Kebab controls Kogos momentarily but Kogos frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kogos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kebab pinned against the cage. Kebab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Kebab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rulla Kebab'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kebab swats away the attempt to clinch by Kogos.
Kebab doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kogos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kebab throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kogos is defended easily by Kebab.
Kebab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos misses with a hook
and Kebab counters with a nice leg kick.
Kogos misses with a takedown attempt
and Kebab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Kogos misses.
Kebab throws out a counter right but Kogos avoids it with no problem.
Kogos cracks a nice hook into Kebab's ribs.
Kogos looks to clinch
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kebab swings for the body but Kogos moves out of range.
Kogos tries for a takedown but Kebab circles away easily
letting Kebab counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Kogos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kogos slips under a jab from Kebab.#T3#
Kebab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kogos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kogos drives through and clinches with Kebab against the cage.
Kebab lands a nice uppercut.
Kogos lands a right hand.
Kebab looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Kebab working aggressively here. #TD#
Kogos wants the takedown. Kebab is fighting it off but Kogos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kebab's guard against the cage.
Kebab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kebab has his hands on Kogos's head, controlling the position.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kebab controlling Kogos's posture.
Kebab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
Rulla Kebab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Kogos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kebab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rulla Kebab.
I think Kogos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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